costa rica surfing vacations
Help with a family vacation in costa rica?
My family and I are looking to take a vacation in Costa Rica in late June/early July of next year. We have an adult, a 17 year old, and a 13 year old. We are looking for something nice, that will have access to zip lining, beginning surfing (We would like to learn to surf there), snorkeling, and those such things. We would LOVE to have a hotel with a waterslide/waterpark and those such things. The room should have 3 beds, or at least be able to put an extra bed, or have a pullout couch in it. While beachside would be preferable, it is not required. Thank you very much!!!
I’ve actually never seen a hotel advertised that has a waterslide/waterpark here. Not that they don’t exist, but I don’t think they are common. In June I stayed in Manual Antonio (just south of Quepos) at a place called Costa Verde. This is a really great hotel/resort. We stayed in the open air room but they have bungelows here that would fit your requirements (with the exception of the waterslide). There are pools and restaraunts on sight, the beach is within easy walking distance. There are numerous hiking paths on property also. Wildlife is prevelent. There motto is “More monkeys than people”. The view is outstanding. There are numerous tour companies that will take you wwr, zip lining, guided hikes, kayaking, scuba diving etc. They also pick you up at the hotel which makes life easier. I also saw signs for surfing lessons and there is a spa down the road if you are looking for a down day. Manual Antonio is incredible beautiful and worth spending time at. The previous poster also suggested Arenol Volcano and I agree. It erupts all through the day but at night you can really see it. There are 2 places that have hot springs a little ways from the volcano Tabacon and Baldi. There are a number of volcanos in CR but this is probably the prettiest as it’s a traditional cone shape and is very active.
San Jose isn’t as bad as what some people say. Now, don’t get me wrong, its a big city and has big city crime. But people get way to comfortable with the kindness of the people that they interact with and sometimes forget that the bad people are out there too. Use the same common sense you would use if you were visiting Detroit, Atlanta, Washington DC or LA. Don’t wander at night. Don’t wander in areas you aren’t familiar with. Use cabs. And don’t spend to much time there because there is so much great stuff to see in CR – and you can see a big city anywhere.
Enjoy your vacation – this is such a great country! It’s so beautiful and the people are so kind. I hope you guys have a great time!
Also, I’ve included the link for La Posada – which was our 2nd choice for hotel. It’s also very nice and very close to the beach and National Park.
costa rica surf Trip for Women