10 alternative sports to surfing in Playa Negra, Avellanas, and Tamarindo

10 alternative sports to surfing in Playa Negra, Avellanas, and Tamarindo

10 alternative sports to surfing in Playa Negra, Avellanas, and Tamarindo
Yes, let’s say it clearly:
 
There are plenty of sports you can practice without even saying “surf”. The fact that Tamarindo, Avellanas, or Playa Negra are considered surfer’s dream locations don’t necessarily mean you can only surf there. Especially, if we are speaking about sports so, let’s find out what you can do!
 
Of course, if you don’t want to surf but you still love the ocean, there’s plenty of water sports to do:
 
1. KAYAK is the perfect sport to keep fit and at the same time enjoy the landscape, plus it can be practiced alone or with the family.
If you are looking for a great investment, check out this successful Tamarindo Kayak Business for sale: http://www.coldwellbankertamarindo.com/Tamarindo/successful-tamarindo-kayak-business.html. For information, please contact Larry Graziano: larry@cbtamarindo.com.
 
2. SCUBA DIVING Yes you can dive here. This will be the most unique and amazing experience you will have. In fact, the tropical climate and the efforts made by the country for protecting its natural resources will lead you to discover an undersea world of extraordinary beauty.
 
3. FISHING Costa Rica has to offer a great diversity of marine fauna which is perfect for sport fishing. This area in particular, is ideal to enjoy fishing all year long, so if you want to go for a Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Roosterfish, Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi, or any of the other game fish this is the perfect place to catch them!
 
4. PADDLEBOARD This is a great alternative to surf and it can be done by everyone. Literally, every single person can try it and have fun, which doesn’t mean that is easy, it’s just a bit calmer.
 
But if you are a non-water person, do not despare. You can always visit these wonderful places and practice sports without even touching the water, and keep the ocean and waves just for your photos and memories!
 
5. BIKING Sometimes the lack of infrastructure can have its positive sides. There are miles and miles of paths and trails in the plains and in the mountains, in the towns, and in the middle of the jungle that are waiting for all of you biking enthusiasts.
 
6. GOLF Hacienda Pinilla and Reserva Conchal are the most famous golf courses here at the beach in Costa Rica. Imagine teeing off while surrounded by a lush rainforest where monkeys are watching you and other wild animal cross the course. It is a surreal experience for most any golfer.
 
7. ATV Let’s add a bit of adrenaline to your vacation! Four wheel quadricycles guarantee an exhilarating experience while exploring the mountains, rivers, or beaches. Costa Rica’s ideal terrain give you the chance to practice it as a sport, take a tour or, if you are brave enough, rent it as main transport throughout your vacation.
 
8. HORSEBACK RIDING Horses, horses everywhere! This is a must do, you can’t leave without riding a horse through the mountains, the jungle, or ending up at the beach during one of the most beautiful sunsets the planet has to offer.
 

9. ZIP LINING is another must have and must do. You don’t say Costa Rica if you don’t try the zip line. If you wanna play hard you have to travel a bit and try the Monteverde zip line. However, if you wanna just give it a try, the tours around these beaches are pretty light and are guaranteed to give you the rush you expected.


 

10. DRESSAGE Who would have thought to find a dressage structure here in the wild Guanacaste! Well, in Playa Negra there are three professional and fully equipped courts to keep training if you already are into this world. You can also get great instruction from one of the many professional teachers in the area.

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We had so much fun at Buena Vista. Thanks for arranging that with Memo.
I also want to say many thanks for all that you have done. We have enjoyed Costa Rica and I have found you so helpful with everything and a pleasure to deal with that it was a very stress free vacation. When I do come back here hopefully you will still be doing what what you do.
Our last couple of days will be spent enjoying the sunshine and eating at great restaurants. Sincerely,

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Laurel and Tony,
The both of you were fantastic with us throughout the property search and purchase process. As we had mentioned, two other attempts to find thorough, attentive, responsive agents to work with in Tamarindo were failures. I expect that we are more work to deal with than many others as we asked a lot of thorough and analytical questions and expected responses to all of them. You two never failed to deliver. The organization and execution of our condo shopping trip in January was excellent and the fact that you two devoted 2 full days to us, around our schedule, to get this deal done was key to our success. The selection of properties that Laurel planned out, including a few places above and below our target zone helped us to refine our interests. We truly appreciated your interest in our success. This could easily have been very stressful for us, and yet, it wasn’t. Thank you very much.
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We will give you some advance notice before we make our first trip down so that we can plan to get together for lunch or dinner. We are tentatively planning on somewhere in the last 2 weeks of May, as soon as our son gets out of school for the summer.

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While my computer is still running here, I'd like to take the opportunity to thank you for your help during our stay.
When we first came to your office, we were in dire straights and in desperate need of assistance. Andrea was extremely compassionate, spoke with candor, and had a "can do attitude" that was of immense help.
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