Where else can you find tropical rainforests, active volcanoes, jungle lined rivers, white sandy beaches, surfing and scuba diving all in one place? Because of its compact geography, everyone in Costa Rica is presented with a cornucopia of choices. There are more monkeys, sea turtles and butterflies than people! Costa Rica's ecosystem has several forests - tropical, rain, dry, and cloud - jungles, mountain ranges, inactive and active volcanoes, and beaches on two coasts. The biggest challenge in Costa Rica is trying to decide which combination is the best
for your vacation.

Costa Rica has become one of the world's top surf destinations: warm water,
consistent year-round surf, affordable prices, easy access, friendly people,
almost 800 miles of coastline. Whatever your level of expertise, Costa Rican
beaches have something for you, and your surfing trip in this country can be
your best experience. Surf awesome waves, view beautiful scenery, meet
friendly people and get that Pura Vida vibe that can only be found in Costa Rica!

The country provides unquestionably the most fascinating ballooning
in the world - low and slow drifting, over rain forests or mountain villages,
caressing the tops of giant trees, dipping into white water rivers, chasing
monkeys in the tree-tops.






With the right climactic conditions, you can find yourselves ascending to watch awesome Arenal volcano erupting above its halo of clouds. Near Arenal Volcano the balloon often ascends above clouds to sit atop a foamy sea of white. The forests of this area are filled with monkeys and iguanas, and you can get a full chorus calling up to you from the trees.

The Costa Rica salt-water fishing is excellent throughout the year. Hundreds of world records have been registered here, included are sailfish, black marlin, blue marlin and the occasional striped marlin, yellowfin tuna and wahoo are also found in abundance. Inshore species include large concentrations of roosterfish and cubera snapper. The unique combination of quality equipment, experienced crews and exceptional fishing provide the international angler with everything necessary for the ideal fishing vacation.

Costa Rica offers some of the world's finest whitewater rafting and kayaking rivers. Wild and untamed, these big, brash rivers plunge through spectacularly beautiful, largely unexplored tropical wilderness.



With 635 miles of shoreline along the Pacific coast and 132 miles on the Caribbean, Costa Rica offers unequaled opportunity to enjoy the rapidly growing sport of sea kayaking. The sea kayak is a self propelled small craft devised by the ancient Eskimo tribes and has evolved into a stable, efficient and extremely sea worthy craft which makes wildlife observation excellent and totally unobtrusive.
You can also enjoy a wonderful day of horseback riding through the forests and man made trails to discover animals, waterfalls, and virgin nature. Whether you are a beginner or enthusiast, experienced staff can arrange a horseback experience you are bound to enjoy.



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