One of the top destinations in Costa Rica for whitewater rafters sits on the Caribbean side: the Pacuare River, or Rio Pacuare, home to rapids ranging in difficulty from Class II to Class IV.

Here are all of our favorite Costa Rica Ecolodges for families. 9. Raft Down the Pacuare River Explore Costa Rica’s most renowned rafting spot on the Pacuare River. Brave the III/IV rapids ...