Travels to North Pacific
The mellow ambiance of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast really takes the concept of “pura vida” to another level. Nevertheless, I wasn’t in Puerto Viejo to relax – I was here to advance my diving career and explore the area’s famous dive sites. Today I would begin the next step in PADI certification: the Rescue Diver course.
Roch, the French-Canadian owner of Crocodive facility in Playa Chiquita, had invited me to experience their unique program. He explained that the five-star dive center prides itself on providing state of the art equipment and exceptional dive courses – both …
Location: Gold Coast, Puerto Viejo, Southern Caribbean »
Activities: Scuba Diving and Snorkeling »
Some activities are better when enjoyed with a friend, and a five-hour sunset cruise with Blue Dolphin Sailing is definitely one of them. My friend Kim joined me for an afternoon of snorkeling, kayaking and libations from a catamaran hammock. The cruise departed at 1:30 in the afternoon with four other visitors: a newlywed couple and an aunt with her teenage niece.
As we boarded the boat, the captain offered us chips, salsa, and our choice of soda, beer, wine, or a mixed drink. He put music on the stereo, and set sail for Bahia de …
Location: Gold Coast, Liberia, North Pacific, Tamarindo »
Activities: Sailing, Sunsets »
I have yet to find another pursuit that is as simultaneously relaxing and exciting as sport fishing. Today, I had the pleasure of offshore fishing with Captain Chris and Captain Peter, owners of Go Fish Costa Rica. These two best friends love two things: the “Pura Vida” lifestyle and catching lots of fish.
Our group consisted of myself and a newlywed couple named Bill and Lisa. We met up at Tamarindo’s El Pescador restaurant at 7:30 a.m. As we hopped into the speedboat that ferried us to the the yacht, Peter told us to get ready …
Location: Gold Coast, North Pacific, Tamarindo »
Activities: Pacific Beaches, Sport Fishing »
