reventazon

The Reventazón River or Rio Reventazón, is a river in Costa Rica which forms part of the Reventazón-Parismina drainage basin, it is 145 km long and flows into the Caribbean sea.
It rises in Meseta Central and flows through the Orosí, Reventazón and Turrialba Valleys. After reaching the Caribbean coastal plains it joins the Parismina River and forms what is called the Reventazón-Parismina.
In its upper segments, the Reventazón River is the source of 25% of the drinking water of Costa Rica's largest metropolitan area centered around San Jose.
The river is very important for power generation. Two reservoirs in the river, Cachi (100.8 MW) and Angostura (172.2MW) are used for generating a significant share of Costa Rica's electricity.
The river is also important for tourism and specially for wahite water rafting.
If you're a first-time or experienced paddler looking for the excitement of big waves, hydraulics, and stunning scenery, then this trip is for you. The Florida section of the mighty Reventazón River is some of the fastest and best 10 miles of Class III rapids you'll ever paddle!
The drive from San Jose takes you through the impressive Braulio Carrillo National Park, past rain forest and waterfalls across the Continental Divide to the Caribbean side of the country.
At the Operations Center you will have breakfast, there are bathrooms, changing rooms and an area to buy last minute needs. After your safety orientation, the first rapid of the day will set the pace for more to come. As your raft rounds each new bend in this dam-controlled river, you'll be greeted with yet another breathtaking view of the Reventazón Valley. Look for toucans, kingfishers, herons, tanagers, iguanas and bright green "Jesus Christ" lizards.
After a fun and exhilarating day of big waves, hydraulics and stunning scenery, you'll finish your trip with a stop at the Operations Center for a delicious hot lunch, showers, optional drinks and souvenir store before the return drive to San Jose. This one-day adventure is unforgettable!