Jungle Safari by River

The most beautiful roads traversing the jungle are made of water, and one of them is the Rio Sarapiqui. Before the development of paved roads, the 85-km stretch of river was the only navigable route through Central America. While that may have changed now, the Sarapiquí still remains one of the most popular routes, simply because it takes you straight into the dense greenery, into the splendour of Costa Rica’s nature. You can also experience this up close on the river, and set the pace yourself.

Costa Rica is proud of its natural treasures. In order to preserve it, the country is committed to environmental protection and the preservation of biodiversity. Today, it is one of the world’s pioneers in ecotourism. Many of the boat trips along the Rio Sarapiquí are eco-certified, even the rafting tours. Those looking for some action will not be disappointed with a two to three-hour whitewater trip between San José and La Fortuna. The almost 22-kilometre-long, two-way route in the middle of the rainforest provides the opportunity to master more than 40 exciting rapids with names like "The Terminator" or "Dos Locos".