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Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of a Costa Rican Whitewater Guide

A Day in the Life of a Whitewater Guide in Costa Rica

Ever wonder what it’s like to lead people through roaring rapids and keep smiles on their faces all day? Let’s paddle into a typical day for our guides in Costa Rica.

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Early Start: Gear checks, team meetings, coffee.

River Prep: Shuttles, safety briefings, and high-fives.

On the Water: From smooth floats to class IV rapids.

Teamwork: Safety is a team sport.

Post-Trip: De-brief, laugh, rinse, repeat.

Pros

Adrenaline and nature daily

Strong camaraderie and purpose

Opportunity to travel and learn

Cons

Physically demanding

Weather dependent

Tips

Train with accredited programs like ACA or IRF

Love people as much as you love rivers

Meet some of our legendary guides on our team page!

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