How to spend top weekend in Escazu - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Take a flight over Costa Rica on a Hot Air Balloon

The Costa Rican Aeronautics base is located near Lake Arenal and the volcano of the same name. If you go there you will book a flight on a balloon. The air travel fee for 1 person is $345. From 2 to 5 passengers should be in the basket during the voyage. However, if you pay $1200 only the pilot will be near you.

You will be brought to the starting point on the appointed day. You and the staff will inflate the balloon there. This takes from 30 to 45 minutes. You will get in the basket of the balloon and go on a flight after that. Its duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes. You will see from the height of the tropical jungle, mountain rivers, a picturesque lake, and an active volcano during this time.

Engage in the Conquest of the Water Element on the Board

If you arrive at Lake Arenal between the first days of November and the end of May you can go kiting and windsurfing. It is at this time that there are windy days. You will enjoy active leisure and the picturesque landscape. You will spend time conquering the waves of the Pacific Ocean, standing on a surfboard on the numerous beaches of Costa Rica. There are shops here. You will purchase or rent all the necessary equipment there. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

If you are a beginner you should complete the training by visiting one of the specialized camps. They are located on the coast. In addition to regular surfing, you can also surf with a paddle in Costa Rica. High waves are not necessary for this sport. You will stand on a long and wide board, holding a paddle that is used by kayakers. This kind of entertainment is safe. It will allow you to feel like a conqueror of the water element.

Go Rafting on the Rivers of Reventazon and Pacuare

If you have ever been involved in rafting and want to have fun again in such an extreme way during your vacation in Costa Rica you should go to the banks of the mountain rivers Reventazon and Pacuare. Craft will be your boat for launching on the water. It is designed for 8 people, including an instructor. He will control the boat, standing on the stern. You and the other passengers will row the paddles. You will admire the local flora and fauna while rafting down the river. You will also get a unique experience of conquering rough water and overcoming thresholds that have the 3rd and 4th levels of difficulty out of 5 possible.

Go Down the Waterfall

An unusual activity awaits you in Costa Rica. This is the descent on the waterfall. It combines mountaineering and acquaintance with picturesque natural attractions from the closest distance. You will become a member of the tour group and go to the waterfall Cabaneros El Chorro cascades to do this extreme entertainment. It is located in a protected area. The waterfall reaches a height of 60 meters.

Conquer the Depths of the Sea with Scuba Diving

You can spend your free time scuba diving on any beach in Costa Rica. But keep in mind that if you are an inexperienced diver you have to complete training. It consists of a briefing, several training dives, and obtaining a certificate. You should also find out what current is in the place where you decide to dive and consult with the instructor. You will be able to start conquering the depths of the sea only after that.

Tour of the Venado Caves

Venado Caves with limestone walls were formed about 20 million years ago. They were completely covered with water for a long time. They were on the surface of the earth due to the tectonic movement of the earth's crust. If you take a tour of them with other tourists and a guide you will see bats and a unique interior created by beautiful stalactites, stalagmites, and corals. There is no electric light here. Water is everywhere in the caves. You will feel like a real explorer, traveling through narrow mazes to the underground river and lighting your way with a pocket flashlight. You will take a group photo at the end of the tour.