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Small-group kayak instruction, whitewater trips and family adventures led by local experts.
Learn and enjoy
An 8-day / 7-night whitewater, rainforest and Caribbean adventure.
Why Paddle with Jaguar Kayak Academy? Anyone can guide you down a river. Our mission is different. We want you to leave Costa Rica feeling like you've truly experienced the country—not just paddled through it. Your host, Andrey Coto Robles, has spent more than two decades exploring Costa Rica's rivers and representing the country in international competitions. You'll travel with a local paddler who knows not only the rivers, but also the people, the culture, the hidden places, and the stories that make Costa Rica extraordinary. Small groups. Personal coaching. Professional safety. Authentic experiences. Real friendships. Born beside the Sarapiquí River, Andrey Coto Robles is an ACA Level 4 Whitewater Kayaking Instructor, ACA Rafting Instructor and ACA Swiftwater Rescue Instructor with more than 20 years of experience kayaking, guiding and teaching. His experience includes expeditions on Peru’s Río Marañón and international competitions such as the North Fork Championship, Ötz Trophy and Little White Salmon Race. Today, he combines internationally tested experience with deep local knowledge of Costa Rica’s rivers.
Andrey founded Jaguar Kayak Academy to give visitors an authentic and personal way to experience Costa Rica while creating new opportunities for local youth. Whether you are a first-time paddler, a family seeking adventure or an experienced kayaker, every experience is designed to be safe, memorable and adapted to your goals.
Train directly with Andrey in a small group. Every class and adventure is adapted to your level, with professional instruction, personal attention and an authentic connection to Costa Rica.
TRAIN & EXPLORE WITH ANDREY
Stories from Costa Rica’s rivers, rainforest and paddling community.
RIVERS OF OPPORTUNITY...
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VOLUNTEER WITH PURPOSE IN COSTA RICA...
Read the StoryDescription: Jaguar Kayak Academy welcomes responsible volunteers who want to share their time and skills with the Sarapiquí community. Depending on your experience, you may help with supervised kayak activities, our Rivers of Opportunity youth program, environmental projects, community events, equipment and base maintenance, photography, video, English practice or administrative support. Volunteers must respect local culture, protect participant privacy and follow all safety and child-protection instructions. Anyone assisting with youth activities may be asked to provide references or additional documentation. Tell us about your background, skills, availability and how you would like to contribute. We will contact you to discuss current needs and determine whether the program is a good match.
APPLY TO VOLUNTEER
Tell us who is traveling, your paddling experience and preferred dates. We will help you plan the right adventure.
Jaguar Kayak Academy offers social kayak programs, small-group kayak instruction, whitewater trips and family adventures led by local experts in Costa Rica.
