Although not a wide river, it offers class three and four rapids. In the words of our guide, though, the rafting is just an excuse to get out in the mountains and enjoy the day and the scenery, which includes a waterfall. Lunch and a nature walk are included with the rafting. This was one of the highlights of the entire trip. Cuero y Salado reserve is a brackish marsh where incredible wildlife can be found.
Birds are high on the list as well as monkeys.
Your guide can even get the fruit of a spiny palm, and you can eat monkey food. The wildlife viewing is best early in the morning. To get to the reserve, you must take a small train car to a coconut plantation. Often the car is not there or available and local boys will push you on a burra the entire distance. There are several small hotels, but the only one that could be considered a three star hotel is La Quinta.