Costa Rica is just about as close to paradise as you can find on this planet. With amazing wildlife, incredible natural beauty, perfect climate, all at an affordable price, what more could you possibly need for a dream vacation?
The following are some of the best things to do in Costa Rica to make your trip to this paradise memorable:
Hit the Waves
The beaches of Costa Rica are stunning and they are home to some of the best surfing in the world. The waves are high, the water is warm, and whether you are an expert surfer or just learning to hang ten, Costa Rica is for you. Tamarindo on the Pacific coast is the most popular place to surf. People come for its wide range of surfing experiences, from the beach to the popular Witches Rock. Try nearby Playa Grande if you want to enjoy great surfing with fewer people.
Walk in the Clouds
Formed by the nearness of the sea and the topography of the earth, a tropical cloud forest has a persistent cloud cover lying over the forest canopy. Rich in vegetation and mosses, they are a wonder to experience. The cloud forests of Costa Rica are among the world’s most unique. The Monteverde Biological Cloud Forest is home to numerous orchids, ferns, and birds. Thanks to the number of canopy tours, you can literally walk amongst the clouds.
Go Sport Fishing
Costa Rica has some of the best sport fishing on its coasts, with sailfish and marlin in the Pacific and snook and tarpon in the Caribbean. There are fishing charters and excursions available in just about every part of Costa Rica, giving you a real taste of the local seas.
Go Wild
Experience the sheer abundance of wildlife by visiting one of Costa Rica’s National Parks. National Parks in the country offer guided tours where you are guaranteed to bump into sloths, macaws, and monkeys. Over 100 species of mammals live in Manuel Antonio National Park. The brave at heart may want to go on a tour of the nearby Caves of Damas to see the bats. Tortuguero is another national park that is accessible by small plane or boat. You can stay in a jungle lodge as well as tour the rainforest by boat.
Zip It
All over Costa Rica, there are zip lines set up between the trees in different heights, providing a unique opportunity of sailing high above the groundand enjoying the magnificent and most spectacular views of the forest. All you need to do is wear a climbing harness and clip yourself onto a cable and you are ready to go zipping from one platform to another. It’s fun, exciting, and quite a thrill. The best zip line tours are in Manuel Antonio, Arenal, and Monteverde.
Costa Rica is no doubt an amazing place for adventure. One trip here can fill a photo album of memories big enough to last a lifetime. If you cannot do all of the stuff mentioned above in one trip, then save some for later.
