Are you looking for adventure activities in Costa Rica? Well, then you're in luck. When it comes to active travel Costa Rica is waiting for you to come explore! With Sport fishing, Scuba diving, Volcano exploration and rainforest zip lines, you can't afford to wait any longer to explore this tropical heaven that tourists are only just beginning to realize is one of the best places in the world to visit for adventure vacations!
Arenal Volcano at night, take in the view while you soak in a hot tub?!
From the moment you arrive in San Jose, the adventure activities begin! On the day that you arrive you should be sure to check out the Arenal volcano at night! Feel the earth tremble and watch ash and lava burst into the sky, illuminating the heavens. There are even hot springs at the volcano, so you can sit in the warm water, relaxing in the tropical breeze and appreciate the contrast of the volcano against the dark sky and quiet stars.
Rainforest zip lines and Gondola tours
Before you leave San Jose, you also must take a tour of the rainforest canopy. You can't have adenture activities in Costa Rica without getting your feet to leave the ground! There are several options, but the most exciting is without question when you go flying through the jungle on a rainforest zip line! A network of wires that you strap into with a harness and then go flying across gives you a perspective like no other on life in the rainforest canopy. If you need to feel that you are attached to something a little bit more substantial, you can also take on of the aerial tram gondola tours. These open air gondolas seat 6 people and you will be accompanied by a guide that will point out various animals and plant life that you see and explain the ecosystem of the rainforest to you as well.
Scuba Diving in Costa Rica
If you prefer not to go careening through the trees, consider Scuba diving adventure activities in Costa Rica. With two coasts that are not too far apart, there is no shortage of opportunities to see fish, sharks, coral and all sorts of amazing marine life. The best Scuba diving is generally found on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, but there are also a couple of amazing spots on the Pacific coast if you want to get further away from the crowds and off the beaten path.
Sport Fishing Costa Rica
Are you looking for adventure activities in Costa Rica that will get you close to the fish, but without having to strap on a tank? There are unparalled opportunities for sport fishing Costa Rica that you will remember for years to come. Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Wahoo, Tuna... the list goes on and on. It can take over an hour to pull one of these fish in, and you will never look at that spicy tuna hand roll in the same way again when you experience the true power that these fish have.
Needless to say, there is no shortage of adventure activities to be found in Costa Rica. This island is truly an unimaginable playground for those that can't wait to get outside and do more!
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