Guest Comments
2011
May 2nd, 2011
The nerves quickly disappeared with the help of Max and the rest of the team. Everybody shared an Amazing adventure, with outstanding scenery. Paddling rapids and screams are now what dreams are made of.
Sean Casey
Britain
Pacuare One Day
May 28th, 2011
Very beautiful, enjoyed very much. The guide was great, very informative and helpful. Muchas gracias!
MacDowell Family
lauriemacdowell@msn.com
CO, USA
Pacuare One Day
29 de Mayo, 2011
Excelente, muy buen guía, las instrucciones que nos dio valieron para todo el recorrido, mi primer viaje y con gusto lo volvería a realizar.
Jannia Cruz Lara
Janniacruz29@hotmail.com
Costa Rica
Pacuare One Day
29 de Mayo, 2011
Excelente viaje, la experiencia increíble. El guía muy profesional, la naturaleza increíble.
Erick Jara
erickjara@abogadonacional.cr
Costa Rica
June 3rd, 2011
One of the best tours in Costa Rica. This is a must do.
Vick Pater
Gitarama04@yahoo.com
USA
June 3rd, 2011
Wow, can’t ask for anything better than this.
Harry Patel
hiruzv@yahoo.com
USA
June 12, 2011
I enjoyed the tour, I thought it was very fun and entertaining. The meals provided were very good and our guide Pepe was great.
Mason K.
4koscinskis@skyglobal.ner
California, USA
June 22nd, 2011
I was a little scared but my guide Carlitos was AWESOME and kept me very safe. Gracias Carlitos!
Kristyn McClure
USA
June 25th, 2011
Alex is an Amazing tour guide! I was very nervous to go on the trip but he was calm and professional the entire time which helped me be calm as well. I had much more fun than expected. I will definitely be back again.
Melissa Evatt
mevatt@matcmadison.edu
June 25th, 2011
This trip was awesome! The guides were so great, and the food was delicious as well. Definitely worth the Money, I had an awesome time. Alex was the best!
Jordan Ferrick
Winsconsin, USA
July 6th, 2011
Excellent staff, has through knowledge of the river. Would love to do it again and would recommend to family and friends!!
William Deer
Wdeer@att.net
USA
July 7th, 2011
Dear hubby chose this adventure for us, but failed to mention the class levels involved. I squeal in a canoe if there are bubbles in the water. Needless to say the future of our marriage was as questionable at that point as the waters that lay ahead. Pepe and his crew were extremely attentive to my “special” needs, informative about what lay ahead and put themselves in harm ways to always keep us protected. The food and Pictures were as ridiculously awesome as the service. My goal today was to leave with all my 206 bones intact and no need for life support or funeral services. Check, check and check! Thanks to Aventuras Naturales for a great experience, we’ll be back next time with our son, too!
Angie Donaghey Francis
Angie821spam@gmail.com
Bella Vista, AR
July 10th, 2011
The trip was fantastic and definitely one I would recommend to friends. Clean facilities, friendly guides, and a very organized system. Great job guys!
Rob Nieto
USA
July 17th, 2011
Pepe was extremely knowledgeable and capable. He made sure we had an exciting, fun and unforgettable experience! He knew every rapid and made sure we experienced each to the max.
Diane Rose
tonlrose@bellsouth.net
USA
July 17th, 2011
We’ve been on several rafting trips ad this was certainly one of the best. Beautiful river, amazing scenery, awesome food. We had a terrific time. Thanks!
Bonnie and Philip Baster
firewall@keysdigital.com
USA
July 19th, 2011
I had the most fun on the Pacuare River I’ve had in many years. The staff and guides were fun and helpful, and made any fears I had go away. I’d like to thank them for an incredible adventure!
Austin Meadows
Agresivesk8r247@aol.com
Kings Park, USA
July 22nd, 2011
I’ve done several rafting trips over many years, and this stands for one of the best! Thank you!
Martha Giblas
Martygiblas@yahoo.com
California, USA
August 1st, 2011
Pepe was excellent We had a great time on the river. Lots off fun and good food. So glad we had he hut for lunch while it was Touring!
Estelle Robichaux
Estelle.robichanx@gmail.com
Gainesville, Florida
August 4th, 2011
Pepe was very informative from the moment we stepped on the bus. He was great fun and very safe, he made our trip very enjoyable.
Lisa Rados
lrados@comcast.net
August 13th, 2011
The water was perfect, and the guide was great. A must do if visiting Costa Rica!
Shannon
Shannon.trigge@gmail.com
USA
August 10th, 2011
Very accommodating driver and guides. He trip to the river was interesting. Our guide was excellent.
Aaron Hait
abatí@telus.net
Canada
August 13th, 2011
We had an Amazing experience. The location of the Lodge is spectacular. All staff were so friendly and helpful. Our only regret is that we didn’t stay Langer. We will definitely do this again if we return to Costa Rica!!
Kate Ellem
ellemkate@hotmail.com
Sydney, Australia
September 2nd, 2011
Max was brilliant, the food was excellent and I had so much fun. I felt nervous to begin but Max made me feel really at case and confident on the river.
Adrianne
England
September 2nd, 2011
I thought this tour was excellent. We had a great tour guide who was fun and helpful for our first experience of water rafting.
Lisa Elias
lisaelias@hotmail.co.uk
England
September 9th, 2011
It was an Amazing tour. Delicious food and very professional/entertaining guides. Pepe was very informative, kept me Keeling safe and motivated. Never thought this would be so physically and mentally challenging, but would do it again in a minute. I recommend this to first timers, like me, or for any adrenaline junky. Thank you Pepe!
Mary Longbottom
melongnottom@gamil.com
San Diego, California
September 9th, 2011
Our guide (Pepe) was great and very knowledgeable. I felt safe and in control the whole trip. The food was fresh and delicious. Everyone who helped along the way was very kind and friendly. Great start to our Costa Rican vacation!
Michael Levato
mvlevato@gmail.com
San Diego, USA
October 9th, 2011
Staff was crazy fun and really made sure everyone was involved and had fun. Pepe was awesome and would definitely do it again.
Jaclyn Waterman
jaclyn.watterman@gmail.com
Florida, USA
October 9th, 2011
Tour was very fun and exciting. It was a great family experience.
Mark Waterman
Lmh20man4@yahoo.com
October 9th, 2011
Great experience felt very safe and confident and I was very nervous! Will definitely be back!!!
Jennifer
Jenakay12@aol.com
USA
October 14th, 2011
Excellent. I just hope you will be able to keep it as it is so that my children can enjoy it.
Luis Chinchilla
lchinchilla@oplacr.com
Costa Rica
November 13th, 2011
Had a great day at the Pacuare River! Enjoyed every second and finished of with a wonderful home made lunch! Thanks for this cool experience.
Maartje Knaapen
The Netherlands
November 15th, 2011
An absolutely brilliant experience. Everyone should do it. The guides are excellent. Pura Vida!
Loraine
2010
Pacuare One Day
February 27, 2010
The most fun I’ve ever had. I’m returning to New York with a new outlook on life. Pura Vida!
Lindsey Pearl
lindseypearl@gmail.com
NY, USA
Pacuare One Day
Marzo 25, 2010
El tour estuvo excelentemente organizado por guías experimentados y muy buena calidad de equipos. Las comidas y los lugares donde paramos fueron de excelente calidad. En todo momento me sentí segura y en buenas manos.
Ana Guerin
guerin.ana@gmail.com
Pacuare One Day
March 26, 2010
From the moment the tour guide arrived of the hostel to the end of the rafting trip, every aspect was excellent.
Jeff DeLoach
deloach.jeff@gmail.com
Pacuare One Day
March 26, 2010
I had never been white water rafting before & I went on the Pacuare River Adventure with my brother. Pepe was our guide and he was excellent. Very funny, very personable & very skilled with the river. I highly suggest this program. Really great experience.
Jenny DeLoach
deloacjjm@appstate.edu
USA
Pacuare One Day
March 28, 2010
Everyone treated me very well. The food and people were great and I had an awesome time. Max is an awesome guide.
Daniel Midgett
USA
Pacuare One Day
March 28, 2010
It was so awesome, I had so much fun, I would love to do it again.
Devon Douthett
yoitsdevon@gmail.com
Pacuare One Day
April 5, 2010
Another great experience with Aventuras Naturales. This is my second time rafting the Pacuare with you guys and it won’t be my last. Truly a great memorable experience.
Thanks for everything.
Pura Vida
Vito A.F.
vitoaf@hotmail.com
USA
Juy 31st, 2010
The trip was extremely exciting and the tour guides were very helpful and knowledgeable. Awesome!
billrash@sbcglobal.net
USA
August 8th, 2010
Pepe was a fantastic guide. My family had an adventure of a lifetime. Pura Vida!
David Alegria
kcalegria@sbcglobal.net
CA, USA
August 8th, 2010
Interactions with all staff were helpful and positive. The environment is spectacular and the facilities are clean and beautiful.
Brian Warhoe
bwarhoe@gmail.com
August 14th, 2010
Max was our raft instructor/guide. He was excellent – great, fun experienced and kept us all in the raft the entire way down! Don’t leave Costa Rica without doing this. Fabulous!
Colette Burgess
Colette.bur@gmail.com
UK
August 14th, 2010
It was an amazing experience and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Jonathan Andrew
Jonny.andrew@btinternet.com
England
August 21st, 2010
Awesome river – felt securely in good hands. The landscape is truly beautiful, the lunch scrumptious, and the rapids a total rush. Thanks a million.
Corie M. Rae
Corie.mcrae@gmail.com
Canada
August 24th, 2010
My wife and I went to Costa Rica for our honeymoon for the single reason to raft in the Pacuare River. Our guide Pepe and Aventuras Naturales made our honeymoon the absolute best! We have rafted in many places and the Pacuare is the best. Pepe is the best guide I’ve ever had.
Tommy
USA
31 de agosto del 2010
Estuvo muy bonito. EL paisaje es realmente sobrecogedor, la aventura forma parte del paisaje. Es una experiencia de encuentro y reconciliación con la naturaleza.
Luis Daniel Vildoso
luisvildoso@hotmail.com
Lima, Perú
2009
January 2009
Hi Grettel,
Just wanted to thank you for a fabulously planned trip. My mother and I loved the Pacuare Jungle Lodge -- Everyone there was so great -- including the other guests and wow the river suite was sooo cool. Cholo our guide was amazing. He's a rock star!
Also loved the Hotel in Santa Elena as well as in San Jose. You live and learn what your tastes are -- I guess I learned I liked those hotels because they were very nice and boutique. The one in La Fortuna was a little too big and touristy, (not criticizing your choice, it was a nice hotel, but now I know more what I like).
All the transports were on time and really friendly. I do hope we tipped enough or too much. We were never sure. Any guidance in that area?
FYI went to two restaurants in Santa Elena that I'd recommend -- Chimara and Sophies (same gal owns both.)
Overall Costa Rica is so beautiful. Thanks again. Hope to vacatio in CR again and spend time on both coasts.
Cheers,
Kathy
USA
Hello Priscilla,
Once again, we had an amazing time at Pacuare! Each trip is more enjoyable than the last. Costa Rica Nature Adventures continues to offer dependable services and delightful accommodations. Traveling your country with my girls, we always feel safe, the reserved activities are always as represented and your staff continues to be enthusiastic, professional, well organized and drivers are always on time!
Please express our thanks to Alex for his kindness. We look forward to our next adventure in Costa Rica. BUT-next time hope to spend more time IN the raft!
Sincerely,
Laurie Dysert
Roswell, GA
Nov 25th Pacuare 1 day
Very professional set up, yet friendly and personal feel.
Facilities very good, clean and well stocked.
Friendly staff and very helpful.
In short I would recommend this trip to any friends and family visiting Costa Rica!
Florida, USA
Antoine Dons
antoinedons@hotmail.com
Nov 23rd Pacuare 1 day
What a fantastic adventurous trip... it was more than we imagined. Our guide, Cholo, was excellent! I appreciated that the rapids were a challenge, but there was also time to enjoy the beauty of the rainforest & waterfalls. I would highly recommend this tour!
Michigan, USA
Emerald Helms
helmsjas@yahoo.com
Nov 23rd Pacuare 1 day
I was extremely happy w/our guide. He was very professional but kept it fun at the same time.
Over all the trip was Excellent!
New York, USA
Nick Keene
Nak7923@aol.com
Nov 23rd Pacuare 1 day
This tour has a little bit of everything for everyone!
Wild adventure, peaceful canyons, lush rainforest and fun!
Led by a wonderful, helpful guide, my mother and I had one of the best times in Costa Rica!
Thank you!
Ontario, Canada
Judy Ann
Judyann83@hotmail.com
Nov 18th Pacuare 1 day
The day was quite an adventure! Our guides were great and very informative. The rafting was thrilling and exciting. The best way to see and experience Costa Rica.
Thank you!
New York, USA
Jamie Ritzcoven
Jtritz82@aol.com
Nov 13th Sarapiquí 1 day
There were a lot of animals and trees to see and the weather was beautiful.
It was a trip with so much action and fun.
Also, it was very special and I would do it all the time!
Pura Vida et Solo bueno!
Suiza
Martina Oertte
martinaoertte@hotmail.com
Nov 8th Pacuare 1 day
Great tour. The experience & scenery were nothing to miss. We experienced a very dangerous whirlpool that was life threatening. Fortunately the boat guide & kayak rescuers were able to rescue all boat party despite very dangerous conditions. The experience was something that I will never forget and made me appreciate life.
Say Simmon
Sayssimon19@yahoo.com
Nov 8th Pacuare 1 day
Excellent trip. Great scenery. Awesome trip.
Florida, USA
Jose Rubiano
Nov 7th Pacuare 1 day
Max was the best tour guide we ever had. The class 3 + 4 rapids were really fun!! But the class 2 caught us by surprise. We were caught by surprise a few times, however our tour guide, Max, kept us safe & secure. Five complete strangers became the closest friends by working as a team. We will definitely be back!!
Florida, USA
Marc Doyle
Mad3571@aol.com
Nov 7th Pacuare 1 day
Amazing! Todo está perfecto. Muchas gracias Max!
Michael Graci
graciyout@gmail.com
Nov 7th Pacuare 1 day
Wow! This was absolutely incredible. Not even the rain affected our enjoyment of this trip. The guides were informative and awesome. Great scenery, great rapids, great people. We will highly recommend it to all our friends. Thank you for making this an everlasting memory.
Florida, USA
Betziada Damschroder
betsy@damschroder.com
Nov 7th Pacuare 1 day
Great tour. Went into class II-III rapids & got caught in an eddy. Whole raft went over. Great job of everyone working together to rescue rafters. Jose in the kayak did a great job of rescuing me.
Missouri, USA
Susan Kroeger
Shadowcat58@hotmail.com
Nov 7th Pacuare 1 day
Our guide was very knowledgeable about the river and always knew how to keep us safe. The river was raging because of heavy rains which added to the danger. This gave him even more to consider.
Oregon, USA
plbixler@comcast.net
Nov 7th Pacuare 1 day
It was my first raft trip. It was very exciting & wet. The scenic view was awesome and so were the rapids.
Oregon, USA
Rod Bixlen
bixlerr@yahoo.com
Nov. 2nd Pacuare 1 day
This was my 2nd trip with Aventuras Naturales and it exceeded my expectations. Good food, skilled guides and some of the prettiest lands I have ever seen made this my favorite experience in Costa Rica.
Downingtown, PA, USA
Chris Bertone
ctb332@drexel.edu
Nov. 2nd Pacuare 1 day
It was a fun and worthwhile trip. The guides were very professional and knew what they were doing. They were very effective reaching to situations.
New York, USA
Steve Bucley
Stephen.buckley@quinn.piac.edu
Oct 21st Pacuare 1 day
Amazing, unforgettable and a delight for eyes since make forget problems and helps for stress.
Mexico DF, Mexico
Honore Carmona
cahonore@yahoo.com
Oct 21st Pacuare 1 day
I want to express how pleased I am with this tour. Tito was very knowledgeable. He made me feel that I had nothing to fear – except getting wet.
I will highly recommend this tour to others.
Florida, USA
I Pereda
ipereda@bellsouth.net
Oct 21st Pacuare 1 day
Our entire tour with Nature Adventures was great. The bus arrived on time at our hotel & we were greeted by our tour guide & driver. Both were very friendly. The stops to get supplies and to have breakfast were well coordinated. Our guide, Tito, was a lot of fun and very knowledgeable. He kept us laughing the whole trip.
We highly recommend going with Aventuras Naturales.
Florida, USA
Laz Pereda
lazpereda@bellsouth.net
Oct 11th Pacuare 1 day
The Pacuare River trip was excellent – very exciting. The guide (Tito) & crew were fun, informative and provided a great trip. I would definitely recommend the trip.
A must do when visiting Costa Rica. I especially enjoyed seeing the people indigenous to the area and the flora.
Arizona, USA
Ginger Koenig
gingerkoenig@mac.com
Oct 11th Pacuare 1 day
Made my trip to Costa Rica – butterflies, birds, lunch in a hut, swimming in the river, exciting rapids, waterfalls and a fabulous guide with personality, humor and information about his country.
Texas, USA
L. Hardy
Pharoah685@aol.com
Sept 25th Pacuare 1 day
1st time in Costa Rica for our honeymoon. This trip has been outstanding. The rafting was by far a highlight on our trip. The rapids were fantastic and we very safe throughout the entire trip. Antonio was an excellent guide. He kept us safe, informed and made our trip an amazing memory.
Thank you for the phenomenal experience!
Idaho, USA
Kali Kvick
kalijo@clearwire.net
October 9th, 2010
Great tour with a terrific guide. Pepe made the entire experience enjoyable. I will recommend to others in the future. Jonathan was great as well as Antonio. Thank you
Darren
lefort.jen@gmail.com
October 12th, 2010
It was my 1st white water excursion and it was awesome experience. The guides were patient and informative.
Esmeralda Ramirez
Esmram23@gmail.com
LA
October 12th, 2010
Our tour was amazing. This experience was beautiful and exhilarating. Pepe our tour guide was awesome. He prepared us for the rapids and his instruction were clear and safe. Jose Luis our Canoe safety guy was always near if we fell and needed a hand. Meals were yummy! I recommend this adventure to everyone.
Jessica Flores
babyjeb@yahoo.com
USA
October 12th, 2010
It was wonderful thank you for making it so enjoyable and entertaining.
Jamie Hobb
Jj_hoggss@yahoo.com
USA
November 2nd, 2010
This white water rafting trip was absolutely superb! Hugely exhilarating and exciting and very well run and organized. Thank you so much
Clive Cook
Clive.cook@ordnancesurvey.co.uk
UK
13 de Noviembre de 2010
Es una aventura llena de adrenalina y emociones Fuertes, el rio es hermoso lleno de retos y también se disfruta mucho el paisaje. Todas las personas que gusten de la naturaleza y de los deportes de aventura deben hacer rafting en el Pacuare.
Eida Ocampo
eidaocampo@yahoo.com
Costa Rica
November 26th, 2010
Well organized with safety as an important consideration. Beautiful stretch of the Pacuare River during a beautiful season (November). Pepe our guide was a good combination of leader providing forceful direction necessary for first time rafters. He also provided commentary about the ecosystem along the river.
Mark M. Graham
markgraham@hotmail.com
Illinois, USA
November 26th, 2010
Well organized, exciting and the guides are knowledgeable and skilled in water safety. For my first time in white water rafting I felt safe in their hands. I had the best time in my life.
Allan Sy
Asy5029@hotmail.com
USA
November 26th, 2010
The river was so much fun. The rapids were exhilarating with an expert guide. Our safety was taken into consideration.
Marlowe Ramirez
maboulo@aol.com
USA
12 de diciembre de 2010
Habia venido al Pacuare Lodge, me instale 1 noche y 2 dias, me encanto y volvi a comprobar que el personal es muy amable y servicial, definitivamente volvere a venir. Muchas gracias por todo de verdad. Recomendare a mas personas.
Vibeke Leon Montero
Vibeleon@gmail.com
11 de diciembre 2010
Muy bueno, todo el personal excelente y muy capacitado una muy buena experiencia de integración de grupo.
Thelma Retanog
Tretanabansol.fe.cr
CR
