Sports and leisure activities Costa Rica

The Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort is a 4-star hotel located in Playa Herradura, in the province of Puntarenas. Nestled between the rainforest and the Pacific Ocean, this chic beachfront establishment offers an idyllic setting for travelers in search of relaxation and luxury. Rooms are bright and upscale, with amenities such as an iPod dock, flat-screen TV and minibar. The hotel also features 5 restaurants and bars, a golf course, spa, fitness center, outdoor pools and kids' club. Guests can enjoy direct access to the beach and views of the rainforest, garden or ocean from their balcony or terrace. The hotel also offers services such as free Wi-Fi, breakfast for a fee, free parking and facilities for disabled guests. From 6.20 a.m. to 3.50 p.m. daily, with access to the beach and spa.

If there are any activities to do in the area, it's the ones offered by Selvatura, whether it's the canopy tour or the ride on the eight bridges suspended high above the forest, the best in the area, it seems. Perfect for observing animals camouflaged in the treetops. You can get up close and personal with hummingbirds at the Hummingbird Garden and perfect your swing from vine to vine at the Tarzan Swing. Seamless organization, tour options for everyone, and a well-executed layout make Selvatura a must-see.

This small company offers a lot of activities: mountain biking, surfing, rafting. Ideal for an introduction to surfing with Henry, the manager of the center who is also an instructor. After the course, you can keep the board for a few more hours, just to practice, alone, but with good basics! You can also try a rafting experience. With Dominical Adventures, authenticity is guaranteed! Henry is also a guide in all Costa Rica and he knows the country like the back of his hand. The agency is still the only rafting operator in Dominical.

A good address to learn Spanish in Tamarindo.

Located in Playas del Coco, Deep Blue Diving is the first PADI Five Star Dive Resort in Costa Rica. With a dedicated professional team, Deep Blue Diving offers a range of services for certified divers and those wishing to learn to dive. The dive store offers in-store purchases and in-store pick-ups. Deep Blue Diving also offers diving courses to suit all levels, from discovery scuba diving to open water courses and beyond. Certified divers can take advantage of the many dive sites around Playas del Coco, as well as excursions to the Catalinas and Murciélagos Islands. For those wishing to combine diving with accommodation, Deep Blue Diving offers hotel and diving packages at the M&M Beach House.

8 boats of different sizes to organize a fishing game.

He organizes balloon rides, a very popular sport around Turrialba in the Central Valley. Several trips are possible with the pilot and 4 other passengers: overview of the Arenal region (volcano, forest), Turrialba (canopy, rapids of Río and Río Reventazón), Naranjo (coffee and cane plantations).

Ticos River Adventures is a travel agency specializing in whitewater excursions. Since 1995, this family-run business has been offering tourists unforgettable experiences. Their site offers detailed information on the various tours on offer, including the Pacuare day trip, the Pacuare two-day trip and the Rio Pejibaye.

Tamarindo Sportfishing is a fishing charter company run by renowned captain Randy Wilson, one of Costa Rica's top skippers. They believe that hook retrieval is the ultimate form of catch and release, and are pioneers in conservation efforts for the Pacific's big game fish. Located in Playa Tamarindo, a popular and easily accessible destination on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, they are the closest starting point to the deep waters and rich fishing grounds beyond the Continental Shelf. Their highly experienced crews and well-equipped boats will provide you with an unforgettable fishing experience.

This swimming pool is often overcrowded and in the middle of a roundabout what is not frankly very pleasant… But it's better than nothing if you really want to refresh yourself if your hotel does not have a swimming pool.