Costa Rica has a lengthy list of fabulous places to go and things to do. Along with world-class beaches and epic surf, the country boasts some intriguing volcanos and wondrous wildlife. Here is where you can get a great look at what you can do here in adventurous Costa Rica.
Manuel Antonio
World-class beaches, hiking, surfing, and wildlife are just a few things to describe the beautiful Manuel Antonio. Come here for white sand beaches and blue waters. See an array of monkeys, sloths and other animals. It’s surrounded by dramatic cliffs, has an amazing nightlife and accessibility to the trails of Manuel Antonio National Park. This is a pristine spot and is sure to please any beach goer and adventure seeker.
Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna
A once mistakenly dormant volcano, the Arenal Volcano erupted in 1968. It’s now considered to be one of the country’s most active volcanoes, and yet still so beautiful. It’s cone-shaped body and lush green surroundings make this a hot tourist spot.
Just around the corner is the town of La Fortuna de San Carlos. La Fortuna is a lovely and peaceful town with some great nature just outside its doorstep. There are stunning waterfalls nearby which makes for a picture perfect moment. Take a hike through lush rainforest, see rare flowers and plants, and take a dip in the hot springs. There are canopy tours, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and more to be enjoyed in the beautiful outdoors.
Santa Teresa and Mai Pais
This is the hottest surf spot in Costa Rica. There are some world-renowned waves crashing on these shores, and people from around the world come to surf in these waters. Pro to beginners can learn in this area and the conditions are fantastic nearly year around. Other activities can be enjoyed, such as horseback riding and hiking. Should you want to take a break, the beaches are there for you to relax on.
Just a bit south is the popular Mai Pais. This is not too far from the epic surfing spot of Santa Teresa so you bet you can enjoy more waves down here as well. Should you want to take a dive down to check out the marine life, there is plenty to see. Kite surfing and snorkelling are fanatic here too. To get a break from the water, try hiking or biking through the great nature trails in the area.
Rincon de la Vieja
This once dense and lush rainforest is now mostly used for cattle farming. There are some protected areas such as Rincon de la Vieja National Park and other places on the outskirts. Around the town is an active volcano and therefore produces hot springs and mud pools. Take a dip the therapeutic water and mud and see how it makes you feel, especially after a day of horseback riding, swimming, tubing, mountain biking, and even adventuring to a waterfall.
Costa Rica is full of thrilling, gorgeous, and fantastic scenery and activities. What else would be on your top places to adventure to in Costa Rica?
