Costa Rica has a huge variation in it's terrain. Therefore it doesn’t make it easy to plan a vacation when the list is longer than a book by Charles Dickens. In Costa Rica on both coasts you will find from top-notch luxurious resorts to economical cabins especially load of Airbnb. Depending on your budget or on what you are looking for, we will find a great spot to relax. So here we come to help, the Traveling Ticos to the Rescue to give you 5 Amazing things to Do in Costa Rica!
Surfing
Costa Rica is home to the best surfers' chill spots, and this is why they come here from all over the world to catch some waves. With it's Pura Vida life Style Costa Rican tend to chill and relax at the beach with no stress. Costa Rica enjoys a very warm climate all year along. The rainy season lasts slightly longer on the Caribbean side. Guanacaste, an old cowboy country, has long wild deserted beaches. Also, the Central Pacific is home to Playa Hermosa that has the most challenging waves.
Hiking
True Costa Rica nature vacations are more than just a nature retreats. They’re more likely to introduce you to fantastic destinations in the form of nature walks. From deep jungle trails in the mountains to among the evergreen giants of the lowlands. Nature walks in Costa Rica put you up close and personal with some of the best spots Costa Rica has to offer!
Some of the mos famous locations to go hiking in Costa Rica are:
Poas Volcano National Park.
Canopy Suspension Bridges.
Manuel Antonio National Park.
La Fortuna Waterfall.
Cabo Blanco Absolute Natural Reserve.
Snorkeling
The snorkeling here is different than many areas the world over. For example Caño Island Biological Reserve is one of the best places in Latin America for snorkeling and scuba diving. In the clear warm waters of the Pacific Coast you can explore this marine reserve, with five platforms of low coral reefs featuring 15 different species of stony coral. A snorkeling tour will take roughly 3-4 hours, within in this short time you will see some breathtaking things. The fish alone are beautiful but it doesn’t end there, the reefs in the Caribbean are astonishing
Coffee Tour
Aside from Colombia, Costa Rica is known to have some of the best coffee in the world. Since the middle of the 19th century, the coffee bean has played important social, economic, and even political roles for the country. Coffee tours are filled with culture and history with tours in the fields picking coffee, roaster, and cafes.
White Water Rafting
With so many lushly forested canyons made rich and green by rain year tropical rains, it’s no wonder Costa Rica is a top destination for whitewater rafting. The tall mountains from the continental divide gather rain clouds that enrich Costa Rica with burgeoning rushing rivers for whitewater adventures that are an exciting adventure and a pleasure because they are not even cold! Some of the top locations for this sport are:
Pacuare River Class III & IV
Lower Balsa River Class II & III
Sarapiqui River and Toro River Class III & IV
Tenorio River Class III & IV
Naranjo Class III
Savegre Class II & III
El General River Class III & IV
These are just some of the Amazing things that can be done in Costa Rica. It was difficult nearing it down to just 5. However in the future we will be making another list since I feel like there is just so many things that can be included. Hope the list is of help when planing vacation, don't hesitate in contacting us if you have any questions. During your trip please keep in mind Safe travel. To get tip on this check out Tips To Stay Safe While Traveling Abroad
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