Activities: Whitewater Rafting & Tubing
Our misadventure on Day 3 led to a white water rafting invitation, which Vincent and I gladly accepted. Truth be told, my excitement was mixed with just a hint of nerves — even though I can swim like a fish, several childhood experiences have taught me to be wary of the water. However, I had been assured that the tour was safe and that the river was mostly calm. We met at 7 a.m. and hopped into a converted truck to take us to the river. We drove first through extensive banana fields, where the …
Location: Puerto Viejo, Southern Caribbean »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Indigenous Reserve, Whitewater Rafting & Tubing »
One of the main attractions at Hacienda Pozo Azul is their cabalgata, an easy horseback ride through small streams and backcountry roads, with opportunities to gallop along the way. I joined a group of seven other travelers, all with varying degrees of riding experience, for our morning cowboy adventure.
Our mounts were criollo horses, a well-tempered breed with Spanish and Peruvian bloodlines common in Costa Rica. While a bit on the small side, criollos are sturdy and sure-footed, perfect for children or the novice rider. After a short tutorial on how to steer and halt our …
Location: Northern Region, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Horseback Riding, Whitewater Rafting & Tubing »
