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
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Canopy tour ~ $46 (done) Monteverde
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Whitewater rafting (full day) ~ $90 (done) River Pacuare
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Hike a volcano ~ $25 (done) Poas/Arenal
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Hike in the rainforest ~ free/$ (done) Cahuita, Monteverde
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Rock climb and/or rapelling ~
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Jump off a cliff into water ~ free (done) Montezuma
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Surf (with lesson) ~ $35 (done) Puerto Viejo
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Snorkel (tour) ~ $20 (done) Cahuita
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Hot spring ~ $19 (done) Arenal
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Horseback riding ~
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Jetski ~
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Mountain bike ~
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Caving (Barra Honda) ~ $40
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Kayak ~
Accomodations
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Hostels ~ (done)
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Bed & breakfast ~ xxx
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Treehouse ~ xxx
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Tent/hammock ~ (done)/(done)
Experiences
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Drink coffee ~ (done)
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Try a new fruit ~ (done)
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Catch a local futbol match (TV) ~ (done) Last night, national championship
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Travel to a new destination with someone ~ (done)
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Spend a whole day relaxing at the beach ~ (done)
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Find time to meditate in a new land ~ (done)
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Spa treatment (massage, mud wrap) ~ $150 (including tip) (done)