Costa Rica is a real playground for experiencing adventures and doing lots of activities, rich in thrills.
Whatever region you visit there on your trip, take the opportunity to try the holiday sports experience . You can choose between hiking, rafting or even surfing and kitesurfing.
With the help of our friends at Prestige Voyages , let's take a look at the best sports activities to do on vacation in Costa Rica!
During a sports stay in Costa Rica, a good number of climbs, hiking, horseback riding or mountain biking are possible. Among these excursions in nature, try for example to do a hike in the middle of the paths of the national parks , in the heart of a magnificent jungle.
Indeed, there is the park of Corcovado which is not to be missed (not to be confused with the Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil). Also explore the Rara Avis Reserve home to waterfalls and natural pools .
Other than that, you can take a leisurely bike ride through the rainforest of Sarapiqui or on the hot black sand desert beaches of the Nicoya peninsula , on the Caribbean coast.
It also happens that there are several trails in the park of Rincón de la Vieja where you will have many opportunities to ride horses. For climbing enthusiasts, you can tackle the volcano Rincón de la Vieja (which bears the same name as the park).
Along the way, you will discover contrasting landscapes, passing from tropical rainforests to different volcanic manifestations . At the top, a unique spectacle awaits you:fumaroles, craters and a breathtaking panorama.
In addition, there are a multitude of intense activities to discover the country in an extraordinary way. There's nothing like rough water rafting for athletes looking for adrenaline.
At the same time, you will have the opportunity to contemplate the luxuriant vegetation rich in biodiversity and enjoy the fabulous rapid descents crossing rivers, waterfalls, wooded gorges, canyons and mountains.
If you want to challenge the Costa Rican rafting sites, try for example the rivers of Pacuare and Rio Reventazon in the vaisle volcano of Turrialba .
Otherwise, you can try the Pejibaye river course to admire the coffee and sugar cane plantations.
Among the most tranquil rafting sites in Costa Rica, we also recommend navigating the gorges of Rio Savegre or on the Naranjo river .
Along the route, you can stop for a moment to observe the local fauna, in particular cormorants, iguanas, scarlet macaws, toucans, sloths, kingfishers. You can also swim in natural pools and taste the local fruits.
Thanks to its Pacific and Caribbean coasts, bathed in water at around 20° all year round, Costa Rica is one of the best seaside destinations in the world . Above all, you can enhance your stay with water activities such as surfing and kitesurfing .
Indeed, the waves and the winds are ideal for beginners and professionals who want to improve.
Go for example to dominate the famous waves of Tamarindo, Guiones, Pavones, playa Hermosa, Cabo Matapalo in surfing. These are surf spots par excellence and in addition you will take the opportunity to discover the country.
For kitesurfing , take the direction of Guanacaste and Lake Arenal to find places where you can tame exceptional winds. We particularly recommend the Playa Zancudo in the Golfo Dulce , the Bahia Salinas north of Guanacaste or the Playa Copal northwest of Costa Rica on the Pacific coast. These spots are continually swept by the winds. You will have the chance to jump on waves that can reach up to 1 meter 50.
Do not hesitate any longer, come to Costa Rica!
