Fun Activities in Costa Rica

The biggest question we get when speaking with our guests prior to going to Villa Cielomar in Costa Rica is “What fun activities are there in Costa Rica?” While most of our guests enjoy just lunging by the pool and eating all the meals created by our in-house chef, many people are more adventurous and look for days spent away from the villa. Here is our list of Fun Activities in Costa Rica.

ZIPLINING

There are so many great places to consider at a variety of levels. Beginner levels are Athica and EcoGlide in La Fortuna, Black Stallion in Tamarindo, Los Suenos Zipline in Herradura, Hacienda Baru in Dominical, El Santuario in Manuel Antonio, San Luis Canopy. Tortugero Canopy Tour and Wingnuts in Samara.

SUNSET SAILING & CATAMARAN TOURS

SNORKELING & SCUBA DIVING

BOATING TOURS

Gulf of Papagayo Boating Tour - has some of the most beautiful coastline and beaches in Costa Rica. The gulf has lots of private white sandy beaches and swimming spots.

ATV TOURS

All Terrain Vehicle Tours - great way to drive through the forests and jungles

SURFING

Surfing - people travel from all over the world to surf in Costa Rica. Best surf spots in include Pavones, Jaco, Santa Teresa, Playa Hermosa, Playa Cocles, Dominical, Playa Matapalo, Playa Guiones, Playa Avellanas, Playa Tamarindo, and Playa Grande.

CANYONING

Canyoning - great exciting adventure through the rainforest

TOPIARY GARDENS

Zarcero Topiary Gardens - well manicured topiary gardens.

VOLCANO

Rincon de la Vieja Tour - at the foot of the Rincon de la Vieja volcano. There is zip lining, horseback riding, river tubing, hot springs, and mud paths.

Volcano - there are several volcanoes. Located in Arenal, Turrialba, Irazu, and Poas Volcano

STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING

WATERFALLS

Llanos de Cortes Waterfall - consider the best waterfall in Guanacaste. It’s only 20 minutes away from Liberia

Del Toro Waterfall - it is a 270 foot high waterfall in an extinct volcano crater in Central Valley.

WILDLIFE REFUGE

Turtles at Ostional Wildlife Refuge - many of the beaches in Costa Rica are home to sea turtles who come to lay their eggs on shore. Best time to go is May - December. November is the peak time. Other places include Toruguero Osa Peninsula, Tambor Bay, Hermosa Wildlife Refuge and Montezuma.

Jaguar Rescue Center in Puerto Viejo - here is where they rescue injured animals and rehabilitate them to release back into the wild

FISHING

Fishing - one of the best countries for fishing. It is just catch and release - marlin, rooster fish, and sail fish.

DINING TOURS

San Jose City and Dining Tour

KAYAKING

Kayak in Tortuguero National Park

RAINFOREST TRAM

Ride a Tram through the rainforest - Sky Tram at Arenal and Monteverde

WHITE WATER RAFTING

White Water Rafting Pacuare River

NATIONAL PARKS

Guided Walk at Manuel Antonio National Park

COSTA RICAN COFFEE TOURS

Learn about Costa Rican Coffee - Doka Coffee Estate, Golden Bean in Turrialba, Britt in Heredia, Coopedota in San Gerardo de Dota, Espiritu Santo in Naranjo, El Cafetal in Monteverde and Finca Rosa Blanca in Heredia. Best time is October - March, which is production and harvest season.

FOOD TOURS

Food - the best way to get to know a country is through the food. Locals call a traditional restaurant a soda. Small, open air, family run restaurant. Traditional breakfast is a gallo pinto, which is rice and beans. May also include eggs, plantains, a tortilla and cheese. Most likely find a brown sauce called Salsa Lizano.

HOT SPRINGS

Hot Springs - La Fortuna includes great hot springs.

WHALE WATCHING

Whale Watching - tremendous long whale watching season. Best places include Uvita, Drake Bay, Golfo Dulce, and Gulf of Papagayo. Best months are August and September. But you can also see them from July - November.

BIRD WATCHING

So whether you want to spend your time in Costa Rica just enjoying the surroundings or views or you would rather be adventurous is really up to you. If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.