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Activities and Experiences in Costa Rica

Below is a list of activities and experiences I drew up May 9, 2005, three days before leaving on my trip. Actual costs are shown.

Adventure

  • Canopy tour                                    ~          $46 (done) Monteverde
  • Whitewater rafting (full day)       ~          $90 (done) River Pacuare
  • Hike a volcano                                 ~          $25 (done) Poas/Arenal
  • Hike in the rainforest                        ~          free/$ (done) Cahuita, Monteverde
  • Rock climb and/or rapelling        ~
  • Jump off a cliff into water           ~          free  (done) Montezuma
  • Surf (with lesson)                             ~          $35 (done) Puerto Viejo
  • Snorkel (tour)                                  ~          $20 (done) Cahuita
  • Hot spring                                        ~          $19 (done) Arenal
  • Horseback riding                             ~
  • Jetski                                               ~
  • Mountain bike                                  ~
  • Caving (Barra Honda)                 ~         $40
  • Kayak                                             ~

Accomodations

  • Hostels                                            ~          (done)
  • Bed & breakfast                      ~          xxx
  • Treehouse                                        ~          xxx
  • Tent/hammock                                 ~          (done)/(done)

Experiences

  • Drink coffee                                    ~          (done)
  • Try a new fruit                                       ~          (done)
  • Catch a local futbol match (TV)             ~          (done) Last night, national championship
  • Travel to a new destination with someone     ~          (done)
  • Spend a whole day relaxing at the beach      ~          (done)
  • Find time to meditate in a new land              ~          (done)
  • Spa treatment (massage, mud wrap)            ~          $150 (including tip) (done)
 

Last Updated on June 3, 2019 by Dave Lee