-It is approximately 108 km to the Caribbean
-Popular location for white water rafting, whitewater kayaking and river boarding
-Exotic animal species habitats, including jaguars, monkeys, ocelots, and many birds
-They suggested building a hydroelectric dam on the river, but due to concerns of pollution and other tourism and its surroundings, the plan was rejected in 2005
-Pacuare River is divided into approximately sixteen sections
-The 3 most commonly run sections are known as The Upper Upper, The Upper, and The lower
-The Upper Upper runs for about 16 miles and has numerous class II and III rapids. The section is used commonly and can be rafted and kayaked
-The Upper Section has more technical sections including about 100 miles of whitewater including multiple rapids of class IV and V rapids and some waterfalls as well. The section is most commonly used in creeking style whitewater kayaks
-The Lower Section is a section with a section of rapids including class III and IV water the river is most famous for its 23 mile flowing and 1200 foot drop from Finca La Cruz. The run can be done in a single day or up to 3 days. The highlights of the river include the whitewater rapids and the waterfalls which flow into the Huacas River Gorge. The rapids include Upper and Lower Huacas (Class IV) Double Drop (Class III) and multiple others
-Large cats include animals that are elusive but have been seen near the river. There were five different but common snakes found near the river. Poisonous snakes include the Coral snake, the Bush Master, Fer-de-Lance and Sopy Lota (A black long snake that eats other poisonous snakes) are also common in the area
-Anteaters are common as well as some raccoons, iguanas, river otters, Capuchin monkeys and sloths
-The Blue Morpho is the most popular butterfly in the area
-Toucans are popular in the area including the Chestnut-mandibled Toucan which can be seen when it’s raining or foggy near the river
-Birds can include the Blue Heron, Hawks, Osprey, King Vultures, Sunbirds and Snowy Egrets
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