(EMAILWIRE.COM, September 14, 2009 ) Evergreen, Colo.— Aventouras, an award-winning active company that specializes in truly authentic journeys to Latin American travel destinations, is offering a trip to “hidden” Costa Rica that includes a closer look at areas that are still relatively unknown to tourists. A country that in recent years has had in influx of travelers and media attention, Costa Rica still has hidden gems that are often overlooked by international travelers, and Aventouras offers travelers a direct road map to them.

Aventouras combines activities that take travelers into lush jungles, along whitewater rivers, and to both coasts so that visitors can connect with local people and the countryside. Travelers will experience the true Costa Rica wilderness and revel in the charm and generosity of the local inhabitants by staying in places like the Pacuare River Lodge, an elegant retreat that can only be reached by whitewater rafting or cable car, and La Carolina, a lodge providing convenient access to hiking in the Volcan Tenorio area. Travelers enjoy a truly authentic experience by doing things like taking a public water taxi to Casa Marbella Lodge opening onto the water channel in the village of Tortugero in Tortuguero National Park. Guests get to experience the village culture rather than being sequestered in an isolated resort facility outside the town.

“To Aventouras, authentic travel means doing and seeing things that exist and happen independent of tourism,” commented John Watson, founder of Aventouras. “Our goal is provide activities that bring our guests in touch with the people and natural beauty of the countries we visit.”

Other highlights include whitewater rafting the famed Pacuare River which National Geographic has called one of the top five whitewater rivers in the world, flying through the treetops on a zipline, relaxing in hot springs in the shadow of Volcan Arenal, swimming below thundering waterfalls, getting a personal lesson in rainforest ecology on hikes around Volcan Tenorio, and surfing, snorkeling, or just relaxing on the beaches of Tamarindo. Aventouras’ bi-lingual expert guides take visitors through their exploration of authentic Costa Rica as they zipline, hike, and raft side by side with travelers during the entire trip. For more information about this Costa Rican adventure, click here.

About Aventouras
Aventouras’ commitment to environmentally and socially responsible travel makes for a better experience for the guests because gives visitors the chance to experience unusual destinations and connect with local guides and hosts in a way that makes the trips truly memorable. Aventouras offers trips to Belize, Costa Rica Panama, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, and the Galapagos in South America For more information, please visit the website at www.aventouras.com or contact John Watson at (800) 930-2846.

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