Life is an Adventure, Live It!

Costa Rica is Central America's jewel. It's an oasis andspring waters. This "spoil me" atmosphere makes it
an Ecotourism heaven, making it one of the besteasy 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 forfalls.SurfingThe Pacific Northwest Guanacaste Coast
laziness.Deep Sea FishingWould you like to hook aof Costa Rica has the most consistent swell activity
sailfish on a fly, catch and release a marlin, fight a giantanywhere 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 yourcreating long rides with easy take offs and hollow
dinner? The North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica is abarrel sections. Playa Tamarindo has a long beach
World-Class sport fishing paradise. More than 40 worldbreak 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 andWitches Rock where the experts surf.Scuba diving
marlin are catch and release), yellow fin tuna andand SnorkelingCosta Rica's North Pacific waters offer
Wahoo are found in abundance. Inshore speciesdivers 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 ofSharks, Manta Rays and Bull Sharks are commonly
Costa Rica. They can accommodate an individual, aspotted. There is an incredible array of marine life of all
couple, a family or a group of any size.Canopyvarieties and colors awaiting you off of the nearby
ToursSwing like a monkey thru the trees on a zip linereefs and islands. For the beginner, check out Playa
canopy tour. Guides are professionals in the area ofHermosa. There you can take classes in the pool, the
Canopying and most have years of previousday before you dive with a certified master diver.
experience. The canopy tour offers any adventurousInstruction in the pool takes a couple hours and the
tourist the opportunity to ascend into the foreststudent will be able to practice all the necessary
canopy and see jungle life from a perspectivesafety and comfort skills before going out in the ocean
available previously to only a select few researchersfor 2 dives. Diving can be great any month of the year.
and photographers. This is an Adventure for all agesThis is primarily due to the abundance of plankton and
that should not be missed.SailingExperience a day ofother 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 baypossibilities of up to 80'.GolfingImagine a golf vacation
you can snorkel coral and rock formations, swim, orat any popular golf destination before the golf traveler
simply enjoy the secluded beaches. The best way ofdiscovered them. You will re-discover "no-hassle" tee
relaxing on your vacation is to enjoy a beautifultimes and the enjoyment of playing unhurried rounds of
Guanacaste Sunset Cruise. Sit-back and watch thegolf on courses designed by well known golf architects
colorful sunset, while sipping a cold beer, rum punch orGeorge Fazio, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Ted Robinson,
soft drinks and enjoying the light snacks.Volcano's, HotJr., Mike Young and Tracy May. Here you will find all
Springs, Mud Baths and WaterfallsArenal volcano isthe ingredients for a great golf vacation and the added
well known for its exploding lava shows. Shop at thebonus 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 forRica offers some of the world's finest whitewater
freshwater fishing. It's home to the hard-hitting rainbowrafting 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 naturallywilderness. Whether an expert or beginner, nature
warm thermal waters amid tropical gardens at Arenallover or thrill seeker, rafting enthusiast or active
Volcano National Park. For the sports enthusiast youkayaker, there is an unforgettable experience awaiting
can windsurf one of the premier windsurfingyou. If you are looking for an action-packed one-day or
destinations in the world. Due to the area's irregularmulti-day trip to complement your vacation, the rivers
topography the wind is constant, providing excellentof this beautiful land are waiting for you. The wild and
windsurfing conditions, especially in the dry seasonscenic Costa Rica Rivers offers some of the finest
between December and April.Buena Vista Hotrapids 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, steamscenery will be the highlight of your trip.We traveled to
bath, and natural spa are located at the foot ofCosta Rica on vacation in 2001. Fell in love with the
Volcano, Rincon de la Vieja. At the hot springs, you willpeople and their country. Purchased property on the
relax unconditionally as you enjoy pleasurable andlast day of our vacation and built a villa in 2002.
rejuvenating treatments with volcanic mud and warmHandles villa rentals for five additional villas.