Adventure Costa Rica Blog

Canopy and ziplining tours are available throughout Costa Rica in nearly every tourist hot spot. Some areas of the country arguably provide more enjoyable canopy and ziplining experiences than others, given the lushness of the surrounding forest which has a more appealing sight, the length and height of the cables which adds to the adrenaline rush, and the number of cables and duration of the tour with respect to the price charged. Most of canopy-ziplining tours still utilize the hand-breaking stop system, however there are some that make use of the automatic z-breaking system. Furthermore, while some canopy-ziplining tours are sold separately, others offer complimentary activities with the reservation of the canopy-ziplining tour, including an aerial tram ride to the top of the rainforest, a visit to a hummingbird garden, a visit to a butterfly garden, , a superman (head-first) cable, or a tarzan swing, among other extras.

Hydrospeed : the genesis of this sport is recent , having been born about seventy years ago in France as a version of swimming in the river "living water" (ie water crossed by strong currents and eddies ) . In a short time , in addition to the helmet , the suit , the self- inflating vest and fins to the athletes was joined by the presence of a particular form of floating and sledding, similar to a tablet by flotation with raised edges .  The sport is to go down the impetuous course of the rivers gaining speed in slalom and trying to dodge the obstacles. In recent years, a "soft" version of the discipline made ​​its appearance in the most tranquil rivers and water warmer : the tubing echoes the atmosphere of the slides at the water parks and allows the athlete to stay out of the water and float comfortably over life jackets in oversized colloquially called " donuts " . The tubing is always expected to wear a helmet and life jacket , while it may be left off the use of fins and suit. Thanks to the richness of rivers, since a few years, Costa Rica has become a country where Hydrospeed can be practiced, as you will see continuing to read

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Let me give you an advice: try the fastest-growing paddle sport during your vacation in Costa Rica! SUP, as it's called for short, is exactly as it sounds: you stand on a large surfboard and propel yourself forward with a paddle. Uunlike traditional surfing, you don't have to wait for the waves. In fact, SUP can be done on lakes, rivers, pools or any sufficiently large body of water. Stand Up Paddling (SUP) was developed by surfers in Hawaii but has its roots in ancient Polynesia as an early form of transportation from island to island. but it didn't really enter the modern mindset until the mid 20th-century, when Waikiki's "beach boys" decided to stand up on their longboards and paddle around with outrigger canoe oars to get a better look at their surfing students, spot far-off waves, take photos for tourists or simply to have something to do on flat days. It wasn't until the late 1990s that the modern explosion began. Now it's the latest craze among water enthusiasts! Try Stand Up Paddling in Costa Rica, you'll feel like you're walking in water!

It's just finished the final of the World Championship Adventure . It lasted more than 7 days through Costa Rica from coast to coast and border to border. From sea level to 3,800 m altitude Chirripo . A journey of 815 miles , walking, biking , canoeing and abseiling . They did it, virtually, without stopping; only to eat and take a quick nap . At times they were dry , and at times drenched . Now with a sweltering and humid heat, then with a cold soaked to the bone. It began with 60 teams , but only 20 were able to complete the entire route. As rated by the same competitors , this was one of the world's toughest adventure that have been made.

The Swedish team Thule , just start the canopy in the La Linda, in the Virgin de Sarapiqui , is 23 kilometers to reach their first crown in Adventure World . To do this, the Europeans had to overcome a last minute surprise , Jacky Boisset because one of its members - suffer from extreme tiredness that is affecting you psychologically.
Such is the incident with Boisset, his wife and teammate Myriam Guillot, mourn no longer concerned about the health of her husband. Despite this , they, both French , with Stuart Lynch New Zealand and Spain Alberth Rock , joined the canopy to close with 23 kilometers of rafting.
In the second place and Spanish team third Tecnu Columbia U.S. appears . For Costa Ricans , the quartet Aerodiva is located in a very honorable eighth place , Toyota is thirteen and Banana Costa Rica is 15.