Rivers of Costa Rica - Pacuare River, Sixaola River, Tempisque River, Tarcoles River, San Juan River, List of Rivers of Costa Rica (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 137. Not illustrated. Chapters: Pacuare River, Sixaola River, Tempisque River, Tarcoles River, San Juan River, List of Rivers of Costa Rica, Sarapiqui River, Reventazon River, Colorado River, Celeste River, Orosi River, Aranjuez River, Tamarindo River, Corobici River, San Carlos River, Coen River, Sierpe River, Canas River, Estrella River, Frio River, Piedras River, Tenorio River, Jesus Maria River, Abangares River, Guacimal River, Terraba River, Sapoa River, Chirripo Pacifico River, Chirripo Duchi River, Coto Colorado River, Tortuguero River, Chirripo River, Coto Brus River, Barranca River, Bebedero River, Jimenez River, Pejibaye River, General River, Lagarto River, Liberia River, Pocosol River, Sabogal River, Savegre River, Arenal River, Atirro River, Banano River, Matina River, Nosara River, Pirris River, Suerte River, Telire River, Yorkin River, Zapote River, Nino River, Salto River, Sucio River, Lari River, Toro River, Uren River. Excerpt: The Pacuare River, or the Rio Pacuare, in Costa Rica has its source in the Cordillera de Talamanca and flows approximately 108 km to the Caribbean. It is a popular location for white water rafting, whitewater kayaking and riverboarding has been named one of the top 10 river trips in the world by National Geographic. The rainforests that surround the river are breathtaking and they are home to exotic species such as jaguars, monkeys, ocelots, and a very large number of birds. Also it was considered one of the 5 nicest rivers to practice rafting. The Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad - Costa Rica's state-owned electricity agency - suggested in 1996 the possibility of building a hydroelectric dam on the river. This plan was finally rejected in 2005 due to concerns about the pollution and other impacts on tourism and the ecology of the river and its surroundings. The Pacuare River is div...