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Surfing<\/h2>\n
The term \u201csurfing\u201d is subjective in Costa Rica as it has taken on many different forms. Avid surfers will find good waves up and down most of the Pacific and Caribbean coastlines. One of the best beaches in Central America, Manuel Antonio, is one of the better beaches for surfers and also has surf camps for beginners. Two other variations of surfing includes windsurfing and stand up paddle surfing. Located at the Base of Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal has become the premier windsurfing destination in Costa Rica. Shops are located in the area to rent equipment or travelers can choose from a variety of windsurfing packages and camps.<\/p>\n
Stand up paddle surfing is making a resurgence around the world, with Costa Rica being one of many destinations where it\u2019s catching on at. The primary difference from traditional surfing is that it\u2019s more laid back and you have the addition of a paddle. Since stand up paddle surfing doesn\u2019t require big waves, it can be done along any of Costa Rica\u2019s beaches, although Jaco and Tamarindo are a couple of the more popular spots. <\/p>\n
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You\u2019re not likely to be submersing yourself into the water while waterfall rappelling, however, this is one of the most extraordinary activities you\u2019ll ever do. Combining rappelling with the beautiful, and often unspoiled, waterfalls of Costa Rica, this puts you upclose with the country\u2019s waterfalls in a way that hiking can\u2019t quite do.<\/p>\n
While many of Costa Rica\u2019s water sports can be experienced throughout different parts of the country, this isn\u2019t the case with rappelling, or as it\u2019s also called, canyoning. There are waterfall rappelling excursions within short drives of Arenal and Manuel Antonio, but the best location is Los Chorros Waterfall, a 180-foot cascading waterfall. The waterfall is located in a recreation area within an hour drive from San Jose.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you like water activities, but like something more low key, then sea kayaking is probably for you. While there are sea kayaking opportunities on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, it\u2019s more popular on the Pacific Ocean side when kayakers often go out at sunset.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not unusual to see a group of kayakers floating along any number of bays on the Pacific Ocean. Most beaches have kayaks for rent along the beach that can be rented anywhere from an hour to a full day.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Many beach towns offer diving instruction for new divers, which typically includes certification and a minimum of a couple dives. Punta Uva and Puerto Viejo are both popular dive locations on the Caribbean side, though often recommended for intermediate to experienced divers. Coco, Tamarindo, and Isla del Cano are a couple of the better diving locations on the Pacific Ocean.<\/p>\n Boating is another subjective term as it spans a wide-range of meanings in Costa Rica. While Costa Rica is often overshadowed as a cruising destination because of the Caribbean Islands, many cruises make port up and down both coastlines. While sail boats are found going in and out of bays, boating in Costa Rica has often come to mean half-day catamaran tours or sunset cruises.<\/p>\n Many of the beach towns feature charter companies that can arrange private and group trips. Sunset cruises are often the choice of most travelers, usually taking guests out for a couple hours. While some may provide appetizers and drinks, others allow guests to bring on their own alcoholic beverages.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/p>\nSea Kayaking<\/h2>\n
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