A Costa Rica vacation is a must-have item on your travel bucket list. Wondering what to do in Costa Rica? This exotic place offers rich experiences with the amazing things you get to do. A typical Costa Rica travel schedule would include reveling in wonderful beaches, lush green forests, diving underwater with the marine life, among many other things. While you’re there, also make sure you take a walk around the streets of San Jose, explore the city, and try out some local cuisines. If you are the person for alcohol, celebration, and parties, you’re definitely in the right place. Shortlisting a few Costa Rica activities is tough, but here goes nothing.

1. Sport Fishing Costa Rica is one of the top destinations in the world for sportfishing. Be it a half-day or a full- day activity, you’ll never get bored during a fishing tour here. A skilled guy to captain your boat, who can give you good insights on fishing is key to a good experience. There is offshore fishing for the adventurous and inshore fishing for a more relaxed, family affair. Fishing is expensive but you can always find a local expert to give you good Costa Rica travel tips to save you some money.

2. Surfing If you love surfing or if it’s on your bucket list to learn, one of the best places to go is Costa Rica. Waves are best from December to April, but not so much during the rainy season. The northern region offers the best surfing experience in Costa Rica no matter what level of expertise you have. Some of the best beaches in Costa Rica include Playa Tamarindo, Witch’s Rock, Playa Guiones, Jaco, Hermosa, and Pavones.

3. Party Boats Of all the things to do in Costa Rica, nothing compares to the adrenaline pumped in throwing parties here. The place is famous for bachelor parties. To make things better, slide through the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean as you break a leg in merriment. Choose an exquisite boat and party with the best of food, drinks, music, and entertainment.

4. Rainforest Tour If you had enough fun with the beaches and you want to explore more of nature, then take a zipline tour in Costa Rica’s rainforests. You’d get a stunning view of the forest, its plants, a huge variety of flowers and get a sneak peek into its wildlife. You can hire a guide as well if you like to learn more about what you see down there. Try the Sky Tram at Arenal and Monteverde, or the amazing one at the Rainforest Adventures Atlantico.

5. Waterfall Tour Visit the tallest waterfall in Costa Rica, the Catarata del Toro. It is a mighty 300 feet waterfall that flows into the crater of an extinct volcano in the Central Valley. Take a trip to the bottom. The descent could be tiring, but it’s totally worth it. You need to pass through a private property to get to the falls, which means you will need to pay $14 to visit.

6. Scuba Diving If you come to Costa Rica, you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to scuba dive at some of Central America’s best places—Bat Islands, Cano Island, and Catalina Island. Head to Cocos Island National Park and you can get up close with very exciting marine life. It’s fairly expensive (a two- tank dive costs about $115) and takes a couple of days on boat to reach, but the experience is worth every penny.

7. Kayaking With so many kinds of water bodies around, it’s a shame if you miss out on kayaking. Be it on the ocean or a canal, it is a wonderful experience. While kayaking through the ocean gives you the thrill of handling the winds and the water currents, kayaking through the jungle lets you experience it without disturbing the wildlife.

These are just a handful of Costa Rica adventures that you can pursue. There are more amazing things to experience, besides the numerous Costa Rica tourist attractions. Excited to visit Costa Rica already? If you are thinking about planning a trip, get in touch with us to make the most of your Costa Rica vacation!