Adventure

Costa Rica is the best option to practice activities such as sport fishing, slipping by the rapids of the river, "surf", "windsurfing, diving, sailing through" kayaks, water skiing or any other.

Rafting

Landslides and paddle in a pond within the flow of rivers of Costa Rica, is one of the most popular adventures in the country. With the necessary equipment and a professional in charge of each boat, groups of 6 to 8 people can enjoy the scenic beauty of the jungle along rivers such as Reventazón, the Pacuare, General, or Corobicí.

"Kayak" of Sea and River

The Nicoya Peninsula, Golfo Dulce and the beaches of Manuel Antonio, presents ideal conditions for the practice of "kayak" sea. In Costa Rica also can practice the "kayak" river in places like the San Juan River, Cold River, lakes and streams throughout the territory.

Surfing

The pleasant water temperatures, the size, form and frequency of the waves, attracting thousands of fans to "surf" from different parts of the world. Places like Orange Beach, Playa Grande, Playa Negra, Hazelnuts, Lobster or Potrero Grande whereabouts are perfect for many "surfers" who visit the North Pacific. In the Central Pacific is practised "surf" in Boca Barranca, Caldera Jaco Beach, Hermosa Beach and beach Escondida, among other places. In the South Pacific, this sport can be practiced in Manuel Antonio, Do-minical, Pavones and Quepos, among others.

In Caribbean, on the other hand, there are a lot of beaches suitable for practicing the "surf" including Bonita Beach, Puerto Viejo, Westphalia and Manzanillo.

The country has companies offering facilities to "surfers", such as car rental, towing and simple double, as well as transportation and visits, programs, to the beaches.

WindSurfing

Lake Arenal, located at 1,700 meters. Above sea level, has been catalogued by world champions in this discipline, "as one of the 5 best places in the world to practice" windsurfing "."

In this place, regularity, wind speed and intensity, increase the sport, especially for beginners.

Diving

In Costa Rica emotion is not only on the surface. Cuevas submarine, multicolored fish, manta rays and sharks are among the attractions that can appreciate fans of diving.

In the Pacific abundant marine life, there are tuna, sharks, and just a wide variety of tropical fish reef. The Caribbean is distinguished by the beauty of fish such as the French angel, the angel queen, dark green and many others.

Costa Rica has dive centers where you can organize tours and rent equipment.

However, the most abundant wealth of the country underwater, is concentrated on the island of Coco and on the island of Cano. For his distance and value of the species there are developed, access to these places and transportation requires a special permit.

Fisheries

Sport fishing is practiced in places like the Gulf of Papagayo, the area of Manuel Antonio and the Osa Peninsula in the South Pacific. Species such as marlin, sailfish, large tuna, dorado, "Wahoo", roosterfish or snapper, are among those who excel in the Pacific.