Costa Rica is an adventurers’ paradise. Whether rappelling down waterfall canyons, mountain biking through some of the country’s most beautiful scenery or zip lining through the jungle, there are unlimited and unparalleled adventures to enjoy. Here are some adventure activities that await you: white water rafting, surfing, parasailing, ATVing, horseback riding, hiking, snorkeling, scuba diving, boogie boarding and jet skiing.

With one quarter of its land mass covered by either national park or private nature preserves, Costa Rica’s natural wonders abound. Go north for some of the most scenic lakes and mountains you will ever see, south to one of the country’s grandest national parks or east to some of the best beaches where the surf can’t be beat. The rainforests full of tropical animals and flora and fauna are a wondrous site. Here are some of the nature activities you can look forward to: volcano tours, hiking, nature walks, turtle nesting, butterfly garden, mangrove tours, bird watching, hot springs, hanging bridges, or zip lining through the forest.

Surrounded by the Caribbean and Pacific oceans and boasting some of the most beautiful lakes, you can only imagine the water activities available for you to enjoy. Activities include: surfing, kayaking, boat tours, catamaran tours, sport fishing, mangrove tours, wildlife viewing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and swimming.

Although Costa Rica is known for adventure and activity, there are plenty of opportunities to unwind and just simply be. Bathing in the soothing hot springs, visiting the spas, yoga classes, golf, guided or unguided leisure walks through incredible trails to experience the most amazing nature and beauty. Or simply unwind at your villa, take a swim in your pool, read a book, drink your coffee in the morning with sounds of monkeys and breathe the wondrous air that is Costa Rica.