Nicoya Peninsula
During your vacation in Costa Rica there are a range of tours and activities that are sure to keep you entertained. If you have visited Costa Rica before then you know it’s not just about the beautiful sunsets, but of course it helps! With paradise as your backdrop, whatever you choose to do in Costa Rica, this is a vacation that you are sure to remember.
Making the most of Costa Rica’s beautiful mountainous landscape, lush green tropical rainforest and an abundance of wildlife, this beach and sun vacation destination is an authentic eco adventure for all the family. Even if you want a relaxing beach and sun vacation, there are plenty of tours available that will let you take in this beautiful country at your own pace.
Costa Rica is well known for offering some of the most innovative and exciting eco adventure tours in the world. Whether you want to tackle some surf, take a canopy tour, horseback ride to a waterfall, snorkel in Cocos Island or just float down the river on a guided bird watching tour, Costa Rica really does have it all. If you are planning to travel to Costa Rica, please have a look through the different activities available in your vacation area.
Snorkeling and Scuba Diving on Your Vacation in Costa Rica
Whether you are a scuba diving veteran or a snorkeling newbie, the coast of Costa Rica is teeming with marine life waiting for you to explore. If you enjoy tours of the aquatic variety then make sure you take a snorkel or scuba diving tour in Costa Rica, with turtles, tropical fish, manta rays and sharks it will certainly be an experience of a lifetime.
World Famous Snorkeling and Scuba Diving Tours in Costa Rica
- Central Pacific Beaches of Playa Manuel Antonio, Playa Jaco and Puntarenas
Offering possibly one of the best locations for snorkeling, the clear waters off the coast of beautiful Playa Manuel Antonio is home to a variety of marine species waiting to be discovered. Of all the things to do in Costa Rica a snorkel along the Pacific Coast is a must. Tours range from just a few hours to a full day and include a bilingual tour guide. Additionally snorkeling tours are available from Playa Jaco, taking you out to the nearby coastlines of Playa Herradura and Playa Hermosa where there is an abundance of tropical marine life. Tours available range from a few hours to a full day and include transportation as well as a filling lunch. Isla Coco just off the coast of Puntarenas is possibly one of the best places to snorkel and scuba dive in Costa Rica. Declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1997 Jacque Cousteau explorer, ecologist and filmmaker said this was one of the most beautiful places in the world so if you are looking for an exciting eco adventure tour whilst on vacation in Costa Rica then this is it! - South Pacific Beaches of Playa Dominical and Playa Bellena
Scuba diving and snorkeling tours in Dominical and the rest of the South Pacific can range from half a day to a full day and rates include a bilingual tour guide, safety induction and scuba diving equipment. Snorkeling and scuba diving tours to the Marina Ballena National Park come highly recommended where you will visit beaches including Playa Ventanas, Playa Pinuelas and Playa Ballena. Whilst in Dominical also pay a visit to Dominicalito, a great place to swim and snorkel along the shoreline. Combine snorkeling with a kayaking or boating trip out into Drake Bay (Bahia Drake). You can also take a half day adventure scuba diving tour to Cano Island where you will be able to swim with snappers, tropical fish, reef sharks, and manta rays, this is a true snorkeling paradise. You can also take a 3 day PADI scuba diving course in Dominical beach as well as underwater photography and videography courses. - The Nicoya Peninsula Beaches of Playa Tamarindo and Playa Flamingo
The Nicoya Peninsula in the northern coast of Costa Rica offers some of the best areas for scuba diving and snorkeling trips. The Gulf of Papagayo is home to stingrays, reef sharks, octopus and many other tropical fish. With excellent visibility this part of Costa Rica is well known for outstanding snorkeling and scuba diving conditions. Tours are available to Catalina or Bat Island where you will even be able to swim with the sharks.
Surfing on Your Vacation in Costa Rica
With its varying coastline, consistent breaks and outstanding sunsets Costa Rica is the place to surf. Attracting the most faithful surfing aficionados from around the globe Costa Rica has appeared in cult surf film classics and is the perfect hideout for celebrity surfers who want to catch some waves undisturbed. If you are planning your next surf vacation then make sure Costa Rica is your next stop!
World Famous Surfing Hotspots in Costa Rica
- Nicoya Peninsula Beaches Near Playa Tamarindo and Playa Grande
Bring your favorite surfboard or just rent one in Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica and take a surf trip out to Witches Rock as well as other secret surfing hot spots. What better place to learn how to surf than in the beach paradise of Playa Tamarindo? Take surfing lessons with local experts so you too can become the master of the waves. With half day to full day tours bilingual surf guides, girl only surf excursions and snorkel and surf combos the setting is made for you to catch that perfect wave that you will be talking about for years to come. - Central Pacific Beaches Near Playa Jaco and Playa Hermosa
The Central Pacific beaches of Playa Jaco, Playa Hermosa, Playa Esterillos, Palo Seco and Playa Isla Damas offer some of the most consistent quality breaks not only in Costa Rica, but the world. Due to their proximity you can easily visit several of these beaches in a day. Playa Jaco has a 3 kilometer stretch of beach that is home to some of Costa Rica’s most faithful wave riders. - South Pacific Beaches Near Playa Dominical
Offering some of the world’s best surfing conditions Playa Dominical is located in the south pacific of Costa Rica. Some of the best surf vacations are to be enjoyed in this part of Costa Rica. With a generous 1.5 kilometer stretch of soft white sand and consistent breaks reaching up to ten meters this is what surfing in paradise is all about. Get ready for an unforgettable surf trip of a lifetime! Surf lessons are available in Dominical for beginners to intermediate and range from one day to a week. Furthermore Dominical is well known for offering the unforgettable eco adventure Surfaris lasting from one up to three days.
Wildlife and Rainforest Tours on Your Vacation in Costa Rica
When it comes to wildlife, it seems that Costa Rica certainly has it all. Costa Rica offers some of the world’s best jungle wildlife eco adventure tours that are suitable for all of the family. Take a whale and dolphin watching tour in the South Pacific National Park of Marina Ballena. Or watch the turtles come ashore to Playa Grande in the Peninsula de Nicoya. Take an adventure snorkeling or scuba diving tour to Isla Coco in Puntarenas or visit Catalina Island in the Gulf of Papagayo. Whether you want to visit gigantic crocodiles that congregate on the banks of the Rio Tarcoles or take a birding tour in Manuel Antonio National Park, there’s no doubt that a trip to Costa Rica is an opportunity of a lifetime.
After your arrival in Costa Rica you will soon realize that you are surrounded by nature. It’s not uncommon to see a humming bird feeding from a flower on your villa porch in the morning or to
hear the distant sound of Congo monkeys as they swing through the trees. Macaws, lizards, iguanas and the world famous sloth live amongst the dense tropical greenery that envelopes the beautiful country of Costa Rica, so get your camera and binoculars ready! It is well documented that many of the species that inhabit Costa Rica are some of the rarest in the world a wildlife vacation in Costa Rica comes highly recommended.
If you enjoy hiking tours there are several locations including Manuel Antonio National Park and Marina Ballena National Park where you can enjoy an exhilarating walk through the rainforest. The world famous Nauyaca Waterfall near Dominical also offers a challenging hiking trail that comes highly recommended.
Guided Fishing Trips and Sailing on Your Vacation in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is world renowned for its world class sport fishing locations the most notable areas include Furuno Bank, Cano Island, Drake Bay and the Gulf of Papagayo where sailfish, roosterfish, Pargo, Wahoo, Tuna, Marlin, and Trevally. All of which are in close proximity to popular beaches including Playa Herradura, Playa Tamarindo, Playa Manuel Antonio, Quepos and Playa Dominical on the Pacific coast. There are a wide variety of sport fishing and private charter tours available to suit all skill levels and preferences.
Off shore sport fishing excursions can range from half to a full day and can include snorkeling as well as on board chefs and meal service. If you are looking for a guided offshore fishing trip then Costa Rica is where you want to be heading. The foundation of Costa Rican tourism is based upon the deep sea fishing charter industry and its continued success has given the country an excellent reputation when it comes to sporting fishing trips. If you are looking for a sport fishing vacation to remember then make Costa Rica your next fishing adventure.
If you are looking for an enjoyable boating adventure without the deep sea fishing then why not hire a luxury catamaran? A fully manned catamaran tour is an excellent way to bring together family and friends and with a full crew on board, meals and drinks can be prepared to your heart’s content and you sit back and enjoy a spectacular sunset in Costa Rica.
Canopy Tours on Your Vacation in Costa Rica
A canopy tour in Costa Rica is an excellent way to take in the surrounding landscape. With its lush greenery, mountainous topography and colorful vegetation it’s difficult to imagine a more fitting eco adventure tour that is suitable for all the family to enjoy. Canopy tours are divided into levels on platforms and taught cables connect each base taking you up to the rainforest canopy and across incredible landscapes. Bilingual canopy tour guides will help you along the way and ensure your safe transportation through the tour.
There are a wide variety of canopy tours available in Costa Rica each with their own unique qualities and all with stringent safety specifications that ensure a safe glide through the Costa Rican rainforest canopy. You can take zipline tours in Playa Jaco, Playa Manuel Antonio, Playa Tamarindo and Playa Dominical.
Kayaking Tours on Your Vacation in Costa Rica
If you enjoy boating trips but are looking for something a little more independent why not take a kayak tour in Costa Rica? Kayaking tours are a great opportunity to take in your surroundings and spot wildlife at your own pace. Costa Rica is known for its abundance of flora and fauna which make a kayak tour an eco adventure suitable for all the family.
Kayaking is a great way to experience Costa Rica. Make your way through the mangroves and look out for capuchin monkeys, pelicans, sloths lizards and even the odd crocodile resting on the river banks. Double kayaks are available for adults accompanied by children, a safety induction and tour guide will be present with you throughout the tour. Kayak adventure tours are available in Playa Tamarindo, Playa Flamingo, Playa Manuel Antonio, Playa Dominical and Playa Jaco.
Horseback Riding Tours on Your Vacation in Costa Rica
Horseback riding is an important part of Costa Rican culture and a significant amount of eco adventure tours on horseback are available throughout the country. An enjoyable day out for all of the family a horseback ride through Costa Rica is an unforgettable experience. Of all the activities available in Costa Rica, a horseback riding tour to the Nauyaca Waterfalls in Dominical should be top of your list. This day long tour begins with a safety induction and horseback ride through the mountains, a quick stop for breakfast and the adventure continues with more sightseeing and a quick canter through expansive fields and a refreshing dip in the famous Nauyaca waterfalls. Additional tours are available in the areas of Playa Jaco, Playa Tamarindo and Playa Manuel Antonio.
ATV Tours On Your Vacation in Costa Rica
A speedy trek through the rainforest on the back of an ATV should be on the top of your list of things to do on your vacation in Costa Rica. If you love nature, rainforest terrain and a speedy ATV then this is the adventure tour for you. There are a variety of ATV tours available in Costa Rica covering most coastal areas including Playa Jaco, Playa Manuel Antonio, Playa Tamarindo and Playa Dominical. Quad bike adventure tours range from half a day to a full day and include a bilingual guide. Whether you are a beginner, want a day out with your family or are looking for an extreme high adrenalin experience there is an ATV tour just for you.
Relax with Yoga on Your Vacation in Costa Rica
If you have come to Costa Rica to relax then it might be worth considering taking a yoga class. Promising one of the best night’s sleep you’ve had in years, a sunset yoga class is the perfect way to unwind and really enjoy your vacation in paradise. Costa Rica has a fantastic landscape and beachside vacation destinations including Playa Tamarindo, Playa Jaco, Playa Dominical and Playa Flamingo offer quality yoga classes for beginners and advanced yoga aficionados alike.
Weddings in the Paradise Destination of Costa Rica
The ultimate tropical wedding destination really is the paradise setting of Costa Rica. From the beautiful lush green landscape of Playa Manuel Antonio to the rolling hills around the Nicoya Peninsula, a wedding in Costa Rica promises to be an unforgettable experience. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, wedding planner or caterers in Costa Rica then rest assured this paradise country knows exactly how it’s done. Costa Rica really will make all your wedding dreams come true.
Tee-Off in Paradise, Golf on Your Vacation in Costa Rica
If you are looking for a place to enjoy a few rounds of golf during your vacation in Costa Rica then there are plenty places where you can tee off in paradise. Try out world class courses at La Iguana in Los Suenos, Jaco, The Reserva Conchal Course in Playa Conchal, Guanacaste, The Four Seasons Resort in the Peninsula Papagayo or Hacienda Pinilla on the North Pacific coast for the ultimate golfing experience in beautiful Costa Rica.
Rafting Tours on Your Vacation in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is well known for having some of the most exciting rapids in the world. World Class white water rafting conditions in Costa Rica mean that this is one of the most exciting boat adventure tours you can enjoy. Rio Reventazon, Rio Pacuare and Rio Sarapiqui are all rivers that offer incredible white water rafting tours.
- If you are heading to Playa Manuel Antonio in the Central Pacific then check out the white water rafting tours in the Rio Savegre and Rio Naranjo offering from Class II to Class IV rapids.
- If your vacation in Costa Rica takes you to Playa Tamarindo or the Nicoya Peninsula, Gulf of Papagayo then try out the Rio Corobici Class I & II rapids or for the more adventurous the Tenorio River Class III to IV rapids.
- If you are heading to the South Pacific area of Playa Dominical and the Osa Peninsula then the Guabo River, Coto Brus River and General River offer from Class III to IV rapids, perfect for some intense white water rafting in Costa Rica.
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