ACTIVITIES

Canopy Tours

The canopy tour is a tourist attraction that lets visitors explore the elevated ecosystem of the rain forests with a birds eye view of the jungle's plant and animal species. There are platforms built atop the massive canopy trees of the forest and a ride similar to a ski lift that takes passengers floating through the tree tops from one platform to another. This provides an incredible view of the hundreds of species of birds, animals, snakes, frogs and insects. Adventurous travelers can spend a night in a tree house in the canopy.

Bungee Jumping

The "vie jo puente sobre el Rio Colorado," is an old bridge located over a 100 meter gorge. Jumps are usually done on weekends but for small groups of people they can be arranged at other times as well. The bungees that are used are about 30 meters long which stretches to about 60 meters when it reaches its limit.

Ballooning

The wonderful tropical landscape of Costa Rica provides for incredible balloon rides. Visitors taking these balloon flights have multiple routes to choose from. From scenic towns, coffee estates and farm lands to flights over the paos volcano to the fantastic flight over the rain forests. Multiday packages are offered for people who want to do all the trips. Adventurous travellers can choose a combination of balooning and other outdoor activities like rafting, biking or hiking.

Whitewater Rafting

Jostling along the white water in the midst of breathtaking scenery is a popular tourist activity in Costa Rica. The options are unlimited whether you want to brave the toughest white water rapids or paddle along smoothly flowing rivers.

Fishing

Costa Rica is world famous for deep sea fishing. The warm waters are home for numerous sport fish such as striped marlin, blue marlin, sailfish, tuna, and roosterfish to name a few. There is great fishing both on the Pacific and the Caribbean side of the country.

Surfing

It is not by accident that Costa Rica has become one of the best surfing destination in he world, not only for its heaven-like oceans, but also for its variety of surf sports, so close to each other possibilities of getting total satisfaction from your surf adventure are almost a hundred percent.

Mountain Biking

One operator is currently expanding his operation and has begun developing several biking routes for diehard enthusiasts who want to sweat and work it when on their bikes. While there are routes that take as long as six-hours to complete are also more moderate paths for those less-experienced riders.

Horseback Riding

Horseback riding in Costa Rica can take you along beaches, at the edge of the country roads, through pastures and along forest trails. Riding is great fun- once you get used the different saddle, stirrups and neck-rein steering. Although not strictly necessary, a little equestrian experience will stand you in good stead since ranch horses are usually rounded up for trail duty.

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Courtesy of Christopher P. Baker and Avalon Travel Publishing.
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