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The Exciting Canopy Tours in Costa Rica

Jan 13, 2012   //   by admin   //   News  //  Comments Off

Canopy tours, which are also known as zip line adventures were developed by scientists in the United States to study the canopies of trees without distressing the life above. The rain forest became the best target for this method due to its complex ecosystems. In Costa Rica this has been done in the Biological station La Selva for scientific studies with favorable results. Costa Rica car rental

As a sport, canopy tours became very popular in Costa Rica, during the mid 1990’s and have also spread to several parts of the world. This is considered adventure sport as “flying” 40 or 50 meters among tree tops of the tropical rain and cloud forests poses some risks. It is very important to use common sense when you get involved in this activity. Be sure to look for companies that have a good reputation and that follow rigorous safety precautions before trying it. In order to have a safe ride, always make sure you are securely fastened into your harness and that you have two straps one for the ride and the other for backup.

It is also very important to collect as much information about a specific canopy tour as possible, because not all tours are the same. Some of these tours are thrill rides, while others provide a closer and more paced view of the rainforest, mixing in some hanging bridges, and guided walks along jungle trails. Car rental Costa Rica

There are many skywalks through out Costa Rica’s forests that have bridges strung across a valley from where you can walk above the canopy of trees and get an amazing view of the forest below. Nevertheless the most popular form of canopy touring is the kind where platforms are built into the strongest trees and a zip line is strung in between them. You are sent zipping across the forests from tree to tree on these lines via a safety harness.

The rainforest offers an unparalleled world full of interesting creatures that inhabit those beautiful regions. Some companies allow tourists to camp overnight in the platforms atop the trees. If you decided to go to a canopy tour, it could be a good idea to carry with you a light raincoat, light clothes, camera, binoculars, insect repellent. The rest of the equipment you may require will be provided by the company.

The list of companies that offer canopy tours in Costa Rica is big. Some offer high platforms and long rappels, others offer eco-themed adventures close to volcanoes and other important sites.

These tours are definitely meant for adventurous tourists who enjoy the adrenaline rush. They are an unforgettable experience and there’s nothing like canopying through a tropical forest. This is a great way to explore a truly unique habitat like the rainforests without disturbing the wildlife or endangering the trees themselves.

Marino Ballena National Park, a Great Snorkeling and Diving Destination

Jan 12, 2012   //   by admin   //   News  //  Comments Off

The Marino Ballena National Park is situated in the south pacific coast in Bahia Ballena, in the province of Puntarenas. The park belongs to the Area of Conservation for the Osa region and was officially declared a Marine National Park in 1989.

This park has an extension of 110 land hectares and 5,375 sea hectares. It was named after the humpback whales that migrate from mid July and October, and again in December through March. The main objective of the park is to preserve the rich marine ecosystems that are found inside the park boundaries. Car rental Costa Rica

The Marino Ballena National Park forms part of the 1% of Costa Rica’s protected marine territory. An interesting fact about Costa Rica is that it has 11 times more marine territory than land, and contains at least 85 species that are endemic to its waters.

The Marino Ballena National Park has golden sandy beaches, rocky shorelines, cliffs, islands, mangrove ecosystems, rock and coral reefs. The most prominent land formation found within the park is the Punta Uvita Whale Tail (Punta Uvita Tombolo). This is a sand bar that extends one kilometer into the Pacific Ocean. When the tide is low, visitors can walk out to the Punta Uvita Tombolo where rock reef stretches out creating the shape of a whale tail.

The park also protects a large stretch of coral reef and forms a crescent necklace with the small rock island of La Viuda, one large island called Isla Ballena and three small rocky islands called Las Tres Hermanas. The famous sea caves of Ventana Beach are located to the south. Costa Rica car rental Company

The Marino Ballena National Park is inhabited by marine birds such as pelicans, brown booby and frigates. About 70 species of fish and marine mammals are found here, among them bi-color parrot, bump-head, puffer, butterfly, marlin, tuna, wahoo, etc., humpback whales, brydes, orca, false orca, spotted dolphins, spinner, crabs, starfish, worms, sea snakes, lobsters, sponges and mollusk. The park also shelters sea turtles such as the Olive Ridley, hawksbill, leatherback, and green turtles as well as reptiles like the green iguana.

The Park has 18 coral species, consequently it is one of the best snorkeling places to observe corals of the central-south pacific of Costa Rica. Here visitors can snorkel and dive to observe eight coral communities and two coral reefs with the majority of three different species of corals which are Stony Coral, Star Column Coral, and Cauliflower Coral.

At the north end of the park is Uvita, which is a small community with beautiful beaches and incredibly clear-blue water. Playa Uvita is a good place for horseback riding, scuba diving, swimming or just going for a walk on its clean sandy beach. The beach is inside the protected area of the park, so hunting any of the marine life is strictly prohibited.

Marino Ballena National Park and Caño Island Reserve make for the best Costa Rica snorkeling and diving destinations.

Come here on your next vacation and have a great time!

Drake Bay and Its Amazing Attractions

Jan 10, 2012   //   by admin   //   News  //  Comments Off

Drake Bay or as it is known in Spanish Bahía Drake, is located on the northern end of the Osa Península. It is a very inaccessible place, however it is also one of the most renowned destinations in the country. Car rental Costa Rica

It was discovered by Sir Francis Drake in 1579 while he was circumnavigating the world. Drake Bay is the access to Corcovado National Park and is a place from where you can enjoy many activities and tours in the area. Costa Rica car rental Company

Here visitors will find many eco-lodges that are run on solar power generators and other environmentally friendly practices.

Several lodges and hotels provide their own pick up service by boat. This service is generally offered from the town of
Sierpe.

When you come here, be aware that due to the remoteness of the region, communication might be limited. Take into consideration that cell phones might not work. The common way of communication is via a shortwave radio or radio phones.

From Drake you can go to Corcovado National Park. Here you will find the tallest primary rainforest in the world. This park shelters several endangered animal and bird species. It also protects a wide variety of flora which in many cases is endemic.

Isla del Caño is also nearby and it offers great snorkeling and scuba diving. Here you will be able to swim among gorgeous multicolored tropical fish and dolphins. The area also offers horseback riding tours and sport fishing off the coast.

Canoeing and kayaking are also activities that can be arranged here. If you enjoy birdwatching, there are great birdwatching opportunities and great hiking trails to many distant beaches.

Protecting a lot of beach and tropical forest, the 1,235 acre (500 ha) Punta Río Claro National Wildlife Refuge is located on the hills south of the tiny town of Agujitas. If you go further south along the coast, you will find the Campanario Biological Reserve. Here they offer courses in Neotropical Ecology and they provide rustic accommodations.

In addition, Drake Bay is a great base to explore the uninhabited Caño Island and the Caño Island Biological Reserve. This is one of the most popular snorkeling locations in the area. The island has remnants from an ancient civilization that carved stone spheres dating back to pre-Columbian eras. The reserve makes up 740 acres (300 ha) of beautiful protected land with trails that you can explore.

Its beaches are visited by Olive Ridley sea turtles, which lay their eggs on the sandy beaches. Just offshore, whales and dolphins enjoy gathering in the temperate waters. Tours can be arranged from Drake as the island is about 10 miles offshore.

Drake Bay is the perfect vacation spot for those who want to relax and get away from it all. The rustic area around the bay offers many activities for you, which include scuba diving, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, horseback riding, hiking,sport fishing, bird-watching or exploring the miles of deserted scenic coastline.

Visit Drake Bay, and enjoy an unforgettable vacation.

The Curious Long-Tailed Hermit

Jan 10, 2012   //   by admin   //   News  //  Comments Off

The long-tailed hermit is a hummingbird that is very active in wet lowland forests, especially in the forest edge and old second growth. It usually lives at elevations as high as 1,000 m. At higher elevations the long-tailed hermit is replaced by the green hermit, which is similar in biology and also chooses similar habitats. Car rental Costa Rica

In the Caribbean lowlands, the long-tailed hermit can be commonly seen in Tortuguero National Park, La Selva Biological Station, and in Cahuita. From May to September, it is more common on the southern Pacific slope, particularly at Carara National Park, Villa Lapas, Lapa Ríos, and Corcovado National Park. Costa Rica car rental 4×4

This beautiful bird is curious and assertive. Its amazingly long curved bill may appear before visitors in tropical forests. It hovers until it feels that there is danger and then it simply escapes and flies away as speedily as it appeared.

Other hermits also share the characteristic bill and some also have the extended tail feathers. The bill of this species measures 3.5 to 4 cm, which is nearly one-third of its body length. Their long tail feathers are half as long as the rest of their body.

The long-tailed hermit has bronzy green feathers on its back. It can have a darker brown head to a more tawny lower body and a brownish grey belly and breast. It has clear white stripes above and below the eye. The upper mandible is black, and the lower is a dull orange. This is an interesting characteristic because when it opens its mouth this orange lining usually intimidates its attacker. Females have the same color but are smaller, measuring 15 cm. long and weighing 6 g.

Hermit hummingbirds are solitary travelers, always looking for nectar. The long-tailed hermit can adapt and adjust to the changing rhythms of flower availability. They also like to feed at flowers from which they solely can access the nectar with their particularly shaped bills. Generally, the hermit is thwarted by smaller and more aggressive hummingbirds if it tries to feed on their flowers. Most of these smaller hummingbirds do not try to feed at the hermit’s preferred flowers. The hermit’s favorite flowers usually grow along stream edges in tall second growth or the forest understory and consequently they are usually seen here. These flowers are heliconia, passiflora vitifolia, costus, and aphelandra. They may also pick spiders or insects from webs or vegetation.

Males court females using a lek system, which consists in that about 12 males gather in a dense thicket, often near a stream. Each male defines a territory and sings from his different perches within it. The males vocalize single-note songs, dare each other, and track the others according to their songs. Long-tailed hermits usually start lekking when heliconia flowers are bursting into bloom, which is usually during the months of May and June.

The female builds a nest on the underside of a leaf tip on a palm, banana plant, or heliconia. This way she protects the nest from the rain and she disguises it to thwart off predators. Unfortunately very few offspring survive to adulthood because nests are usually destroyed by other animals.

Visit Costa Rica and its parks, and admire the unique and long-tailed hermit.

The Mystic Tortuguero National Park

Jan 6, 2012   //   by admin   //   News  //  Comments Off

The most important attraction of Tortuguero National Park is definitely its turtles. Green Sea, Leatherback, and Hawksbill turtles nest on the beaches here. Costa Rica car rental

Green Sea Turtles are considered an endangered species because they are hunted for the adults’ meat and for turtle soup. Additionally their eggs are poached for their supposed aphrodisiac qualities. An interesting fact is that Hawksbill turtles have a natural defense against ending up in turtle soup. Their flesh and skin are extremely toxic and there’s no antidote for it.

The mass arrivals of the turtles known in Spanish as “arribadas” occur at night usually under a waning moon. Bear in mind that a guide is required to visit the beaches at night. If you are an independent traveler you can arrange tours through the kiosk in the middle of Tortuguero village or through your hotel. Car rental Costa Rica

Tortuguero was protected as a nesting sanctuary in 1963 and declared a National Park in 1970, mainly due to the efforts of the Caribbean Conservation Corporation and a turtle biologist named Archie Carr. He started a turtle-tagging program at Tortuguero in 1955 that still continues today.

An extraordinary region, Tortuguero and its surrounding areas get the heaviest rainfall in the country. The presence of parallel coastal banks here has given rise to the formation of lakes, channels and marshes. All these formations are home to an overabundance of fish and marine life.

Additionally, the wide network of freshwater creeks and lagoons behind the beaches of Tortuguero shelter seven species of river turtles, as well as the spectacled caiman, southern river otters, a number of crustaceans, and more than 50 species of freshwater fish. If you arrange a tour boat through the freshwater canals you might also see spider, howler and capuchin monkeys and dozens of species of birds. Even though they are difficult to spot, West Indian manatees also inhabit the area.

Heliconias are very popular in Tortuguero and they adorn the place in a very special way. Their flowers are similar to clusters of lobster claws and are pollinated by hummingbirds.

It is important to take into consideration that this is one of the rainiest areas of Costa Rica, and even in the dry season afternoon showers are common. Expect rain at any time of the year, but the three wettest months are December, June, and July, and the three driest are February, March and September.

In the Tortuguero village you will find lodging, restaurants, and tour operators.

Keep in mind that there are no roads to Tortuguero. It can be accessed by boat from Moín near Puerto Limon, or by small plane.

Tortuguero is a relaxed place with many lodges, hotels, and cabinas for all budgets. It is very important to book hotels and tours in advance as this is a major tourist destination.

While in the Tortuguero town you can go to a visitor center and museum. There are other activities that you might also enjoy such as hiking and canoeing.

Come to Tortuguero and enjoy its magical beauty!

A Wildlife Paradise, Curú Wildlife Refuge

Jan 5, 2012   //   by admin   //   News  //  Comments Off

Curú National Wildlife Refuge and Hacienda is situated on the southern Nicoya Peninsula of northwestern Costa Rica. The wildlife is abundant here and hosts stunning beaches as well as protected bays on the Nicoya Peninsula. The area shelters species such as white-faced monkeys, howler monkeys, spider Monkeys, scarlet macaws, white-tailed deer, collared peccary, coati, raccoons, coyotes, iguanas, and hundreds of species of tropical and migratory birds. Car rental Costa Rica

Curú has the country’s first private National Wildlife Refuge and is known for being an excellent example of a successful sustainable development program. Curú National Wildlife Refuge and Hacienda is overseen in a sustainable way in order to be able to produce a profit and provide local employment. In addition, it protects threatened and endangered forested habitats such as mangroves, tropical moist and dry forests, and coral reefs. Costa Rica car rental

The refuge also has other important attractions such as kayaking, snorkeling, and day trips to Tortuga Islands.

In 1999, a Costa Rican conservation organization known as Amigos de las Aves, started a Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) restoration program in Curú. Thirteen Scarlet Macaws were released and independently foraged in the forest. The organization is very satisfied with the results because the survival rate has been over 90% year over year.

They also document active nesting and in 2004 two juvenile birds between 4-5 months of age were seen flying with the flock.   This is considered to be the first successful breeding of reintroduced Scarlet Macaws in Costa Rica. The macaws are monitored every day within the wildlife refuge and are commonly spotted foraging on beach almonds along Curú’s Wildlife Refuge.

The organization is planning future releases and their objective is to establish a viable population of these extraordinary birds in the area.

The Refuge also has projects to restore and conserve coral reefs. More than 15 years ago they started a reef restoration project in the Bay of Curú. For this purpose they used 7,500 old tires and important companies installed a PVC tube artificial reed in this bay. To date, this project has been a success and it has increased fish diversity and abundance and other marine life in the Bay.

In 2002, a new Psammocora stellata coral reef was found in the Bay of Curú. According to biologists, there are only three Psammocora stellata reefs in all of Costa Rica. Knowledgeable marine biologists are carrying out a scientific research project to map and study this unique Psammocora stellata coral reef in the Bay of Curú. According to them, it is the largest and healthiest of its kind in Costa Rica.

Curú also has a program called Monitoring Overwintering Survival. This is a cooperative effort among agencies, organizations, and individual bird-banders in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean to run a network of mist-netting stations. Their objective is to monitor habitat-specific over-wintering survival rates for both migratory and resident landbird species coordinated by the Institute for Bird Populations. The goal of this 5-year study is to determine annual and over-wintering survival of both migratory and resident landbirds.

All these organizations are focused on learning more about how climate, weather and habitat characteristics influence all these birds. They will use this understanding to design conservation strategies to reverse population declines of Neotropical birds.

When you visit Costa Rica, come to Curú Wildlife Refuge, learn about their conservation projects, see them and be part of them.

One of the most popular tourist destinations in Costa Rica, the Nicoya Peninsula

Jan 3, 2012   //   by admin   //   News  //  Comments Off

The Nicoya Peninsula is separated from the mainland of Costa Rica by the Gulf of Nicoya and the Tempisque estuary. The northern half of the peninsula is part of Guanacaste province, and the southern portion is part of Puntarenas province. Guanacaste is known for its dry climate, and the southern part of the Nicoya Peninsula, which belongs to Puntarenas, receives more rain annually. Consequently this is a transitional zone between dry forest climate and tropical rain forest. For this reason the wildlife in southern Nicoya peninsula is common to both ecosystems. Costa Rica car rental

Nicoya Peninsula is the largest peninsula in the country, and is located south of the Northern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. It has an extension of 140 km to the south where the landscape gradually gets moist and hilly.

This area is a very popular tourist destination, particularly for the adventurers. Here visitors will find amazing nature reserves, first-class eco-tourism, outstanding hotels and beach resorts, picturesque rural towns, beautiful sunsets. Additionally the area offers great water sports such as surfing, fishing, snorkeling and diving. Car rental Costa Rica

The city of Nicoya is considered to be the political and cultural capital of the Nicoya Peninsula. It was the first Spanish colonial city in Costa Rica. It is located 23 km south of the town of Santa Cruz and fiver hours away from San José, by car. The city was originally inhabited by Chorotega Indians, which was the country’s largest indigenous Indian community. Nicoya got its name from a prominent Chorotega chief who welcomed the Spanish conquerors when they first arrived here.

Nicoya is the center for commercial cattle in the province of Guanacaste. It has a relaxed and laid back atmosphere, great weather and gorgeous nearby beaches. For this reason this area is the perfect alternative to stay overnight and explore this interesting region and is dazzling attractions.

Many believe that Nicoya is among the oldest towns in Costa Rica, and its main attraction is definitely its 500 year old church Iglesia de San Blas, which is located in the center of town in the Central Park. This church was built in the 1600’s and it displays the work of renowned artists from the area.

Nicoya is a great place to spend the day and the town has many services and facilities such as banks, supermarkets, open-air markets and stores. There is a wide variety of accommodations, restaurants and hotels. When you come to Nicoya, don’t forget to buy their famous traditional pottery.

To get here by car from San José take the Inter American Highway and make a left turn toward the Bridge of Friendship,(this bridge was a donation of the Government of Taiwan to Costa Rica) for around 30 kilometers. This may be a much better route than going by the city of Liberia.

Sámara: the perfect place for a relaxing vacation

Dec 30, 2011   //   by admin   //   News  //  Comments Off

Sámara is just the ideal place to enjoy the sun in a laid-back environment. The little village is located in a large half moon bay with a gorgeous beach shaded by palms and big fig trees. This tiny scenic beach town is located 35 km. south of Nicoya and 245 km. west of the capital San José. Costa Rica car rental

The main road here leads straight into town and ends at the pretty Playa Sámara or Samara Beach. This beach is a great getaway if you want a quiet vacation or if you want a fun family vacation. Car rental Costa Rica

Swimming is great here since the waves are calm making it the perfect place to come with children. It is also good for those beginners learning to surf. If you want more defying waves you should go to Playa Camaronal which is 12 km. south of Sámara.

In addition, it is an affordable place as many businesses and hotels are run by Costa Ricans. There is a wide variety of hotels and restaurants and visitors can choose from budget rooms to B&Bs to vacation rentals.

Here you will find everything you need for a perfect vacation: good restaurants, gourmet cuisine, supermarkets, boutiques, tour operators, surf schools and night entertainment.

Visitors can also find a wide variety of exotic plants and animals along the 5 km. beach strip of Samara beach. The amazing coral reef lies just offshore.

This is also a good place for snorkeling and the best place to do it is in Cangrejal which is at the far northern end of Sámara. In the dry season snorkelers could find schools of yellow jacks, pork fish, manta rays, star fish, and many others.

Chora Island is located next to this reef, and it is the home to several colonies or maritime birds. You can paddle to the island with a kayak and enjoy its pink sand beach. Kayak tours can also be made into the river estuary of Río Ora or Río Buenavista. Another sport that is practiced in Sámara is SUP, in which you paddle through the ocean while standing on a surf board.

If you like sport fishing, there are professional tours that can be arranged from the neighboring port of Carrillo.

Visitors can also ride on horseback to the beautiful Tobacco waterfall that has three cataracts and natural swimming pools.

There is also a canopy tour in Santo Domingo, about three km. from Sámara. Hotels can arrange any of these tours.

Samara is known for its beautiful beach, which is considered one of the safest and most attractive beaches in the country.

Here you can find some of the best water sports activities in Costa Rica as well as horseback riding, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, paragliding, waterfall visits and canopy tours. Don’t miss it!

The massive Barva Volcano

Dec 28, 2011   //   by admin   //   News  //  Comments Off

The Barva Volcano measures about 62 square miles and is located at the edge of Costa Rica’s Central Valley. According to scientists this dormant volcano was active 3,000 to 5,000 years ago. Eruptions were reported around 1760 but later visits to the summit did not provide evidence of eruptions during historical time. Costa Rica car rental

This volcano is located inside the Braulio Carrillo National Park it is its highest point. Its altitude is about 9,700 feet above sea level. Barva has a dozen different eruptive spots in the summit and some parasitic cones in the flanks of the mountain.

Its three principal summits can be seen from the Central Valley. They are known as Las Tres Marías (The Three Marys). The most popular lagoon is called Barva Lagoon and it was the main crater of what is now the dormant volcano. This lagoon has a diameter of 230 feet and is 28 feet deep. The water temperature averages 52° F. The only lagoon that is open to the public is the Copey Lagoon which is located about two miles away from Barva Lagoon.

The four most important trails that wind through Braulio Carrillo National Park’s Barva Sector are Stag Horn Path (Sendero Cacho Venado), Barva Lagoon Path, Copey Lagoon Trail and Vara Blanca Lookout Path.

The park opens at 7:00 a.m. and if you arrive early you will be able to hike through them all. Usually hikes begin on the Stag Horn Path, which takes about 1.5 hours to hike; it takes one hour to hike the Barva Lagoon Path; two hours to hike the Copey Lagoon Trail and one hour to hike the Vara Blanca Lookout Path. If you do this early you can avoid foggy conditions at the lagoons.

Besides being a great place to hike, the Barva Volcano offers first-class wildlife and bird watching opportunities. Even though the altitude makes the area less friendly for animals, according to scientists there are 23 mammal species, 75 bird species, nine arachnid species and a wide variety of reptile and amphibian species. Visitors can watch animals, reptiles and birds such as the resplendent quetzal, golden-browed chlorophonia, flame-throated warbler, hummingbirds, lizards, salamanders, snakes, toads, frogs, deer, monkeys, pumas, jaguars, ocelots, and paca. Car rental Costa Rica

There is a ranger station located at the Barva Sector, north of Sacramento. They provide information about the park and its camping facilities. The only place were camping is permitted is in the Barva Sector. If you have camping plans, keep in mind that the temperatures can fall below freezing. Be sure to bring your rain gear and hiking boots.

By car the Barva Sector can be accessed via Heredia, traveling north through the towns of Barva, San Jose de la Montana, Paso Llano and, finally, Sacramento.

The Barva Sector is about 2 miles away from Sacramento, however they road is very rocky. Consequently it is a good idea to travel in a 4WD vehicle.

Come to the Barva Volcano and admire its amazing and unique beauty and diversity.

Popular attractions in Costa Rica

Dec 26, 2011   //   by admin   //   News  //  Comments Off

Costa Rica is visited by many tourists that come and want to see its amazing landscape and diversity. Costa Rica car rental

The landscape includes volcanoes, mangrove systems, rainforests and amazing beaches. Costa Rica is also known for protecting its beauty for future generations as 14% of its territory is protected as national parks and about 13% as reserves or wildlife refuges.

The diversity of the habitats is also impressive and offer a lot of adventures such as hiking trekking, zip lines, canopy tours, mountain biking, and many more. Car rental Costa Rica

Costa Rica is also the home to many wildlife species, most of the exotic and colorful. The national parks shelter animals such as coatis, jaguars, spider monkeys, white-faced capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, two and three-toe sloths, iguanas, crocodiles, anteaters, bats, poison-dart frogs, scarlet macaws, toucans, kinkajous, and a lot more.

The country is one of the most important bird watching destinations in the world. Here you can see several bird species. In addition along both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts visitors can observe endangered sea turtles nesting. Its waters are full of marine life. In Costa Rica you may see whales, dolphins, whale sharks, manta rays, white-tip reef sharks, octopi, and big schools of fish.

The country also offers the possibility of snorkeling or scuba diving. Here you can observe huge schools of grunts and barber fish, schools of eagle rays, guitar fish, scorpion fish, porcupine fish, seahorses and bull sharks, among many other marine species. The Catalina Islands and the Bat Islands (Islas Murcielagos) have great diving spots.

Water attractions are also one of the most important ones in the country as it has two coastlines on different oceans, lakes and rivers. Water sports in Costa Rica are very popular and first-class tours are offered all over the country.

Costa Rica is also a great place to surf. Its beaches offer different wave sizes so beginners and experts can enjoy this sport. For example Tamarindo is considered a good place to learn as there are several places that offer surf lessons.

More skilled surfers can go to the Caribbean or to Playa Hermosa, which is south of Jacó Beach, for example.

The country also has world-class fishing in both coasts Here you can find fish such as wahoo (ono), roosterfish, jacks, tuna, tarpon and snook, just to name some of them. Freshwater fishing is also great and here you can find fish such as rainbow bass and rainbow trout in lakes and rivers. Billfish are very popular in Costa Rica’s waters. Yearly tournaments are held luring professionals anglers from all over the world.

White water rafting is also a great attraction as there are many rivers. Rivers here offer from Class I to Class IV rapids. In addition you can practice windsurfing, kite boarding and kayaking.

On your next vacation come to Costa Rica, a place for amazing adventures.

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