Keep your mind and body in shape with these interesting activities!
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Surfing is one of the favorite local activities and surf lessons are available if you want to get started or improve your technique. Photo DJ Struntz, Surfer Gilbert Brown.
There is so much to do when you're in Puerto Viejo and the surrounding area: surfing, horseback riding, fishing, learning Spanish, yoga, massage, and more. Below we have some more info on some of the most popular activities.
Horseback Riding |
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Riding horseback along the beautiful beaches of the Caribbean Coast is the perfect way to explore the area. Suitable for riders of all experiences (or none). | |
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Surfing |
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Some of Costa Rica's (and the world's) best surfers have come from Puerto Viejo and there are beaches for all levels and several surf schools and places to rent or buy equipment. | |
| Surf Schools and Equipment Overview of Surf Spots |
Massage, Yoga, Spa |
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There are a variety of massage and spa treatments available in the area. From a relaxing massage on the beach to a facial using local ingredients, you can find a treatment to suit your needs. And there are a number of places to practice yoga. And hey, if you want to get an I ❤ Puerto Viejo tattoo, we won't judge you for that! | |
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Learning on Vacation |
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Improve your Spanish, learn to scuba dive or learn Caribbean cooking are some of the options for learning while on vacation in Puerto Viejo. | |
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Whitewater rafting is a must-do tour and includes your transport here from San Jose or Arenal. See the rafting page for more info.
Looking for something else?
Check our tour overview page or our detailed tour pages for whitewater rafting, jungle and nature and discover the Caribbean Coast.
Our tour partners have also put together packages which include transport, hotels and tours so you can either get your full trip to Costa Rica organized in one go or have them organize add-ons to popular destinations such as Arenal, Tortuguero or Bocas del Toro.
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