What
We Offer From the beginning, the Pacuare
Lodge has been actively managed by Costa
Rica Nature Adventures, Costa Rica’s premier adventure
tour operator. Founded in 1987, our company is one of the oldest
and most respected tour operators in Costa Rica. A pioneer in
the field of adventure travel, we offer a wide variety of services
that include hotel accommodation, car rentals, white water rafting
and some of the finest tours this country has to offer. Additionally,
we specialize in customized itineraries that include everything
from thrilling canopy adventures to romantic honeymoon escapades,
specifically catered to our customer’s needs, interests
and budget. We are fully licensed by the Costa Rican Institute
of Tourism, and our products and services are backed by years
of experience working with a wide range of discerning customers.
We pride ourselves on quality tours that stand above the majority
of adventure tours offered in Costa Rica, on exceeding our customer’s
expectations, and ensuring that every tour is entertaining, informative
and utterly unique.
In Harmony With Nature The Pacuare Lodge
was built with a minimum impact on the river and rainforest site
where it is located. Lanterns and candles provide light, as there
is no electricity at the lodge. No trees were cut to build the
bungalows and main lodge. Lumber was purchased from a sustainable
reforestation project operated by small farmers. The roofs are
made from palm leaves installed by Cabecar Indians living in the
area using their traditional style. Near the lodge we have purchased
nearly 30 hectares of primary rainforest that was in danger of
being cleared. Because our goal is to preserve this untouched
virgin forest, no visitors are allowed in this area.
More Than Tourism We believe responsible tourism should benefit and respect
local communities. Our Community
Support Program works directly with the people and
institutions in communities near the Pacuare River put-in and
our lodge. Infrastructure in these isolated areas is scarce and
poorly maintained by the government. A percentage of each reservation
made by Internet is donated directly to the three primary schools
located along the Pacuare River between Tres Equis and Siquirres.
We also accept donations for the schools, which are transferred
in their entirety to the school boards (no administrative or other
fees are deducted), who use the funds for much-needed materials
and student services. For larger donations by people going on
one of our overnight Pacuare trips, we will arrange a personal
visit on horseback to the Bajo del Tigre School to meet the teacher
and schoolchildren.
Our Professional Staff A spirit of adventure and true concern for the environment
are just two of the driving forces of the staff at Aventuras Naturales.
Our bilingual guides embody this spirit of adventure and demonstrate
their concern for our precious environment on every trip to the
wilds of Costa Rica’s tropical rainforests, pristine beaches
and beautiful rivers. They are some of the best in the field,
highly experienced, professional guides who are certified in first
aid, CPR and swift-water rescue training. Many of our guides have
additional certifications such as wilderness first aid and wilderness
first responder. Our professional office staff can develop custom
programs and itineraries to meet the needs of the most demanding
clients, whether couples or larger groups.
Safety Comes First Safety is our primary concern, and we spare no effort to provide
the highest quality standards and equipment, while striving for
the most enjoyable experience possible. Our excellent track record
reflects this profound concern for the safety of our guests. Our
bilingual guides instruct guests on all safety measures before
each trip, and a fully stocked first aid kit is available at all
times. Aventuras Naturales reserves the right to cancel any trip
or change rafting trips to an alternative river or section because
of weather, unsafe water conditions or any other circumstances
that could endanger the safety of our guests and guides.
Tour Capacity Maximum accommodation capacity at the Pacuare
Lodge is 14 with double occupancy, or 21 with triple
occupancy.
Our Costa Rica offices are located on 5th Avenue, between
33 and 35 streets. We are open year-round, seven days a week,
from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Contact: Daniel Peyer & Roberto Fernandez Telephones: +506 225-3939 / 224-0505 Fax: +506 253-6934 USA/CANADA TOLL-FREE: 1-877-ECOLODGE or 1-800-9631193
