Costa Rica as an oasis and ecotourist haven is quickly establishing Costa Rica as Central America?s crown jewel. It is possible to experience the exotic nature of the land with minimal impact. The majority of the land is coastline, making for great surfing, outdoor activities and gorgeous beaches providing a lush landscape meant for relaxation.
Deep Sea Fishing
If hooking a sailfish on a fly, or catch and releasing a marlin, or fighting a gigantic tuna, or swimming with porpoise and catching a few snappers is your idea of a good time than you?re in luck, you can do it all in Costa Rica. The North Pacific Coast offers World-Class sport fishing. In fact more than 40 world records have been registered within an 80-mile radius. To provide even greater accommodation there are many charter boats on the west coast providing outings for individual, couple, and even family groups of any size.
Canopy Tours
Getting a taste of the outdoors is easy when swinging through trees on a great zip line tour. The tours are guided by trained professionals and have years of experience. It offers the adventurous tourist an opportunity to see the rain forest in a way that they normally would not. Looking down on the rain forest is a perspective rarely seen by anyone other than photographers; it is an experience not to be missed as it is loved by all ages.
Sailing
Is sailing your thing? Than you must take a day and explore the impressive Costa Rican coastline! You can see dolphins, whales, turtles, manta rays and even bat rays! It offers some of the best snorkeling in the world as you anchor in a bay and check out the colorful coral and rock formations. You can take a break and relax on secluded beaches, or go for a swim. Cap the day off by taking in a beautiful Guanacaste Sunset Cruise. Sit back and relax while watching the brilliantly colored sunset and sipping a nice cold beer, rum punch or soft drink with a light snack.
Volcanoes, Hot Springs, Mud Baths and Waterfalls
Never seen a volcano explode? Well now?s your chance to check it out at Arenal volcano. After the exploding show, you can check out the shops and great galleries on the road side. Lake Arenal is a beautiful 22 mile long lake that is fantastic for great freshwater fishing, as it?s home to the hard-hitting rainbow bass, or quapote: in fact five to six pounders are common. Bathing in the pools of thermal waters among tropical gardens at the Arenal Volcano National Park cannot be skipped. Even those more interested in sports can be satisfied when windsurfing one of the premier windsurfing destinations in the world. The wind is constant as the area has irregular topography, making for fantastic windsurfing conditions.
Buena Vista Hot Springs
Canopy tour, hot springs, horses, water slide, waterfall and mud bath
Located at the foot of the Volcano Rincon de la Vieja are thermal waters, steam waters and baths and a natural spa. There is nothing better to relax the soul and ease the spirit than taking time with the rejuvenating treatments offered there. It is even possible to enjoy the waterfalls by horseback. At the bottom of the falls are located beautiful natural swimming pools.
Surfing
Incredible swells of activity can be found in the fantastic Pacific Northwest Guanacaste Coast, the waves offer something for every level of surfer. Welcoming surfers from around the world is the Playa Tamarindo, and even more surfing can be found a mere 25-minute boat ride from El Coco to Witches Rock where you can either watch or join the experts.
Scuba diving and Snorkeling
The North Pacific waters in Costa Rica offer divers varied and plentiful marine life. Schools of thousands of small fish, tropical colorful fish, Jacks, Barracudas, Eels Eagle Rays, white-tip Reef Sharks and many more exotic fish can be spotted. Nearby reefs and islands offer even more colorful displays of marine life. Playa Hermosa is a perfect spot for beginners where you can take classes in a pool and practice with a certified master diver. Diving anytime of the years is great, due to the abundance of plankton and other marine organisms at the lower end of the food chain that thrive in the warm tropical waters. Visibility is incredible as it ranges from 30? to 50? and even 80?
Golfing
What was life like as a golfer before hassling with tee times? Well in Costa Rica there are numerous golf courses to choose from that all provide a hassle free way to golf. There are no hurried rounds as the gourses are designed by well known architects George Fazio, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Ted Robinson, Jr. Mike Young and Tracy May. It is here that you will discover the great game of golf, surrounded by the beauty that is Costa Rica.
White Water Rafting
Some of the world finest white water rafting and kayaking rivers can only be found in Costa Rica. The rivers are surrounded by intense beauty and largely unexplored tropical wilderness adding to the sense of adventure. There are options for every level; it is an action packed one day or multi day trip that can only add to the excitement of your trip. This thrilling ride of churching water and breathtaking scenery will certainly be the highlight of your trip
