In the Central Valley some 2½ hours from San José, this is a great package of eco and adventure, centered on the town of La Fortuna and the nearby Arenal Volcano and lake. There's plenty of hiking and adventure activities, including whitewater rafting, mountain biking, ATV/dirt biking, horseback riding, and “canyoning” (which involves hiking, climbing, jumping, abseiling, and swimming). Top local attractions include the Catarata de la Fortuna (a 230-foot waterfall); the ten Venado Caves; a butterfly conservatory; hanging bridges (above) which let you stroll through the rain forest canopy; several ziplines; and Arenal Bungee (off one of Central America’s highest bungee bridges, over the Colorado River). What's more, Lago Arenal, Costa Rica’s largest lake has excellent fishing, kayaking, and paddle boarding, but most especially windsurfing, kite surfing, and wakeboarding, and you can get get up close and personal with volcano tours (it's closely monitored, and hasn't erupted in many years). And don't forget a dip in the warm thermal waters, from placid pools to brisk waterfalls.
Read more in Tripatini contributor Nancy Ahuja´s post 12 Terrific Eco/Adventure Experiences in Costa Rica.
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