Description
Last updated on March 29th, 2024 at 12:44 pm EST
This tour operates from roughly May to December only, weather permitting.
This is one of the best tours in Manuel Antonio. Combine adventure, adrenaline, and breathtaking scenery, only 30 minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park, the Naranjo River offers an exhilarating, exploding section of white water.
The section we run goes from the town of Villanueva in the mountains to the Llamarón Bridge on the road from Quepos to Dominical for a total of 7 miles.
This is a full action tour. If water levels are low, it is a technical Class III section and as water levels increase so does the adventure. Since we start, we will run rapids like “La Piñata” and “Robin Hood” before the famous “Puente de Londres.” Soon after, other rapids like “Cara de Indio” and “El Espavel” will keep us up and paddling. On the last section, the river opens up on the Pacific flatlands giving us the opportunity to enjoy the view and see many species of birds like the Ringed King Fisher and the White Ibis.
Additional details
- This tour requires a minimum of 5 people to run. Please contact us to inquire about tour availability if your travel group is comprised of less than the tour operator’s required minimum number of participants.
Minimum/maximum age/weight/height/other requirements
- Children must be at least 8 years old to participate.
What to bring for tour participation
- Swimsuit and/or shorts of a quick-drying material
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Bug repellent
- Complete change of clothes
- Rubber-soled shoes that stay on and can get wet (strap-on sandals, tennis shoes or similar; flip flops are not recommended)
Related reading
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