| Costa Rica is Central America's jewel. It's an oasis and | | | | spring waters. This "spoil me" atmosphere makes it |
| an Ecotourism heaven, making it one of the best | | | | easy to forget the hustle and bustle of modern life. By |
| places to experience the tropics with minimal impact. | | | | horseback you can visit three waterfalls. Each one has |
| It's also mostly coastline, which means great surfing, | | | | Natural swimming pools at the bottom of the |
| activities and beaches galore with a climate built for | | | | falls.SurfingThe Pacific Northwest Guanacaste Coast |
| laziness.Deep Sea FishingWould you like to hook a | | | | of Costa Rica has the most consistent swell activity |
| sailfish on a fly, catch and release a marlin, fight a giant | | | | anywhere in Costa Rica. The waves are perfect for |
| tuna, reel in dolphin fish, take a swim with a porpoise, | | | | beginners and experts alike, with daily offshore winds |
| and catch a few snappers to take back for your | | | | creating long rides with easy take offs and hollow |
| dinner? The North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica is a | | | | barrel sections. Playa Tamarindo has a long beach |
| World-Class sport fishing paradise. More than 40 world | | | | break and welcomes surfers from around the world. |
| records have been registered within an 80-mile radius. | | | | Surfing is only a 25-minute boat ride from El Coco to |
| Sailfish, black marlin, blue marlin, striped marlin (sails and | | | | Witches Rock where the experts surf.Scuba diving |
| marlin are catch and release), yellow fin tuna and | | | | and SnorkelingCosta Rica's North Pacific waters offer |
| Wahoo are found in abundance. Inshore species | | | | divers varied and plentiful marine life. Schools of small |
| include large concentrations of roosterfish and snapper. | | | | fish (often by the thousands), colorful tropical fish, |
| Billfish are the favored target of most visiting anglers. | | | | Jacks, Barracudas, Eels, Eagle Rays, white-tip Reef |
| There are many charter boats on the west coast of | | | | Sharks, Manta Rays and Bull Sharks are commonly |
| Costa Rica. They can accommodate an individual, a | | | | spotted. There is an incredible array of marine life of all |
| couple, a family or a group of any size.Canopy | | | | varieties and colors awaiting you off of the nearby |
| ToursSwing like a monkey thru the trees on a zip line | | | | reefs and islands. For the beginner, check out Playa |
| canopy tour. Guides are professionals in the area of | | | | Hermosa. There you can take classes in the pool, the |
| Canopying and most have years of previous | | | | day before you dive with a certified master diver. |
| experience. The canopy tour offers any adventurous | | | | Instruction in the pool takes a couple hours and the |
| tourist the opportunity to ascend into the forest | | | | student will be able to practice all the necessary |
| canopy and see jungle life from a perspective | | | | safety and comfort skills before going out in the ocean |
| available previously to only a select few researchers | | | | for 2 dives. Diving can be great any month of the year. |
| and photographers. This is an Adventure for all ages | | | | This is primarily due to the abundance of plankton and |
| that should not be missed.SailingExperience a day of | | | | other marine organisms at the lower end of the food |
| sailing and exploring the impressive Costa Rican coast. | | | | chain that thrive in the warm 75 to 85 degree tropical |
| While sailing you could encounter dolphins, whales, | | | | waters. Average visibility ranges from 30' to 50' with |
| turtles, manta rays and bat rays. Anchored in a bay | | | | possibilities of up to 80'.GolfingImagine a golf vacation |
| you can snorkel coral and rock formations, swim, or | | | | at any popular golf destination before the golf traveler |
| simply enjoy the secluded beaches. The best way of | | | | discovered them. You will re-discover "no-hassle" tee |
| relaxing on your vacation is to enjoy a beautiful | | | | times and the enjoyment of playing unhurried rounds of |
| Guanacaste Sunset Cruise. Sit-back and watch the | | | | golf on courses designed by well known golf architects |
| colorful sunset, while sipping a cold beer, rum punch or | | | | George Fazio, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Ted Robinson, |
| soft drinks and enjoying the light snacks.Volcano's, Hot | | | | Jr., Mike Young and Tracy May. Here you will find all |
| Springs, Mud Baths and WaterfallsArenal volcano is | | | | the ingredients for a great golf vacation and the added |
| well known for its exploding lava shows. Shop at the | | | | bonus of experiencing the scenic beauty and natural |
| road side gallery's and gift shops. Visit the rain forest. | | | | attractions of Costa Rica.White Water RaftingCosta |
| Lake Arenal, a beautiful 22-mile long lake is great for | | | | Rica offers some of the world's finest whitewater |
| freshwater fishing. It's home to the hard-hitting rainbow | | | | rafting and kayaking rivers. These rivers plunge through |
| bass, or quapote: five to six pounders are common. | | | | spectacularly beautiful, largely unexplored tropical |
| Take your swimsuits to bathe in the pools of naturally | | | | wilderness. Whether an expert or beginner, nature |
| warm thermal waters amid tropical gardens at Arenal | | | | lover or thrill seeker, rafting enthusiast or active |
| Volcano National Park. For the sports enthusiast you | | | | kayaker, there is an unforgettable experience awaiting |
| can windsurf one of the premier windsurfing | | | | you. If you are looking for an action-packed one-day or |
| destinations in the world. Due to the area's irregular | | | | multi-day trip to complement your vacation, the rivers |
| topography the wind is constant, providing excellent | | | | of this beautiful land are waiting for you. The wild and |
| windsurfing conditions, especially in the dry season | | | | scenic Costa Rica Rivers offers some of the finest |
| between December and April.Buena Vista Hot | | | | rapids in Latin America. Suitable even for first time |
| SpringsCanopy tour, hot springs, horses, water slide, | | | | rafters, this thrill-ride of churning water and breathtaking |
| waterfall and mud bath. The thermal waters, steam | | | | scenery will be the highlight of your trip.We traveled to |
| bath, and natural spa are located at the foot of | | | | Costa Rica on vacation in 2001. Fell in love with the |
| Volcano, Rincon de la Vieja. At the hot springs, you will | | | | people and their country. Purchased property on the |
| relax unconditionally as you enjoy pleasurable and | | | | last day of our vacation and built a villa in 2002. |
| rejuvenating treatments with volcanic mud and warm | | | | Handles villa rentals for five additional villas. |