JET SKI / WAVERUNNER: Available in the most popular towns, always fun.

KAYAKING: Available in several places, white water or ocean kayaks – cheap water fun.

LAKE FISHING: Fish for the Guapote (Central American Bass) at Lake Arenal and Lake Nicaragua, great fighters on light tackle.

MOTORCYCLE / QUAD RENTAL: Available in several places, great fun, wear your helmet.

MUSEUMS AND CHURCHES: Available mainly around San Jose Valley.

NATIONAL PARKS: Available in most areas, great tours, see wildlife and beautiful scenery.

OFFSHORE FISHING: World Class fishing for Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo and more.

PARAGLIDING: Available in a few places…try it if you get a chance…a few moments of panic followed by the best ride of your life.

RIVER FISHING: Fly fish for Trout in the high mountain streams, fish the jungle rivers for giant Tarpon and Snook.

SAILING: Available in a few places, peaceful and scenic.

SHOPPING: Available everywhere, take home some souvenirs and coffee.

SOCCER: If you get a chance go to a Soccer game in Costa Rica, they are wild and crazy but a great time even if you don’t know much about soccer.

SWIMMING: Beautiful and empty beaches are everywhere, don’t swim alone and watch the rip tides.

SURF / BOOGIE BOARD: Available in the most popular towns, what the hell…give it a shot.

TENNIS: Available at a few of the resorts and the courts are always empty.

TURTLE WATCHING: Available only at certain times and certain places but for some the thrill of a lifetime.

VOLCANO TOUR: Available almost everywhere, good family trip.

WHITE WATER RAFTING: Scenic and serene beauty followed by wet and wild adrenalin rush.

WINDSURFING: Available at a few places, Lake Arenal is famous for its windsurfing.