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Where tropical rivers, rainforest, volcanoes and ocean meet. Costa Rica is a place to paddle, explore, slow down and experience nature at its best
Ride the river together. Experience whitewater from inside the kayak.
Learn the basics, build confidence and enjoy a guided tropical river experience.
Choose your adventure: Class III, Class III–IV or the Full River Experience.
Small-group paddling and family adventures designed by local experts.
Whitewater, Volcanoes, Rainforest & Caribbean Adventure
Costa Rica Pacific Adventure
Professional Whitewater Coaching
Refine your technique. Read harder water. Paddle with precision.
Roll stronger. Rescue smarter. Build confidence in moving water.
Be prepared when things go wrong.
Personalized whitewater instruction in Costa Rica
Founded by Costa Rican paddler and ACA instructor Andrey Coto, Jaguar Kayak Academy combines more than 20 years of whitewater experience with local knowledge, personal coaching and a mission to create opportunities through kayaking.
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Rivers of Opportunity provides free kayaking, equipment and river-safety education for children and young people in Sarapiquí. Through the river, we help build confidence, community, connection with nature and new opportunities for the future.
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Jaguar Kayak Academy offers social kayak programs, small-group kayak instruction, whitewater trips and family adventures led by local experts in Costa Rica.
