What Rainy Season Means- White Water Rafting!

It is June and Costa Rica's rainy season, or green season has officially been in effect for 1 month. What this means weatherwise is that each day there is a pretty good chance you will experience a rain shower wherever you are visiting in Costa Rica. Occasionally these rain showers will be heavy, and sometimes there may be lightening involved. Don't let this scare you away from all the activities Costa Rica has to offer. Most tours will run despite a little rain shower. These showers can definitely be a positive. Nothing breaks up the tropical heat like a little cloud cover or getting caught in a brief downpour.

I could continue to extol the positives of the green season, but will save that for another post. This article is about what the rains do for whitewater rafting. With evening showers throughout the country the rivers become much more exciting from June through November. The Rio Narnajo is an excellent choice for whitewater rafting in Costa Rica. The river is slow and lazy during the dry season, but picks up speed and excitement as the rains arrive. The rapids in the Rio Narnajo range from Class II to Class IV. Sections of the trip have continous raging water that require skill to navigate.

If you are traveling to Costa Rica during the green season, whitewater rafting is an activity you do not want to miss.

My family and I (and our visitors) have rafted with three different companies in the Manuel Antonio Area. All provided a great experience for the kids. I can only so great things about each experience. The rafting is exciting for every level of rafter. My husband, who has much more whitewater experience than I do agrees that they trip was a great adrenaline rush. I think the best all round experience was offered by Quepoa Expeditions. This group was very knowledgeable and providing lots of great information and incredible rafting action. This tour package included transportation and delicious fruits and snacks.

If you have a Costa Rica Whitewater rafting suggestion or comment, feel free to post. Having expereinced the Naranjo and the Savengre, our next Whitewater Rafting Adventure will be in another region of Costa Rica.


Lonely Planet Costa Rica: "River running companies are not regulated in Costa Rica so, for your own safety, go with an outfitter with experienced guides