{"id":2154,"date":"2024-10-08T12:44:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T23:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/?p=2154"},"modified":"2024-10-08T21:23:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T08:23:17","slug":"rio-pacuare-isv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/rio-pacuare-isv\/","title":{"rendered":"Rafting the Rio Pacuare, Costa Rica"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Day One On The Rio Pacuare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Today is the beginning of the Adventure tour with International Student Volunteers<\/strong>. After a busy night I wake up still slightly<\/em> drunk and wobble myself and my luggage down to the bus. Driving away I fall into a deep slumber as we travel to the Rio Pacuare<\/strong>. Soon enough, we arrive at our white water rafting<\/strong> provider, Rios Tropicales<\/a>, and have a breakfast accompanied by an interesting looking pug dog<\/strong>. The next hour was a mixture of bus and tractor travel<\/strong> as we make our way to the start point on the Rio Pacuare<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The rafting teams<\/strong> are created and these are the people we will be spending the next three days with as we travel downriver<\/strong>. Jumping into the raft and beginning the trip we get a rhythm going, floating down the class 1 and 2 rapids<\/strong> doing a variety of tricks. Before we know it, it is time for lunch<\/strong>. So, while the guides prepare the meal the rest of us are led up a side stream<\/strong>. As the sun beams down we climb up a freezing cold river<\/strong> until finally we have reached a swimming hole<\/strong>. After a few jumps from the rocks we make our way back down for a lunch of sandwiches (the bread here smells like fairy bread)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the sun beats down we continue along the river in our raft, marvelling at the rainforest on either side<\/strong> as we float by. Jumping up at the vines dangling<\/strong> over the river, and stopping every so often for a quick swim. Soon enough, in the afternoon with our arms tiring and the weather dampening<\/strong> we arrive at our beautiful accommodation. Here, in the middle of the Costa Rican rainforest<\/strong>, is an amazing eco-lodge with view right over the Rio Pacuare<\/strong>. We set up in our rooms which contain three bunk beds. There is the most amazing wildlife here<\/em>. Everyone helps prepare dinner and we all relax in the hammocks which overlook the rushing river<\/strong>.\n\n\n\n

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Day Two On The Rio Pacuare<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It was day two on the Rio Pacuare<\/strong> and after a much needed sleep in we headed out to the eating area. We all munch on a decent fed while talking about a coral snake that was spotted the previous evening<\/em>. After grabbing our togs and mentally preparing ourselves, we hike up numerous stairs<\/strong>. Along the way we learn about the native fauna and flora, all whilst running to avoid fire ants<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After about forty minutes of trekking uphill we all jump into a freezing cold river<\/strong>. Swimming across we begin climbing up a small waterfall<\/strong> with our feet pressed up against one side and back against the other<\/em>. It\u2019s a very slow climb to avoid falling and hurting ourselves<\/em>. Once I have finished that, its stage two, grabbing hold of the rope and walking uphill along slippery rocks<\/strong>. Surprisingly I don\u2019t fall or slip over at all and soon enough everyone reaches a naturally formed rock slide<\/strong>. We all take turns sliding down, crashing into the swimming hole at the bottom<\/strong>. After getting absolutely drenched we head back and assist with making lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That afternoon I chill with friends in the hammocks. <\/strong>Attempting to keep semi dry while others hike to swim holes. I quickly get over the rain<\/em>. Seriously, it is such contrast from living in Ostional<\/a> where it hadn\u2019t rained in months<\/strong>, to this constant rain. I was not mentally prepared at all.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day Three On The Rio Pacuare<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Today was the last day on the Rio Pacuare<\/strong> which we would have to white water raft out of<\/strong>. Loading our boats early in the morning and departing the lodge we were quickly drenched from the ongoing rain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The class 3 and 4 rapids<\/strong> were seriously such fun. I felt like my years of living on a lake and having my father driving the boat flinging me around on the knee board and biscuit had led me to this moment<\/em>. Next, one of the guys flies off the raft over the rapids<\/strong>. I replace him upfront ready for the excitement. Managing to stay on and navigate the rapids successfully. Suddenly<\/em>, the water calms. We are floating between two large cliffs<\/strong>, a sort of canyon. Here, we stop and jump out for a swim<\/strong>, before continuing downriver to the base. Soon enough our raft hits the shore and we all jump out, bundling up in our warmest clothes and sitting down for a hot lunch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I seriously enjoyed my three day trip on the Rio Pacuare<\/strong> so much. I loved staying in the Costa Rican rainforest<\/strong>. Also, the company Rios Tropicales<\/a> is extremely environment conscious. <\/strong>We were all told that us humans are visitors to the rainforest, we must not disturb the local fauna and fauna. Seeing the Costa Rican landscapes from the boat<\/strong> also gave us chances to travel where you couldn\u2019t hike or drive to. I highly recommend<\/strong> for anyone traveling to this country to check out Rios Tropicales<\/a> rafting packages for the opportunity to get amongst nature and experience something truly magical<\/strong>.LIKE IT? PIN IT!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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