Hiking, Adventure And Other Things To Do In Costa Rica

Are you an adventure traveler, sun worshiper, explorer, or an all-in-one? Well, no matter your tastes and interests, Costa Rica's got you covered!

With hundreds of miles of coastline beach goers can dip their toes in all types of water activities or become class A beach bums and just take pure pleasure in complete tranquility and relaxation.

Explore Costa Rica's best by zipping into the numerous rainforests, dry tropical forests, volcanoes, and other parks. Hire professional nature guides and get the low down, go flying through the air on a canopy tour, or hike the well-done trails that take you on suspension bridges and atop active volcanoes. You can actually have that exciting adventure you've ever wanted to experience.

And don't miss your chance to see the local culture in action during one of the country's lively festivals and carnivals for the true Costa Rican experience.

* ATV and Dune Buggy Tours
* Bird and Wildlife Watching
* Bungee Jumping
* Canoeing and Kayaking
* Canopy Tours
* Canyoning or Waterfall Rappelling
* Caving - Caving
* Chocolate Tours
* Coffee Tours
* Day Spas
* Diving and Snorkeling
* Dolphin and Whale Watching
* Gambling
* Golfing
* Hang Gliding
* Hiking
* Horseback Riding
* Hot Air Ballooning
* Hot Springs
* Jet Skis
* Musical Events and Carnivals of Costa Rica
* Parasailing
* Rafting and Tubing
* Safari Boat Ride
* Sailing and Catamaran tours
* Snorkeling and Scuba Diving
* Sport Fishing
* Surfs Up
* Ultra light Tours - Fly like a Human
* Turtle Tours
* Windsurfing - Gliding on Water

Hiking in Costa Rica

Put on your hiking shoes; get your binoculars ready, grab a camera, and go! With over 160 parks, reserves, refuges, volcanoes, and other conservation areas to visit, you are going to see mother nature at her best! Costa Rica is world-famous for up-close encounters with amazing wildlife and full-on immersion into a variety of ecosystems while hiking the well-marked trails.

Here are a few questions to contemplate on:

1) Do you want to hike through the lowland forests and coastal wetlands of Corcovado National 2) Park?
3) Are you a mountain climber?
4) How about attacking the steep trails of Chirripo National Park?
5) Why not enjoy a leisure hike to the top of Volcano Poas and Arenal Volcano?
6) Why not experience the hanging bridges of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Insider Tips:

1) The best time to see birds and wildlife is early in the day.
2) During the rainy season, get on the trails early; that way you won't get all wet and muddy.
3) To see the most elusive animals, hire a professional naturalist guide or join a tour.