COSTA RICA TOURISM: YOUR TO DO LIST
Costa Rica tourism. What do you know about it? Sure, the weather’s great and there are 800 miles of unspoiled beaches. Volcanoes, parks and reserves nearly everywhere--about 25% of the country is set aside for parks or reserves. Great resorts, hotels, eco-lodges for Costa Rica eco tourism.
But, what’s there to do on your trip to Costa Rica? Lots. If I were you, I’d make a To-Do list of places to go, things to do. Start here. Or, if you can't wait, click here for about
30 Costa Rica attractions.
¿Habla Espanol?
Remember your second language classes in school? Did you have fun? Not so much? Did you meet students from all across the world? Or learn how to dance merengue or salsa or cook in class? No? Well, I’ve an idea for you. Take a Costa Rica Spanish class. On your schedule. You’ll make wonderful friends, have a great time, and even—Heaven forbid!—learn a little.
Want to learn un poco de Espanol in Costa Rica? click here
But, be warned. You'll have fun. Spanish, Pura Vida style!
Horsing Around Costa Rica Style
Costa Rica offers some extraordinary horseback riding. This can be Costa Rica tourism at its finest. And a vacation experience like no other. Tours for experienced horsepeople, newbies, children. Along the beach, through primary forest. Mountains to volcanoes. Tours to hidden waterfalls, hot-springs, candy factories, indigenous villages. Tours that include 5 star hotels or crossing the entire country from Pacific to Caribbean. And, incredibly, even tours that YOU design. Honeymoon horseback tours that include 5 star hotels. Adventures tours across the entire country---literally from coast to coast by horse. Only in Costa Rica. If you like horses, you'll love this place.
Look at some of the best places and truly unique horseback riding experiences click here
Hit the (Surf) Boards!

Surfing has always been a huge part of Costa Rica tourism. Whether you're experienced or a newbie, have your own board or need to rent, want to impress your buddies or learn how to hang five, it's all here.All in the tropical land of spectacular sunsets.
Surf! Click here
Go Sea Kayaking

Eskimos invented kayaks. But they were always cold.Costa Rica is made for kayaks. And you'll never be cold!
Try it. You'll Like it! click here
White Water Rafting Vacations

Costa Rica has some of the world's finest whitewater for rafting vacations or kayaking. These rivers plunge through spectacularly beautiful tropical forests. There are many from which to choose, from tranquil family-friendly rivers to turbulent, heart-stopping class 5 waters. We'll give you the scoop on several great rivers. Your guides will bring the rafts and gear. You'll bring the excitement.
Whitewater rafting adventures are here, just click
Floating Down the River on a Sunday Afternoon
If you'd prefer a leisurely float or have little kids, take a beautiful, tranquil raft ride. Several rivers to choose from, all with one thing in common: they're beautiful.
Want to just float along? Click to see where to go
Volunteer Vacations
One of the great things about Costa Rica tourism is that you can have the vacation of your life, and the time of your life, and volunteer for some incredible things, all at the same time.Ever think about being a volunteer while on vacation? Teach English. Work on an organic farm. Sea Turtle conservation. Help the old, the poor, the weak, the tiny. Hmmmm...you might really like this.
Whether you want to save the whales or turtles or just save a little bit of the planet for people, here are some ideas
Study Abroad and Get a Scholarship to Pura Vida!
What in the world am I thinking about? Studying abroad as a thing to do on vacation? Studying during Costa Rica tourism?YOU think about it. Yep. I'm right. Studying in Costa Rica is a vacation---and if you play your cards right---a paid vacation at that.
Studying can be fun in the land of Pura Vida, click here
The Worst Day of Fishing is Better than the Best Day of Working

There are only a handful of countries where you can fish two oceans for world-record fish. Extraordinary fresh-water and salt-water fishing. And some of the fish have really big teeth!
Want the fishing experience of your life? Check it out
Want More Things to Do?
There are so many things to do in Costa Rica that I had to put them in other sections. You'll find them on the Navigation Bar on the upper left column of this page. Just look for "More Things to Do" and "Even More to Do!" and you can't miss Costa Rica tourism at its best!
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