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The
Original Canopy Tour:
The original Canopy Tour involves a short hike in the rainforest, traversing
through the treetops on zip lines and rappelling. This tour takes place
one hour drive from the port in Mahogany Park. This is an exhilarating
adventure for everyone. You do not have to be in great physical condition,
and no prior experience is needed.
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Jungle
River Cruise:
The Tarcoles River on the central Pacific Coast is full of Crocodiles,
Scarlet Macaws, over 120 species of birds, and hundreds of tropical
plant species. The cruise also features botanic gardens and scarlet
macaw viewing in the afternoon. Many consider this tour to be the highlight
of their vacation.
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Rainforest
Hiking:
Costa Rica is home to several different types of rainforest-all of which
you can hike through. Cloud Forests, Tropical Rainforests, Transitional
Zone Forests, and Dry Tropical Forests are all found in Costa Rica.
Most hikes are not strenuous; but use a guide, because they know what
to look for!
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Golfing:
Several fantastic golf courses are available in Costa Rica. Most are
on the Pacific Coast, others are in the wonderful climate of the central
Valley. These are Championship courses designed by Ted Robinson, Robert
Trent Jones, Jr., Mike Young and others. Great golf has arrived in Costa
Rica!
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Surfing:
Costa
Rica is a surfer's paradise. The North, Central and South Pacific all
offer fantastic surfing. Jaco Beach on the Central Pacific and Tamarindo
on the North Pacific are perfect hangouts for surfers, because the waves
rule the day, and the bars/discos rule the night! Surfing is truly World-class
in Costa Rica.
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Horseback
Riding: Riding
is available in most areas of Costa Rica. Vista Del Valle Plantation
Inn near San Jose has intimate bungalows with guided trail rides. Rancho
San Miguel offers a spectacular Andalusian show in the evenings near
San Jose. Jaco Equestrian Center has rentals on the Central Pacific
Coast or you can take a horseback ride to La Fortuna Waterfall in the
Arenal Region.
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Snorkeling:
is
available on the North, Central and South Pacific Coasts. Not all beaches
on the Pacific Coast are recommended for swimming and snorkeling. Playa
Blanca at Hotel Punta Leona offers the best snorkeling on the central
Pacific. Playa Conchal on the North Pacific has some good snorkeling.
Caño Island on the South Pacific has better snorkeling, but the
currents can be difficult.
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Aerial
Tram: The
aerial tram features a cascading 40-foot waterfall, giant rainforest
trees and panoramic views of the ocean. The tram seats 8 passengers
with a naturalist guide. The gondola tour is set within a 210-acre private
transitional zone rainforest reserve. The tour also includes a 45 minute
nature walk.
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Cruises
to Tortuga Island: Ride
a lovely catamaran yacht to Tortuga Island, which is famous for its
beautiful beach. Play in the surf or sun on the beach. This is a very
scenic, relaxing full day on the ocean and beach.
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Sea Kayaking:
Paddle
along the coastline to a white sand beach where you can enjoy sand,
swimming, snorkeling and refreshments.
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