Kayaking at Lake Arenal

Kayaking at Lake Arenal

The famous Arenal Lake is known for its beautiful location right in front of the Arenal volcano. It is the largest lake in Costa Rica and is actually a man-made reservoir that was built in 1979 by the Costa Rica Electricity Institute to generate hydroelectric power for homes around the country and provide water to…

El Salto Rope Swing

El Salto Rope Swing

The El Salto Rope Swing is a nice family-friendly river activity to stop by if you’re visiting the town of La Fortuna. It is located right by the bridge crossing over the Fortuna River and is completely free to access. As a bonus, it’s just about a 10 minute walk from “Camping Lagos del Rio,”…

Caño Island Snorkeling

Caño Island Snorkeling

Caño Island is located about 20km off the coast of Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula, thus it is only accessible by boat tour. It’s one of the top 3 places in Costa Rica for snorkeling and diving due to the shallow reefs all around the island, which are full of wildlife such as turtles,…