Costa Rica adventure travel guide. When you really want to have some fun, we’ll help you find the best adventure travel in Costa Rica!
Being the ecological hot spot that Costa Rica is, there is no shortage of amazing things to see and do. In fact, the only real problem with Costa Rica is that there is too much to see and do. Short of backpacking around the country for several months, there is almost no way to see everything Costa Rica has to offer. For this very reason, many travelers look to organized tours to help them maximize their time abroad. The Costa Rica Explorer Tour is one such tour.
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In Santa Elena, a small town near Monte Verde, is one of the coolest attractions in all of Costa Rica. The best part about this super secret adventure, its free. This “attraction” isn’t so much of an attraction as it is a dead tree. Yes, a dead tree is one of the coolest things to see in Costa Rica, to find out why, you’ll have to keep reading.
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Walk anywhere in La Fortuna and you’ll see and abundance of tours available. Anything from guided waterfall hikes to lava flow tours. One of the most popular tours in the area is some sort of lava and hot springs combination tour. Since there are a number of hot spring parks in the area, these tours can range in price from moderate to expensive.
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Types of Activities: Beaches, Swimming, Cliff Jumping
Average Cost: Free
Recommendations: If you aren’t a strong swimmer you may want to rent a kayak.
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There’s a great little “island” to jump off of in Puerto Viejo. It’s probably the most fun thing to do there, and also the least known. We had done it three times in one week, and when we took the owner of Rocking J’s out with us, it was his first time. I think we started a trend.
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If I mention Puerto Viejo a lot its because I absolutly love this Costa Rica city. So much so that I will be moving there in March 2008! A while back I wrote a basic city guide about Puerto Viejo de Limon. The guide covers the basics of where to eat, sleep, etc. This guide is more about what there is to do in the city of Puerto Viejo and how to make the most of it.
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Throughout the La Fortuna and Arenal area are a number of hot springs. While a number of higher end resorts have their own, private hot springs, there are three main hot spring attractions and a “secret” spot. Each of these hot springs has their own environment and feel to them. From lush, tropical and secluded hot springs to ones with more of a theme park feel, you can find hot springs to fit your needs.
Eco Termales - For the best bang for you buck, these are the hot springs of choice. …
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 1 hour North of San Jose
If you are stuck in San Jose you may find yourself bored very quickly. Short of some night clubs and a ton of museums, there isn’t much to do in the city. If you have an entire day to kill, I would suggest looking into a trip to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. The Waterfall Gardens are filled with animals, great views, hiking, and tons of waterfalls.
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Next to zip lines and canopy tours, whitewater rafting is one of the most popular adventure travel activities in Costa Rica. With a number of world class rivers ranging from easy to hardcore, theres a river here for everyone. No matter if you are looking for a relaxing float trip so you can take in the sights or and adrenaline pumping class V river, you’ll find it in Costa Rica.
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Types of Activities: Beaches, Snorkeling, Swimming
Average Cost: $5 for snorkel rental
Recommendations: Rent your snorkel from your hotel
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Once you’ve biked and hiked your way to any of the many secluded beaches in Mazanillo, it’s time to break out your snorkel and mask. There is decent snorkeling at any of the beaches here. Although it’s not the greatest snorkeling in the world, it’s still a fun way to spend the day. There are tons of small damsel fish, crabs all over the place, and if you’re lucky, you may see an eel or lobster.
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Saverge River: (Class II-IV) - Start off the trip with a 4×4 trip deep into the backcountry area near the put-in of Rio Saverge. This trip averages about four hours. There are plenty of spots for swiming, relaxing, and enjoying. You are likely to see lots of jungle animals, waterfalls, and amazing scenery. Many trips stop for lunch and snacks.
Nanajro River: (Class III-IV) - Not for first timers, this river can go from exciting to extreme with just a little bit of rain. The river runs through a lavish jungle gorge that starts above Quepos. …
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