The Pacuare and Reventazón Rivers are among the most famous in the world for
whitewater rafting, making Turrialba a mecca for the sport. "Several
cities developed and prospered as a result of the building of the railroad to
the Caribbean; Turrialba is one of these, and its architectural, spatial and
ethnic makeup is different from other towns. Declared a City of National
Archeological Interest, this town is the entryway to the Costa Rican Caribbean.
Two universities are located here: the Tropical Agronomy Research and Learning
Center (CATIE), of international influence, and the University of Costa Rica
