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At Rios Pura Vida, our mission is to be the highlight of your Costa Rica vacation, offering unforgettable rafting and kayaking adventures with top-notch safety standards. We exclusively work with Certified Professional Guides who are experienced, friendly, and ready to ensure your safety and enjoyment.
Our excellent reviews and #1 ranking as rafting experts in the Sarapiquí region speak to our dedication to delivering the best adventure experiences.
Certified Professional Guides: Skilled and experienced to provide safe and enjoyable trips.
Verified & Insured Adventures: All trips are fully insured for your peace of mind.
Unmatched Experience & Professionalism: Decades of expertise in rafting and kayaking tours.
Commitment to Sustainability: We prioritize eco-friendly practices to protect Costa Rica's natural beauty.
Worldwide Adventure Compliance: Adhering to international adventure tourism regulations.
Perfect for Families, Friends, Groups, and Schools: Tailored adventures for every type of guest.
Oscar is a Former National Athlete, Costarican Rafting Champion & traveled the Globe as a Professional Kayaker seeking for the best Challenges. After over a decade International Experience he returned to Costa Rica with a Goal; to put together an Elite Crew of Highly Trained, Caring & Valuable Adventure Guides to share the love and passion for our rivers... and that's how we were born :) Currently, he spends his time between Costa Rica and the US where he manages another Rafting company in the summer time.
Walter has been with us since day 1 and is our Operations River Manager. He is a National Rafting Champion and has represented Costa Rica in several international competitions.
"Kike" is a Senior Guide, Skilled Kayaker & Professional Fisherman with plenty of International Paddling Experience. He is also a HighSchool Professor and spends all his free time in the water.
Fabi has been in the water for over 2 decades and we are lucky to have him. He owns a small farm with his Dad and have lots of cattle. Fabians works ethics are an example to any industry.
"Pollito" is an excellent Kayaker and Rafting Guide. He's been Leading Trips for over a decade and has become one of our favorites. He's either in the river or watching his favorite "Champions League" soccer matches.
"Coto" is a Professional Whitewater Kayaker, Costarican Rafting Champion and just started his Own kayak academy in our area. His energy and positivism are unmatched and his love for the river is nothing else than genuine.
Better known in the Underworld as "El Doquero de la Muerte". Joseph is an Artist! Loves gatherings & plays various instruments. He's either in the river or playing music with his local band.
Alcides is one of our Senior Guides, has been guiding for over 2 decades. He is also a School Teacher and loves to play soccer and spend time with his beautiful family.
''Wil'' has been guiding for nearly 2 decades and has his Own fishing Company, he spends pretty much everyday in the River!
"Kana" is an Amazing energetic Raft Guide, he would not stop playing games and making people laugh in the entire trip.
Cesar has been Guiding for over 20 years and he's in charge of all of our boat repairs, you can thank him later for maintaining the best fleet of rafts in the region.
"Suricato" is one of our Senior Guides, he is one of the best BirdWatching / Naturalist Guides in Costa Rica and he's very passionate about his job.
We call him: "La Serpiente Cascabel". JJ has 2 decades of experience, he's very knowledgeable and is a Naturalist Guide. He loves to show the world what the jungle has to offer. Recently he started running an organic farm where you can learn all the processes with 100% eco friendly guidelines.
"Cachorro" is an amazing Senior Guide, he has been all his life guiding trips in the Sarapiqui River, his energy and expertise are unmatchable and you wouldn't want any other person to guide you through the hardest rapids out there!
"El Mago" obtained his nickname when playing soccer, his magic tricks are not from this world. The Brazilian Government has contacted him several times with no luck. JK! He is alright :) Great raft guide with lots of energy. Domingo is making a name for himself in the new generation of Adventure Guides in our region.
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