Life is an Adventure, Live It
Costa Rica is Central America's jewel. It's an oasis and an
Ecotourism heaven, making it one of the best places to
experience the tropics with minimal impact. It's also mostly
coastline, which means great surfing, activities and beaches
galore with a climate built for laziness.
Deep Sea Fishing Would you like to hook a sailfish on a
fly, catch and release a marlin, fight a giant tuna, reel in
dolphin fish, take a swim with a porpoise, and catch a few
snappers to take back for your dinner? The North Pacific Coast
of Costa Rica is a World-Class sport fishing paradise. More than
40 world records have been registered within an 80-mile radius.
Sailfish, black marlin, blue marlin, striped marlin (sails and
marlin are catch and release), yellow fin tuna and Wahoo are
found in abundance. Inshore species include large concentrations
of roosterfish and snapper. Billfish are the favored target of
most visiting anglers. There are many charter boats on the west
coast of Costa Rica. They can accommodate an individual, a
couple, a family or a group of any size.
Canopy Tours Swing like a monkey thru the trees on a zip
line canopy tour. Guides are professionals in the area of
Canopying and most have years of previous experience. The canopy
tour offers any adventurous tourist the opportunity to ascend
into the forest canopy and see jungle life from a perspective
available previously to only a select few researchers and
photographers. This is an Adventure for all ages that should not
be missed.
Sailing Experience a day of sailing and exploring the
impressive Costa Rican coast. While sailing you could encounter
dolphins, whales, turtles, manta rays and bat rays. Anchored in
a bay you can snorkel coral and rock formations, swim, or simply
enjoy the secluded beaches. The best way of relaxing on your
vacation is to enjoy a beautiful Guanacaste Sunset Cruise.
Sit-back and watch the colorful sunset, while sipping a cold
beer, rum punch or soft drinks and enjoying the light snacks.
Volcano's, Hot Springs, Mud Baths and Waterfalls Arenal
volcano is well known for its exploding lava shows. Shop at the
road side gallery's and gift shops. Visit the rain forest. Lake
Arenal, a beautiful 22-mile long lake is great for freshwater
fishing. It's home to the hard-hitting rainbow bass, or quapote:
five to six pounders are common. Take your swimsuits to bathe in
the pools of naturally warm thermal waters amid tropical gardens
at Arenal Volcano National Park. For the sports enthusiast you
can windsurf one of the premier windsurfing destinations in the
world. Due to the area's irregular topography the wind is
constant, providing excellent windsurfing conditions, especially
in the dry season between December and April.
Buena Vista Hot Springs Canopy tour, hot springs,
horses, water slide, waterfall and mud bath. The thermal waters,
steam bath, and natural spa are located at the foot of Volcano,
Rincon de la Vieja. At the hot springs, you will relax
unconditionally as you enjoy pleasurable and rejuvenating
treatments with volcanic mud and warm spring waters. This "spoil
me" atmosphere makes it easy to forget the hustle and bustle of
modern life. By horseback you can visit three waterfalls. Each
one has Natural swimming pools at the bottom of the falls.
Surfing The Pacific Northwest Guanacaste Coast of Costa
Rica has the most consistent swell activity anywhere in Costa
Rica. The waves are perfect for beginners and experts alike,
with daily offshore winds creating long rides with easy take
offs and hollow barrel sections. Playa Tamarindo has a long
beach break and welcomes surfers from around the world. Surfing
is only a 25-minute boat ride from El Coco to Witches Rock where
the experts surf.
Scuba diving and Snorkeling Costa Rica's North Pacific
waters offer divers varied and plentiful marine life. Schools of
small fish (often by the thousands), colorful tropical fish,
Jacks, Barracudas, Eels, Eagle Rays, white-tip Reef Sharks,
Manta Rays and Bull Sharks are commonly spotted. There is an
incredible array of marine life of all varieties and colors
awaiting you off of the nearby reefs and islands. For the
beginner, check out Playa Hermosa. There you can take classes in
the pool, the day before you dive with a certified master diver.
Instruction in the pool takes a couple hours and the student
will be able to practice all the necessary safety and comfort
skills before going out in the ocean for 2 dives. Diving can be
great any month of the year. This is primarily due to the
abundance of plankton and other marine organisms at the lower
end of the food chain that thrive in the warm 75 to 85 degree
tropical waters. Average visibility ranges from 30' to 50' with
possibilities of up to 80'.
Golfing Imagine a golf vacation at any popular golf
destination before the golf traveler discovered them. You will
re-discover "no-hassle" tee times and the enjoyment of playing
unhurried rounds of golf on courses designed by well known golf
architects George Fazio, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Ted Robinson,
Jr., Mike Young and Tracy May. Here you will find all the
ingredients for a great golf vacation and the added bonus of
experiencing the scenic beauty and natural attractions of Costa
Rica.
White Water Rafting Costa Rica offers some of the world's
finest whitewater rafting and kayaking rivers. These rivers
plunge through spectacularly beautiful, largely unexplored
tropical wilderness. Whether an expert or beginner, nature lover
or thrill seeker, rafting enthusiast or active kayaker, there is
an unforgettable experience awaiting you. If you are looking for
an action-packed one-day or multi-day trip to complement your
vacation, the rivers of this beautiful land are waiting for you.
The wild and scenic Costa Rica Rivers offers some of the finest
rapids in Latin America. Suitable even for first time rafters,
this thrill-ride of churning water and breathtaking scenery will
be the highlight of your trip.