El Chorro White Water Rafting Class 4 Rapids, Manuel Antonio
Navigate fierce Class 4 rapids just 45 minutes from Manuel Antonio’s hotels, then refuel riverside
El Chorro is a Class 4 whitewater rafting trip on the upper Naranjo River, about 45 minutes from Manuel Antonio hotels. You descend the wild rapids through the river gorge with a professional guide, spotting monkeys, toucans, egrets and iguanas along the way. Hotel pickup, lunch and water are included.
Step-by-step itinerary
Whitewater rafting on Naranjo River
- Stop at Tucanes Tours center
- Raft down Naranjo River rapids
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Manuel Antonio.
- professional guide in English or Spanish.
- bottled water during the rafting.
- lunch at the operation center after the run.
Times
- Every day 08:00 12:00
Last departure this season: 30 Nov
Before you book
Operated by Tucanes Tours
Prices and times updated 9 days ago
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The experience
The Naranjo River's upper section is where El Chorro lives: a high-degree whitewater run that demands focus and leaves no room for drifting. You'll navigate Class 4 rapids through a gorge, reading the water and working with your guide and fellow paddlers to stay in control. The river moves fast enough that wildlife (monkeys, toucans, egrets, iguanas) appears and disappears in moments, so the wildlife watching happens between strokes, not on a slow float.
Hotel pickup from Manuel Antonio starts the day, and you'll reach Tucanes Tours Operation Center about 45 minutes later. That's where you get fitted, briefed and fed before the river. After you come off the water, lunch is waiting at the center, along with time to catch your breath before the drive back to your hotel.
A professional guide leads the trip and speaks English or Spanish. The minimum age is 16, and a minimum of two people per booking means you won't go alone, though the group size stays small enough that the guide can watch each paddler. All passenger weights should be advised when you book so the guide can balance the boat properly.
Is this one for you?The 4-hour commitment (pickup, briefing, rapids, lunch and return) fills most of a morning or afternoon, so plan the rest of your day around it. Class 4 whitewater demands your full attention, so this is not a casual float. Come ready to paddle and navigate, not to relax.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years). Children under 16 can't be included in the booking.
What does a Class 4 rapid actually feel like on the Naranjo River?
Class 4 rapids demand active paddling and quick reactions, with waves, drops and obstacles that keep you engaged throughout the run. The Naranjo's upper section is steep and technical, so you're working the whole time, not coasting.
Will I see wildlife while I'm rafting, or is it mostly the river?
Monkeys, toucans, egrets and iguanas live along the Naranjo gorge and appear during the run. The sightings happen between rapids, so you'll see them but not for long. The river keeps moving.
How far is the rafting from Manuel Antonio hotels, and what time does the day start?
The Naranjo River is about 45 minutes from the main Manuel Antonio hotel area. Hotel pickup is included, so you don't arrange transport yourself.
Is there food included, or do I need to bring my own?
Lunch is provided at Tucanes Tours Operation Center after the rafting, along with bottled water during the trip. If you need a vegetarian option, let the operator know when you book.
What if I have a physical condition or concern about the rapids?
El Chorro is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers. The trip suits all fitness levels otherwise, and the minimum age is 16 years old.
El Chorro White Water Rafting Class 4 Rapids, Manuel Antonio
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