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economy. You can spot a macaw in the wild, paddle into roaring rapids and cruise inky la-
goons, all with lifelong resident guides, then nest in lodges that double as private rainforest
reserves. When the tourist hordes get you down, make your way here for a refreshing blast
of rural realism and an invigorating dose of wild beauty.
When to Go
There's no dry season in the northern lowlands: the lush jungles surrounding the rivers
in the region, such as the Río Frío and the Río Sarapiquí, receive rainfall at almost any
time of year.
There is a less-wet season, though, from January to April, when rainfall is lower.
Because there's so much rain, you can run the rivers any time of year, but they flow
faster from July to December.
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