Life Is An Adventure, Live It

Costa Rica is Central America's jewel. It's an oasis and anEcotourism heaven, making it one of the best places toexperience the tropics with minimal impact. It's also mostlycoastline, which means great surfing, activities and beachesgalore with a climate built for laziness.

Deep Sea Fishing Would you like to hook a sailfish on afly, catch and release a marlin, fight a giant tuna, reel indolphin fish, take a swim with a porpoise, and catch a fewsnappers to take back for your dinner? The North Pacific Coastof Costa Rica is a World-Class sport fishing paradise. More than40 world records have been registered within an 80-mile radius.Sailfish, black marlin, blue marlin, striped (sails andmarlin are catch and release), yellow fin tuna and Wahoo arefound in abundance. Inshore species include large concentrationsof roosterfish and snapper. Billfish are the favored target ofmost visiting anglers. There are many charter boats on the westcoast of Costa Rica. They can accommodate an individual, acouple, a family or a group of any size.

Canopy Tours Swing like a monkey thru the trees on a zipline canopy tour. Guides are professionals in the area ofCanopying and most have years of previous experience. The canopytour offers any adventurous tourist the opportunity to ascendinto the forest canopy and see jungle life from a perspectiveavailable previously to only a select few researchers andphotographers. This is an Adventure for all ages that should notbe missed.

Sailing Experience a day of sailing and exploring theimpressive Costa Rican coast. While sailing you could encounterdolphins, whales, turtles, manta rays and bat rays. Anchored ina bay you can snorkel coral and rock formations, swim, or simplyenjoy the secluded beaches. The best way of relaxing on yourvacation is to enjoy a beautiful Guanacaste Sunset Cruise.Sit-back and watch the colorful sunset, while sipping a coldbeer, rum punch or soft drinks and enjoying the light snacks.

Volcano's, Hot Springs, Mud Baths and Waterfalls Arenalvolcano is well known for its exploding lava shows. Shop at theroad side gallery's and gift shops. Visit the rain forest. LakeArenal, a beautiful 22-mile long lake is great for freshwaterfishing. It's home to the hard-hitting rainbow bass, or quapote:five to six pounders are common. Take your swimsuits to bathe inthe pools of naturally warm thermal waters amid tropical gardensat Arenal Volcano National Park. For the sports enthusiast youcan windsurf one of the premier windsurfing destinations in theworld. Due to the area's irregular topography the wind isconstant, providing excellent windsurfing conditions, especiallyin the dry season between December and April.

Buena Vista Hot Springs Canopy tour, hot springs,horses, water slide, waterfall and mud bath. The thermal waters,steam bath, and natural spa are located at the foot of Volcano,Rincon de la Vieja. At the hot springs, you will relaxunconditionally as you enjoy pleasurable and rejuvenatingtreatments with volcanic mud and warm spring waters. This "spoilme" atmosphere makes it easy to forget the hustle and bustle ofmodern life. By horseback you can visit three waterfalls. Eachone has Natural swimming pools at the bottom of the falls.

Surfing The Pacific Northwest Guanacaste Coast of CostaRica has the most consistent swell activity anywhere in CostaRica. The waves are perfect for beginners and experts alike,with daily offshore winds creating long rides with easy takeoffs and hollow barrel sections. Playa Tamarindo has a longbeach break and welcomes surfers from around the world. Surfingis only a 25-minute boat ride from El Coco to Witches Rock wherethe experts surf.

Scuba diving and Snorkeling Costa Rica's North Pacificwaters offer divers varied and plentiful marine life. Schools ofsmall fish (often by the thousands), colorful tropical fish,Jacks, Barracudas, Eels, Eagle Rays, white-tip Reef Sharks,Manta Rays and Bull Sharks are commonly spotted. There is anincredible array of marine life of all varieties and colorsawaiting you off of the nearby reefs and islands. For thebeginner, check out Playa Hermosa. There you can take classes inthe pool, the day before you dive with a certified master diver.Instruction in the pool takes a couple hours and the studentwill be able to practice all the necessary safety and comfortskills before going out in the ocean for 2 dives. Diving can begreat any month of the year. This is primarily due to theabundance of plankton and other marine organisms at the lowerend of the food chain that thrive in the warm 75 to 85 degreetropical waters. Average visibility ranges from 30' to 50' withpossibilities of up to 80'.

Golfing Imagine a golf vacation at any popular golfdestination before the golf traveler discovered them. You willre-discover "no-hassle" tee times and the enjoyment of playingunhurried rounds of golf on courses designed by well known golfarchitects George Fazio, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Ted Robinson,Jr., Mike Young and Tracy May. Here you will find all theingredients for a great golf vacation and the added bonus ofexperiencing the scenic beauty and natural attractions of CostaRica.

White Water Rafting Costa Rica offers some of the world'sfinest whitewater rafting and kayaking rivers. These riversplunge through spectacularly beautiful, largely unexploredtropical wilderness. Whether an expert or beginner, nature loveror thrill seeker, rafting enthusiast or active kayaker, there isan unforgettable experience awaiting you. If you are looking foran action-packed one-day or multi-day trip to complement yourvacation, the rivers of this beautiful land are waiting for you.The wild and scenic Costa Rica Rivers offers some of the finestrapids in Latin America. Suitable even for first time rafters,this thrill-ride of churning water and breathtaking scenery willbe the highlight of your trip.

About the author:We traveled to Costa Rica on vacation in 2001. Fell in love withthe people and their country. Purchased property on the last dayof our vacation and built a villa in 2002. Find more usefulinformation about Costa Rica by visiting our web site. http://www.costarica-vacation-getaway.com info@costarica-vacation-getaway.com