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Phone: 011 (506) 2 292-2072
Fax: 011 (506) 2 229-4837
Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, Caribbean North (w/ Tortuguero), Heredia
Costa Rica

   
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White Water Rafting with Aguas Bravas
White Water Rafting with Aguas Bravas
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Aguas Bravas is a 100% Costa Rican owned company that specializes on adventure trips including White Water Rapids, Mountain Biking, Hiking, & Horseback Riding Tours. Aguas Bravas has carefully selected the areas we operate in offering you non-traditional tourist sites which combine both the beauty of nature and the adventure. Aguas Bravas rapids site is located in town of Sarapiqui.

Aguas Bravas white water rafting site is in Sarapiqui town, next to the Sarapiqui River just 2 hours away from San Jose. Sarapiqui is a beautiful town that is next to the wonderful Braulio Carrillo National Park, one of the most beautiful tropical rainforests in the world. Aguas Bravas also operates in La Fortuna San Carlos, next to the impressive Arenal Volcano.

We are authorized by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) to operate in a reliable and safe way. We also have a liability insurance, which has never been used in 16 in business. We have carefully selected the areas we operate on offering you non-traditional tourist sites which combine both, the beauty of nature and the adventure.

Our equipment is provided by the Northwest River Supplies Co. known for being the market leader in rafting accessories. Furthermore, our bilingual guides are highly qualified on rescue and first aids, and are certified to carry out their job the best way possible.

Aguas Bravas offers one day tours as well as multiple day tours. All of Aguas Bravas tours are made to fit your wants and needs.

 
     
 
Key Features
  • Class III Rapids
  • Class IV Rapids
  • Enjoy the beautiul forests while on the rapids
  • Horseback Riding
  • Transportation & Meals provided
  • Authorized by the Costa Rican Tourism Board
  • We only use the best equipment
  • We safety seriously
White Water Rafting
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White Water Rafting



Class lll. Section La Virgen



One day rafting tour on Sarapiqui River from San Jose and La Fortuna for beginners and intermediates.

Enjoy the best rafting trip in the Sarapiqui River. The tour is 7.5 miles and the section of the river is done between the two communities La Virgen and Chilamate. This section of the river is very safe because it is formed by continuous rapids of crystal clear water pools . On this trip you can enjoy of four class II rapids, and twenty class III rapids.


Class lV Section San Miguel and La Virgen



Advanced. Tour distance : 12 kilometers

This is our most exciting rafting trip suited for sports and adrenalin lovers. Even though this is an advanced rafting tour it is suitable for ages between 15 to 50, depending on their physical condition. Before starting the trip a safety lesson will be given.

The trip lasts from 1.5 to 2 hours and it consists of rapids alternated with still water pools where you can swim and have fun in the middle of an impressing natural landscape.

We recommend you take with you : sandals or tennis shoes, shorts, t-shirt and sun block.

As part of the safety equipment provided by AGUAS BRAVAS, each person will be provided with a helmet, a row and a life jacket.

Sarapiqui River



The Sarapiqui River is characterized by its crystal clear clean waters and beautiful forest jutting into the river banks. Our naturalist guides will help you discover the natural beauty of the river and its forest. There are also areas in the river were the rafters can get out and swim in the calm waters, just before getting back into the boat to finish the class III rapids.

Horseback Riding



Enjoy the landscape of the beautiful jungle of Sarapiqui, horse riding on the trails and also next to the river in company of a local guide. You will have the opportunity to see animals such as iguanas, three types of monkeys, and the impressing variety of bird species.On these trails you will be able to experience the solitude and beauty of the forest. All of the horses that Aguas Bravas uses are healthy, strong and well trained.

It is recommended to take pants, light shirts, tennis or boots, cap, sunblock, insect repellent, camera and binoculars.

Our tour includes transportation (from San Jose, La Fortuna de San Carlos or Sarapiqui Zone), naturalist guide, tropical fruit and lunch by the Sarapiqui River in our Eco Albergue Islas del Rio.


 
     
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