Sportfishing:
Sport fishing is an outstanding attraction found on the coasts of both oceans and at the lake at Arenal Volcano and in some rivers. Costa Rica is well-known throughout the world for the richness and diversity of the species inhabiting our waters, such as marlin, sailfish, huge tunas, rooster fish, and snapper on the Pacific, and snook, sea bass, mahimahi (dolphin fish), and snapper on the Atlantic side.

Surfing:
It's no accident that our country has become one of the primary destinations for surfers. The easy access to the oceanside and the variety of surfing types found in Costa Rica are very attractive to lovers of the sport. Surfers have discovered a country with four different areas on the Caribbean and the North, Central, and Southern Pacific coasts for the best in surfing.

Snorkeling and Diving:
Few places in the world have such a profusion of submarine beauty as is found in the waters of the Caribbean Sea in the east and the Pacific Ocean in the west. This beauty makes Costa Rica one of the most attractive destinations for snorkeling and diving. This, in turn, has triggered the formation of dive centers where you can rent equipment and organize tours and other similar activities.

The most beautiful areas are found around the Coco and Cano islands, but because of their distance and variety of species inhabiting them you need special permits and transportation to get there. The Papagayo Gulf in Guanacaste and the southern Caribbean also are noteworthy because of the large number of coral reefs and fish that dwell among them.

Rapids:
The rivers in Costa Rica are not only beautiful stopping off points with wonderful fishing, they have also become famous for their rapids. Here the visitor can slide through their serpentine currents with professional equipment and guides in each raft and enjoy the white water rafting of the rivers Reventazon, Pacuare, General, or Corobici to the utmost.

Horseback Tours:
There are a variety of horseback tours in the Monteverde area or longer adventures of up to five days across the Continental Divide towards the Caribbean to Arenal Volcano. Short rides include cloud forest tours and full moon adventure rides starting at sunset with views towards Arenal Volcano. Longer treks offer spectacular views, journeying through forests and over mountains, along rivers, valleys and across farmlands, staying in interesting villages with comfortable accommodation en route. During the tour there is an option of taking a speedboat across Lake Arenal to the foot of the active volcano to see the spectacular red glow of the larva at night and to spend some time in the hot springs of Tabacon. Tours are run by 'Sabine's Smiling Horses' from Santa Elena.