Adventure Holidays In Costa Rica

Stretching from sea to sea, Costa Rica is a country of sandy beaches fringed by palms, grassy savannahs, warm inland valleys, temperate plateaus, smoking volcanoes, frosty peaks, forested slopes and steamy jungles. A sequence of volcanic mountains run down the middle of the country: in the centre of these mountains is a high-altitude fertile plain, with coastal lowlands on either side. The Caribbean coast is home to mangroves, swamps and sandy beaches, while the Pacific coast is much more rugged and rocky.

ADVENTURE SPORTS IN COSTA RICA

Whether it's on land or in water, adventure sports in Costa Rica won't let you down. There are a number of activities that can keep your heart pumping while visiting some of the most beautiful areas the country has to offer, including river rafting, kayaking, surfing, diving, snorkelling, and hiking amid spectacular canyons and rain forest. Costa Rica offers ideal conditions for hiking whether you just want to hike through dense jungle or vast mountainous terrain, there are boundless possibilities all over the country.

ADVENTURE SPORTS AREAS AND REGIONS IN COSTA RICA

Best spots for water sports

Pavones on the Pacific Coast is a top spot for surfing, while snorkelling and diving opportunities abound at the Reserva Biologica Isla del Caño. Divers should head to Cahuita National Park on the Caribbean to explore coral, but if wreck diving is more your thing, head to Puerto Viejo. River kayaking takes place on the Bebedero River , or along the Sarapiquí.  

Best spots for hiking & trekking

Barra Honda National Park is popular for its dozens of caverns, some of which plunge to depths of more than 600 feet. Another favourite spot is Rincón de la Vieja, a diverse national park with an impressive volcano, fumaroles, sulfuric ponds, geysers, hot springs and a rich flora and fauna.