San Gerardo de Dota & Pacuare River Holidays

The cool climate and lush cloud forest which surround the small town of San Gerardo de Dota make this area a bird watcher's paradise. The region is home to over 170 species of birds including hummingbirds, hawk eagles and the striking (and aptly named) resplendent quetzal.

Nearby the valley of Turrialba boasts mountainous landscapes and the cascading Pacuare River. Flowing towards the Caribbean, the Pacuare River offers some of Costa Rica's most exhilarating white-water rafting, through dramatic canyons and fast flowing rapids.

The Pacuare River also hides some exceptional lodges on its banks, and the surrounding rainforest is home to a diverse variety of flora and fauna.

Trailfinders offers a range of San Gerardo de Dota and Pacuare River holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore the Pacuare River as part of an exhilarating white-water rafting adventure, by staying in a secluded jungle lodge, or are looking for advice on the best national parks for birdwatching in the area – they are the perfect people to ask.