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Main Activities in Costa Rica

Looking for some main activities in Costa Rica? Well look no further! There are many different activities that you can look into, so there is something for everyone when vacationing in Costa Rica. From adventure to peaceful activities, we have it all here!

Canopy Tours


One of the main activities in Costa Rica, especially for the adventurous, is canopy (treetop) tours of the rainforest. This activity is fun and can be done in most of the rainforests especially in the following locations: Monteverde Cloud Forest, Mahogany Park – San Jose, Drake Bay and Limon. This is a fun way to explore the canopy tops and zip through the trees safely and high above the forest floor for a look that not many people get to see. This is a fun and popular way to spend the time. Other locations are Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio and San Mateo.

White Water Rafting


This is another one of the main activities in Costa Rica. White water rafting is a good way to see places in Costa Rica from a different point of view. These trips are part of the thriving eco tourism that has flourished in Costa Rica in recent years. Many different companies such as Rios Tropicales and Costa Sol offer white water rafting trips around different areas in Costa Rica such as Pacuare, Sarapiquí and Reventazón rafting to name two of the places that these tours go to. The Corobici and Pejibaye rivers are another two that offer excellent white water rafting.

Bird Watching


If you are a bird watcher, then you have hit on one of the main activities in Costa Rica to do. Many people are avid bird watchers, and Costa Rica has plenty of opportunities to indulge in this peaceful pastime. There are several places to bird watch such as Mawamba Lodge which offers 300 species of birds such as herons, green macaws and manikins. Rara Avis Rain Forest Lodge and Reserve is another good place to watch birds such as sun bitterns, umbrella birds parrots and toucans. Rincon de la Vieja Mountain Lodge sports over 200 species of bird and even horseback trips are possible to various points in the park.

Fishing


Sport fishing is another of the main activities in Costa Rica. With temperate waters, there are many types of fish to catch such as marlin, sailfish, tuna, wahoo, tarpon and snook just to name a few of the species of fish available. Many fishing charters in Costa Rica include Americana, Crocodile Bay and Luna Tours to name a few of the charters available to the sport fisherman. Mar Huron Sport fishing is recognized by the IGFA as one of the best charters around. Most sport fishing takes place in the fertile Osa Peninsula, where many species grow and thrive.

Horse Back Riding


This is one of the main activities in Costa Rica that everyone can enjoy. Riding horseback is a good way to see the country side and many popular tourist destinations such as Monteverde are offering horseback adventures. Horseback riding is the best way to see many fascinating places in Costa Rica. With such diversity in the landscape, riding horseback is truly the best way to see and experience the landscape. From the mountains to the rainforests, there is truly something of value for everyone who loves riding in different terrains. One such program is the Tocori Waterfalls at Rancho Don Gilberto. This allows you to travel through both history and nature with views that are absolutely stunning.

Beaches


When you think about Costa Rica one of the main activities in Costa Rica are the beaches. With so many beaches in Costa Rica, you would be hard pressed not to find something that you want to do. Windsurfing, snorkelling, surfing and swimming are main activities in Costa Rica. On the Nicoya Peninsula, so many beaches are found here with crystal clear waters and white sand. If you love surfing, then check out Playa Dominica. This is a surfer’s beach and is recognized as the best surfing beach in Costa Rica. Manuel Antonio is recognized as the most recognizable beach, with its pristine clear waters and white sand beaches. From surfing to zip lines, from snorkelling to kayaking, you can find it all here.

 
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