Pacuare River

The Pacuare River, sometimes known as the Ro Pacuare, runs to the Caribbean for around 108 kilometers (67 miles). Whitewater rafting, whitewater kayaking, and riverboarding are all popular activities here. Exotic animal species such as jaguars, monkeys, ocelots, and a great variety of birds live in the jungles that surround the river. It was also rated as one of the top five rivers for rafting.

In 1986, the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad, Costa Rica's state-owned power provider, requested that a hydroelectric dam be built on the river. This concept was eventually rejected in 2005 because to worries about pollution and other negative effects on tourism and the river's environment. Large cats have been seen near the river, although these creatures are notoriously elusive. In 1986, a black panther was observed around 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the river. Near the Haucas River Gorge, jaguars have been observed.

Anteaters, raccoons, river otters, iguanas, capuchin monkeys, and sloths are all prevalent. After the Dos Montanas canyon, howler monkeys can be spotted on the lower portions.

In Pacuare River, there are five common snakes. The coral snake, bushmaster, and fer-de-lance are among the poisonous snakes. In the region, the laura and sopy lota (a long black snake that consumes dangerous snakes) are also common.

Length: 129 km