Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
information. If you need somewhere to sleep before you hit the water, you can pitch a tent
here.
Aventuras del Sarapiquí
RAFTING
( 2766-6768;
www.sarapiqui.com
;
river trips US$55-80)
A highly recommended outfitter, Adventuras del Sarapiquí offers mountain biking, and
canopy, hiking and horse tours, as well as a variety of river trips. It's set just out of town on
the main highway in Chilamate.
Hacienda Pozo Azul Adventures
ADVENTURE TOUR
( 2438-2616, in USA & Canada 877-810-6903;
www.pozoazul.com
; tours US$55-85; )
Hacienda Pozo Azul Adventures specializes in adventure activities, including horse-riding
tours, a canopy tour over the lush jungle and river, rappelling, mountain biking, and assor-
ted river trips. It is the most polished and best-funded tour concession in the area, catering
largely to groups and day-trippers from San José.
Inflatable Duckies
KAYAKING
( 2761-0095, 8760-3787; adult/child US$65/50; departs 9am & 1pm)
Highly recommended for beginners and families, this outfit does tours and instruction in
inflatable kayaks, which allow for a fun paddle even when the river is low. Paddle on flat
moving water or Class III rapids (or somewhere in between). Reserve ahead.
Sleeping & Eating
Bar & Cabinas El Río
BUNGALOW
( 2761-0138; r with fan/air-con US$15/20; )
Located at the southern end of town, these seven A-frame bungalows have tiled floors,
clean hot-water bathrooms and TV. About 100m further down the steep hill is the lovely
open-air Bar El Río, on rough-hewn stilts high above the river.
Cabinas El Bosque
CABINA
(
2761-0204; r US$10)
