Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Beaches
Playa Manuel Antonio
With mischievous monkeys, perfect sand and idyllic turquoise water,
this beach alone is worth the national park admission fee.
Playa Grande
The nation's longest beach is good for endless strolling, and is a favorite of
leatherback turtles and surfers alike.
Playa Guiones
Backed by lush vegetation, these gentle waves are ideal for swimming, surf-
ing or just frolicking.
Playa Negra
This wild, pristine black-sand beach doesn't draw many surfers, making this
Cahuita beach one of the best places in the country for swimming.
Parque Nacional Marino Ballena
Dreaming of spending the day on an isolated desert island?
The long, rugged, coconut-strewn beaches of Ballena are ideal.
White-Water Rafting & Kayaking
With Costa Rica's ample waterways and excellent operators, the opportunities for rushing
down frothing white-water rapids and coasting through mangrove channels will satisfy even
the greatest thirst for adventure.
Ríos Pacuare
Take on exciting runs of Class II to IV rapids on the country's best white wa-
ter, which is best between June and October.
Río Sarapiquí
Finally making a comeback after losing its mojo due to the 2009 quake. It's a
great place to learn how to kayak, as well.
Golfo Dulce
Lucky kayakers can paddle out with dolphins and explore sea caves.
Canals of Tortuguero
Excellent for kayaking through canals to get up close and personal
with abundant birds and wildlife.
