The coolest whitewater adventures in Costa Rica

I just relaunched a site I built for my good friend Lee Poundstone back in 1998 (the original version was built in Netobjects Fusion, which was the cool tool at the time). It is now in a spiffy Drupal 6 treatment, with internationalization support - many pages have a Spanish version, and there are even a few in German, to reflect his international customers. Drupal's i18n support makes translations pretty easy, and we hope to get the rest of the site translated soon.

Lee and I go back many decades, when we were both struggling musicians. He retired to Costa Rica and took over Loco's Tropical Tours, expanding it into quite a fine operation.

They are located in the little town of Turrialba, on the Reventazon river, considered to be one of the finest destinations in the world for kayakers. Being a transplanted Texan who lived many years in the wilds of Northern California, he brings a unique attitude. He has great respect for the traditional laid back attitude of his new home, but has brought a lot of new ideas. In addition to rafting and kayaking, he's an expert photographer and nature lover, and can provide tours of the local volcano, jungle, horseback riding, and other activities.

They also provide terrific meals, including local specialties and vegetarian fare. He has the latest equipment, follows best practices for safety, and is fully insured. They even offer free wifi.

Ecotourism has become his specialty, presented in a relaxed and friendly setting. Because of his background in professional music, many of his regulars are well-known musicians seeking a little solace from the pressures of the modern world.

It's definitely worth checking out, if you're looking for some beautiful scenery and adventure from somebody who loves what he's doing and is well versed in both the local and US cultures.