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Things To Do In Costa Rica
If you’re looking for things to do in Costa Rica the good news is it’s likely going to be harder working out what *not* to do as Costa Rica is built for tourism in all it;s different styles and so there is so much waiting to be done it can be hard to squeeze it all into a holiday.
Here, then is a list of just 14 possible things to do in Costa Rica:
1) Zip Line
In the forest areas of Costa Rica like Monte Verde and Arenal you will find enormous zip lines slung between trees. Take your life in your hands, attach your harness to the line and fly across the tops of the trees with the greatest of ease! It’s amazing fun and a great way to get a unique view of the forest and you actually travel through and over it rather than under it.
2) Rapelling
Like abseiling but down waterfalls this is one thing I actually haven’t done yet because I didn’t want to get too wet. But if you’re up for something extreme, this may be the way to go.
3) See Arenal Volcano
The biggest and most active volcano in Costa Rica, Arenal is amazing at any time of day but really comes into it’s own at night where a lava tour will take you up to the volcano (though a safe distance away) so you can see the red rocks and lava bursting out of the crater, with plumes of smoke and the rumbling sounds to boot.
4) Go Horse Riding
A fantastic way to see the countryside the horses are western style making them easy to ride for any level of experience. I’ve only been on a horse 3 or 4 times before but ended up galloping across the hillsides with my guide! You can let the horse concentrate on the uneven surfaces, and you can watch birds, look at leaf cutter ants and admire the views.
5) Go Surfing
Take your own board or hire one when you get there. Surfing lessons are also available in many of the most popular surfing destinations here where the beaches and waves are second to none.
6) Explore The Cloud Forest
My favourite thing to do in Costa Rica out of all the possibilities - trek your way through the hills and mountains covered in vegetation and moisture and try to see a host of wildlife on the way. Be ready to get hot and sweaty, and bring a thin, waterproof, breathable jacket for the dampest parts.
7) Go Animal Spotting
Coatis, turtles, manatees, monkeys and more all await those with the patience and basic field skills to see them. I bought a new camera with a big zoom lens specially before going so I could try and capture as many of them as possible. Many of those photos can be seen here on this site.
Visit An Orchid Garden
Doesn’t sound too exciting to me, I admit, but then I actually went there I had an amazing time. See the smallest orchid in the world (you won’t believe the size of it!), the worlds only orchid used for culinary purposes (do you know what it is?!) and dozens of other stunning flowers. A guided tour will help teach you about these amazing flowers.
9) Go On A Night Tour
Take a guife and a torch and make your way through the forests late at night, in almost total darkness, looking for creatures. It’s likely they’ll be mainly insects though you may see the odd roosting bird or nocturnal mammal. I was taken with how different the forest feels at night as the diurnal creatures try to get some sleep and the night watch comes out!
10) Drive An ATV
Possibly not the most environmentally sensitive passtime, for under $100 you can hire a quad bike or all terrain vehicle and go for a drive across the mountains.
11) Lie On A Beach
Lie on the Caribbean coast to your heart’s content enjoying warm blue waters, cloudless skies and white sandy beaches. A good book and a cold drink - what more could you possibly need?! 
12) Try A Cocktail
Visit on the of beachfront cocktail bars to try out some of the local cocktails. Sit curled up on a comfy sofa such as at Shake Joes on the Pacific coast and watch the world go by.
13) Take A Boat Ride
Whether it’s on lake Arenal, a short sightseeing trip in Tortugeura or the wetland area of Cano Negro, take to the waters with an experienced captain and let the boat do all the hard work while you enjoy the scenery and the wildlife around you.
14) Bunjee Jump
In Arenal or Monte Verde, jump from the top of a tower and (hopefully) bounce right back up again!
Note that these 14 things I’ve listed here are just a sampling of the possibilities - and are just the first things to spring to my mind - you will find there are plenty more things to do in Costa Rica if go looking for them…
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