Just a short flight from major cities across the United States, Costa Rica is world famous for its incredible eco-diversity, beautiful weather, and stunning landscapes.

Whether you’re in the mood for volcanoes, spectacular beaches, hot springs, or learning more about birds and animals, Costa Rica is a truly spectacular adventure destination.

Here are 5 Costa Rica adventures that will definitely keep you coming back for more:

Watching Out for Costa Rica’s Wild Side

Despite the fact that Costa Rica is relatively tiny (about the same size as West Virginia), it is home to a staggering 500,000 different animal, bird, and plant species.

Whether you’re coming to marvel at the flowers, brightly colored birds, or the neon-colored frogs, you’ll never run out of amazing wildlife to see during your time in Costa Rica.

Learning to Surf

Costa Rica is one of the top surfing meccas in the world, and it’s easy to see why. Clear, beautiful waters, year-round warm temperatures, spectacular backdrops, and consistent swells make surfing in Costa Rica perfect for beginners and experts alike. 

Go Chasing Waterfalls

Few experiences can compare to coming across a roaring waterfall deep in the heart of one of Costa Rica’s thick jungles. Many waterfalls have chutes that serve as natural water slides, delivering a thrill of adrenaline as you splash into the refreshing waters at the base of the waterfall.

Get Rolling on the Rio

Costa Rica is home to ample precipitation that helps keep the jungle green and thriving as well as feeding several spectacular rivers (“rios” in Spanish). Whether you’re interested in white water rafting or simply ambling along on an inner tube, Costa Rica’s rivers are some of Mother Nature’s finest playgrounds.

Stretching Out on Your Vacation

Something about the unspoiled beauty of nature in Costa Rica lends itself to holistic activities such as meditation and yoga. Costa Rica is the perfect place for visitors to center themselves and get in touch with their spiritual being in beautiful locations such as on the beach, listening to the waves crashing in harmony with the sounds of animals and birds in the jungle.

Endless Olas is the perfect Costa Rica surf camp to attend on your 2018 vacation. Endless Olas provides expert coaching and training for surfers of all ability levels and offers a wide variety of Costa Rica adventures, including yoga on the beach, stand up paddling, hiking through national forests, white water rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, and trips to play and swim in waterfalls.