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For a tiny country Costa Rica offers a huge variety of things to do and see. From Canopy Tours through the jungle treetops to Terrariums full of Amphibians or Reptiles. The rainforest, cloud forest, volcano National Parks protect pristine wilderness.

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Concrete Jungle Skate Park    Halfpipe, bowls, extreme vertical walls and more on the shores of Lake Arenal. SW corner of lake Arenal on the shore near hotel Tilawa E7
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Costa Rica Dirtriders   Imagine an offroad skateboard with oversize tires slaloming down a jungle trail and you've got a picture of what the Costa Rica Dirtriders do for fun.         
Flying Crocodile Ultralights  Hang Gliding or Parasailing, Costa Rica 656-8048 Ultralight flights over Playa Buena Vista and the surrounding forest, as well as lessons and certification.  Half a dozen planes are available for rent by licensed pilots. S of Esterones I3
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Four Trax  All Terrain Vehicle Rental or Tour 777-1829 (Quepos), 479-8444 (Fortuna) Three hour guided tours on unimproved roads through the mountains backing Quepos, or around La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano. Quepos-1 block S of Church & La Fortuna-2 blocks E of soccer field    $75-95 driver, $15 passenger  
Hang Glide Costa Rica  Hang Gliding or Parasailing, Costa Rica 778-8710 Tandem flights and solo, the hang glider is towed aloft then released to soar over the beaches and forest. Jacó/Esterillos K9
Costa Rica		 Hang Gliding or Parasailing, Costa Rica 2 $125  
Kite Surf Center  Wind Surfing or Kite Boarding, Costa Rica 826-5221 Kite boarding equipment rental and lessons.  Kite boarding combines elements of windurfing, hang-gliding, waterskiing, and surfing for a great day at the beach. Playa Copal, Bahía Salinas, 12 km SW of La Cruz B2
Costa Rica 		Wind Surfing or Kite Boarding, Costa Rica 1 from $92   
Mundo Aventura  Rock Climbing or Mountaineering, Costa Rica 221-6934 A climbing shop and gym that offers lessons both on their wall and in the wild.  As with climbers the world over the community always welcomes interest from newcomers, stop in and find out what adventure awaits you. San José, 1 block N & 1/2 W of Toyota on Paseo Colon    rock wall ¢1,000/day  
Paraíso Adventures  All Terrain Vehicle Rental or Tour 225-0858 ATV tours-40 km of trails around a private finca at Cerros de la Carpintera Tres Ríos, or in the hills backing Jacó beach. Jacó-next to red cross, San José-100 mt east of Ebais Granadilla Norte, Curridabat    $85 per driver  
Skydive Costa Rica  Hang Gliding or Parasailing, Costa Rica 778-7048 Freefall over the beaches of Costa Rica on a tandem dive, jump solo (if certified), or get certified on one of Costa Rica's most extreme adventures. After your chute opens, steer down to a soft landing on the beach in front of the bar. Esterillos K10
Costa Rica		 Hang Gliding or Parasailing, Costa Rica   from $200  
         
       
Serendipity Adventures Hot Air Balloons  Hot Air Ballooning, Costa Rica (877)507-1358 Hot air ballooning near Turrialba and Arenal      $900 1-5 passengers  
Skyline de Costa Rica Ultralights  Hang Gliding or Parasailing, Costa Rica 743-8013 Ultralight flights over Marino Ballena Park, the mangrove estuaries, and playa Uvita.  Flight school available to earn an ultralight solo license. Uvita 

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Hang Gliding or Parasailing, Costa Rica 3 from $65   
Tico Wind  Wind Surfing or Kite Boarding, Costa Rica 695-5387 Equipment rental and multi-day packages for the serious sailor. W end of Lake Arenal & Playa La Coyotera W of La Cruz E7
Costa Rica		 Wind Surfing or Kite Boarding, Costa Rica 2 from $38  Dec.-April
Tilawa Viento  Wind Surfing or Kite Boarding, Costa Rica 695-5050 Lesson and equipment rental from the original windsurfing center on one of the windiest lakes in the world. Kite boarding is also gaining poularity at the Tilawa center. SW corner of lake Arenal on the shore below hotel Tilawa E7
Costa Rica		 Wind Surfing or Kite Boarding, Costa Rica 3 from $40 7:00-17:00
Tropical Bungee  Rock Climbing or Mountaineering, Costa Rica 248-2212 A 265 foot bridge jump.  Also offers guided rock climbing, and parasailing (see below). Río Colorado bridge, 1 km E of Rosario, 8 km SW of Grecia    $60 incl. RT transfer SJ  
Tropical Bungee Parasailing  Hang Gliding or Parasailing, Costa Rica 248-2212 A half hour ride along the coastal ridges strapped to the chest of a certified instructor.  Training courses for solo flight are also offered starting at $600. Nido de Las Aguilas, N of Puerto Caldera I8
Costa Rica		 Hang Gliding or Parasailing, Costa Rica 4 $60 tandem with instructor