Who said that a vacation in Costa Rica is just about the beaches and sunshine? If you really want to get the most out of your stay at villa vacation rentals in this beautiful country, the best thing you can do is throw on a pair of your best hiking shoes and get ready for a bit of an adventure, because it's time to step outside the box of your average tropical getaway. From ziplining through the rainforest to embarking on environmental volunteer initiatives, you can turn your typical vacation into an experience you'll never forget.

Surf Like a Pro on Manuel Antonio Beach
If you've never experienced what it's like to glide along the waves on a surfboard, then you're obligated to get a lesson while you're here. Along Manuel Antonio Beach, which is known for being the perfect beach for beginners, you can take a private or group lesson with trained professionals who know all there is to know about the waters along Costa Rica's shores. Although many of the nation's Pacific beaches cater to advanced surfers, Manuel Antonio's calmer waters provide just the right amount of break for you to catch your very first wave.

Give Back to Nature with Green Magic
Does looking at the dense wilderness of Costa Rica make you want to give something back to the environment? With Green Magic, an eco-minded outfitter that creates itineraries suited to where and when you want to volunteer, you can do your part in making sure that the rainforests of Costa Rica stay the way they are for generations to come. Activities range from planting trees to documenting nesting habits of rare endemic birds.

Sing With Toucans on the Tenorio River
There's nothing quite like slowly making your way down a quiet river, only to encounter a flock of toucans singing in the distance. During a tour down the Tenorio River, you can also hear howler monkeys and perhaps even encounter crocodiles slowly ambling down the waterway. Depending on how adventurous you want to get, you can arrange a tour that involves white water rapids or only calm areas on the river.

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