The Pacuare River

In the Atlantic region of Costa Rica there is a protected zone of incomparable beauty that begins near the town of Siquirres and covers approximately 25,000 acres as it descends down the Talamanca Mountain Range. This is the area known as Pacuare, which constitutes one of the most important protected areas in the region. High annual rainfall, along with its proximity to the lowlands combine to nuture the complex life systems whose abundance make for extraordinary scenic beauty. This area is still inhabited by the Cabecar Indians, whose hut dwellings are spaced far apart over large distances rather than being clustered as was true of most native tribes. The Pacuare is their lifeblood, and you can hike the same paths that this indigenous tribe still uses. Trails in the Pacuare Rainforest wander in all directions, cutting through the mountains and permitting exploration, with time to understand and appreciate the beauty of this secret world.

The Pacuare River, located within this zone, offers some of the finest white water in Latin America. This officially designated Wild and Scenic River winds deep inside impressive primordial rainforest. Remote and scenic waters course through a wilderness of dense vegetation covering the sides of steep gorges that rise above the riverbanks. The thick undergrowth provides shelter to jaguars, ocelots, monkeys, sloths, and numerous other species of animals and birds.

Located strategically inside this zone of protected wilderness, and accessible only by the Pacuare River or by hike, is the Pacuare Lodge.

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