Costa Rica, presents special conditions for Rafting lovers. In several points of the country there are suitable rivers for practicing this adventure sport that nowadays is one of the favorite ones, for Costa Rican and foreigners.

 

In rivers with low difficulty levels (like Corobicí river in Guanacaste, levels I and II), as good as in rivers with high difficulty (like Chirripó, level V and Pacuare, level VI), the emotion will be during the tours that take place in the middle of beautiful natural places. To enjoy this activity without inconveniences, it is necessary to practice this sport with responsible guides, and to follow their indications.

 

The American Whitewater Association has an International Scale for River Difficulty, according to the stream’s movement and the kind of obstruction in the way: Class I (Easy), Class II (Beginner), Class III (I Intermediate), Class IV (Advanced), Clase V (Expert) and Class IV (extreme).