Tropical flora of Costa Rica includes these beautiful hibiscus flowers

Amazing variety of wildlife including this howler monkey to be seen here in Costa Rica

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Sailing in Costa Rica to see dolphins is a favorite among visitors to Costa Rica

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Enjoy the breezes and waves of the Pacific Ocean

Whitewater Rafting on the Naranjo and Savegre rivers provide exciting action

1)  SUNSET SAIL: Unbelievably beautiful and relaxing! Sail down the scenic central Pacific coast, past beautiful beaches and islands of Manuel Antonio National Park, where you can snorkel, swim, watch dolphins or just relax and catch a sunset like you have never seen before.
 

2)  WHITE WATER RIVER RAFTING: It's "rapidly" exhilarating! Roar and scream down 7 miles of the exhilarating Naranjo River on Class III and IV rapids on this half-day river adventure through an indescribably scenic wonderland.
 

3)  HORSEBACK RIDING!: Let the horses do the work! Meander on gentle horses on a smooth, wide trail that leads you through a gently tumbling river to a cool and lush rainforest waterfall with a refreshing and invigorating swimming hole.
 

4)  MASSAGES AND SPAS TREATMENTS: Go ahead, spoil yourself! Be lathered in papaya, scrubbed with coconut, cooled with cucumbers or absorbed in avocado in preparation for your tropical massage experience. Choose your ambience: near the volcano, overlooking the jungle, listening to the surf, pool side or in the privacy of your own bungalow. Many treatments or packages to choose from, including manicures and pedicures, facials and deep tissue massage.


5)  VILLA VANILLA TROPICAL SPICE FARM: Add a little space to your life!
A fascinating tour of a productive, local, organic spice farm that grows, processes and sells vanilla, cinnamon, black pepper, allspice, ylang-ylang and more.

Spa treatments, massages, pedicures and manicures are all available at home or in the spa

Ylang ylang is one of the most fragrant flowers in the tropical garden tours

Sea kayaking and ocean kayaking solor or with a naturalist guide

World class sportfishing draws fishermen to Quepos from all over the world


6)  SURF LESSONS: Just do it!
Experienced, patient and friendly local surf instructors will teach the surfing basics on the sandy beach of Manuel Antonio and then slowly take you out, one-on-one, to master the waves.


7)  SEA KAYAKING: It's the closest to heaven you'll get! 
Go solo, or with a guide, in your open-face kayak. It's just you, your kayak, the ocean and the sky! Paddle out to the islands and catch an incredible view down the south Pacific Coast.


8)  SPORTFISHING: Bring home dinner!
Local fishermen guides take you out on the ocean to the best spots at the best times to catch the big ones. Have a local restaurant cook up your catch of the day or do it yourself at your own private villa.


9)  MANGROVE BOAT TOUR: It's easy and informative! 
It's slow and easy and highly recommended for its outstanding opportunities to see a great variety of Costa Rica's coastal flora and fauna while you are comfortably seated aboard a slow moving boat, accompanied by your naturalist guide.

10)  MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK: You'll never forget it! You and your knowledgeable naturalist guide hike along wide trails through one of Costa Rica's oldest national parks. With telescopic equipment, these guides don't miss a thing! They know al the best spots to see three-toed sloths, titi and howler monkeys, toucans and more.


11)  CANOPY TOUR: Get a different perspective on life!
Glide above and through the rainforest canopy on safe and sturdy zip lines from platform to platform OR choose the more relaxing and slow moving gondolas to get a tree-top view of the abundant life in the rainforest canopy.
 

12)  CARRARA NATIONAL PARK: More wildlife is awaiting! Experience a grand variety of wildlife from Red Macaws to Crocodiles with your naturalist guide.

Guided garden tours are a great way to experience the flora and beauty of Costa Ric

Zip through the jungle canopy in this exciting adventure

Scarlet macaws are among the amazing variety of birds you will see on your Costa Rica vacation

La Botanica Medicinal and Aromatic Plant form will excite your senses.

Enjoy Costa Rica's beautiful and fragrant flowers such as this heliconia

The Wilson Botanical Garden is a highlight for all garden enthusiasts


13)  LA BOTANICA MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANT FARM:  
Excite your senses! Discover the many healing secrets and fragrances of the rainforest on this very informative and stimulating tour to one of Costa Rica's premier Tropical Herb Farms.


14) 
WILSON BOTANICAL GARDEN: Absolutely THE best botanical collections in ALL of Central America! 
Be one of the fortunate visitors of Costa Rica who experiences one of the country's most valuable treasures - the 30-acre Wilson Botanical Garden - located within the 650-acre Las Cruces Biological Reserve near the Panamanian border. Spend an enchanting night in modern cabins overlooking the gardens and enjoy all meals in the garden's grand dining hall. Knowledgeable specialists guide you through collections of heliconias, bromeliads, palms and orchids and help you to view Mot Mots, parrots and an array of colorful birds.

15)  YOGA: Get centered! Whether you are familiar or unfamiliar with this type of relaxing and invigorating mind/body therapy, experiencing it here in this tropical setting amongst playful monkeys, singing birds and warm ocean breezes will give you a fresh outlook on life.


16) LIVE LATIN MUSIC & DANCE: Let the rhythms steal you away.
Music and dance are an intricate part of the culture here in Costa Rica. Once heard and experienced, the rhythms will remain in your heart and in your head forever. Your local private guide will escort you to hear and see some of the best in the area.

Live latin music and dancing brings the culture and energy of Costa Rica to life

La Paz Waterfall Tour includes Doka Coffee Plantation and Volcan Poas National Park

Tours & Other Activities near/from San Jose (Alajuela)
1.)
ARENAL VOLCANO (Tabacon Spa, Arenal Hanging Bridges)
2.)
LA PAZ WATERFALL TOUR (includes: Doka Coffee Plantation, Hummingbird & Butterfly Garden, Volcan Poas National Park
3.)
LANKESTER BOTANICAL GARDEN
4.) VOLCAN POAS NATIONAL PARK.

Lankester Botanical Garden in Volcan Poas National Park