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
"viejo 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.
Much
of the information on our site as it relates to Costa Rica is:
 Courtesy
of Christopher P. Baker and Avalon Travel Publishing.
© 2004 Christopher P. Baker. All Rights Reserved.
Spanish Abroad, Inc. highly
recommends Christopher P. Baker's book: Moon
Handbooks Costa Rica. Click on the image to visit
his website where you can purchase this book or find out more
about the author.
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