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Costa Rica is one of the few places that can be legitimately described as up and coming in terms of visitor numbers and attractiveness.  While this is due in some part to the instability that is plaguing other Latin American destinations, especially Mexico, it does also represent the variety and commitment of the country to building a sustainable tourism market.

One of the reasons that Costa Rica is becoming well known for adventure holidays is the variety of adventures you can have in the relatively small country. The most ecologically sound of these are the wildlife tours which aim to showcase the tremendously diverse and fragile ecosystems of the Central American Isthmus. The tours aim not only to give visitors wonderful experiences to be captured in glorious technicolour on hi-tech digital cameras but also to raise awareness of and support for the ecological charities aiming to preserve these vulnerable environments and animals.

 

The varying landscapes within a small area and the subsequent abundant river channels found in Costa Rica provide excellent opportunities for rafting of various types. More sedate options allow visitors to cruise through otherwise inaccessible terrain and can be combined with a wildlife tour. Visitors seeking a more thrilling ride can choose a white water option where the opportunities for admiring the scenery will be limited but the pituitary gland will be challenged and the adrenaline will flow.

 

The location of Costa Rica, jammed as it is between two of the world’s greatest oceans, means that there are fantastic opportunities for surfers to catch some very large waves. The country is becoming better known among the professional surfing community as a place where, compared to other surfing hotspots such as Australia and California, the water is cleaner and the associated costs of living are much, much lower.

 

Mountain biking is another past-time that is becoming very popular in Costa Rica, again because of the challenging landscape. Many of the best trails are located on the foothills of volcanoes and so can be very challenging and are probably best not attempted by amateurs, at least until you have acclimatised. As with any physical activity in such a tropical climate visitors should always drink lots of water and rest during the hottest parts of the day. However, the trails are worth the effort and experts have declared that they are among the best in the world.

 

Adventure travel can, by definition, be more dangerous than more sedentary types of tourism and visitors are advised to be bear this in mind when in Costa Rica. Although crime can be a problem in the cities the biggest danger, as with anywhere in the developing world, is on the road. Cyclists should be especially careful and travel on cycle trails wherever possible. Erratic driving and poor quality roads can catch out even the most astute travellers, especially at night.

Hotel in Costa Rica:

Hotel Posada Canal Grande
Average Price: €36
Average Rating: 9

La Gioconda House Hotel
Average Price: €55
Average Rating: 8.9

Hotel Villa Los Candiles
Average Price: €55
Average Rating: 8.9