Top Adventure Activities in Costa Rica

If you’re seeking a vacation that is both adventurous and luxurious, Costa Rica should be top on your list of destinations!

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Getting from Jaco to Montezuma (and Mal Pais)

Skip the headache, save time, and take the speedboat shuttle from Jaco to Montezuma (or Mal Pais)

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Hotel Presidente: Make the Most of San Jose

San Jose wasn’t my favorite city, but Hotel Presidente makes a great base for exploring the capital, or crashing in comfort after a long trip.

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Hotel Ritmo Tropical: Mal Pais Paradise

What better way to enjoy Mal Pais than with your own bungalow at this Italian-owned paradise?

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The Best Hostel in the World? Room2Board in Jaco

A pool, spotlessly clean bathrooms, super fun vibe, pretty modern building and more… Room2Board wins the Best Hostel in the World award in my book.

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Waterfall Rappelling in Jaco with Tinggly

In the spirit of adventure, and in line with the fear-challenging theme that seemed to permeate my Costa Rican experience, I decided to try rappelling. WATERFALL rappelling, to be exact.

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Jaco Beachside Retreat: Balcon del Mar

If you’re looking for a convenient beachside retreat in Costa Rica, look no further than Balcon del Mar.

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La Fortuna Waterfall and the Horse Ride from Hell

Horses + waterfalls? The horseback ride to La Fortuna Waterfall should have been a dream come true… Only, it wasn’t.

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Are You Afraid of the Dark? La Fortuna Night Safari Float

I’m afraid of the dark, and I signed up for the La Fortuna Night Safari Float to challenge my irrational fears (and see some spooky animals!)

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La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano

I went on a half-day Arenal Volcano hike for my first Costa Rican adventure – and didn’t even see the volcano!

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