Costa Rica Activities

Living in Costa Rica you will find much to keep you entertained and occupied. The choices are almost endless; from sports; golf, tennis, surfing, river rafting, swimming racquet ball, biking, boating, horseback riding, windsurfing and fishing; (fresh water, surf and deep sea) Fishing is outstanding almost all of the time and almost everywhere in Costa Rica. Fish either the Caribbean for monster Tarpon or the Pacific for Sailfish and Marlin, but don't forget Lake Arenal famous for its Guapote Bass; Central Americas toothy answer to the Large Mouth Bass. Most fishing areas are only a few hours driving time from anywhere in Costa Rica.
If a more sedate life style is your desire Costa Rica is loaded with museums, art galleries, movie theaters (playing current U.S movies in English) video rental stores and of course shopping malls. Direct TV is available as well as cable TV with most of your favorite channels (yes in English)
Of course there are many modern gyms to help you keep in shape. Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi and traditional workouts are all practiced here. Some disciplines have there own English speaking clubs dedicated to there practice.
You can join Cariari Country Club (a real value at $8500) and play golf, tennis use the Olympic swimming pools or just relax in the restaurant for a great meal.
If your day includes a poolside read English newspapers, books and magazines are all readily available. Many English language buy and trade bookstores are popping up around the country and most major bookstores here have large English book sections. Three major libraries in the San José area have large collections of English language books and magazines. The place to go for the best selection of books is the Mark Twain Library at the North American-Central American Culture Institute.
Nature lovers will find plenty to do here to stay occupied. Costa Rica has set aside 20% of their territory and established 36 national parks and preserves to protect the flora, fauna and animals of their country. Costa Rica is rich not only in natural beauty but in all varieties of wild life; from monkeys and sloths to the beautiful vegetation of the jungles, the rain forests and mountains. The diversity of this small country is amazing. You could spend the rest of your life exploring the parks, waterfalls and thousands of hidden away treasures Costa Rica has to offer.
While Costa Rica is a predominantly Catholic nation, freedom of religion is a cherished concept in this democracy. You will find a church of your denomination in most areas of Costa Rica. Baptist, Catholic, B’Nai Israel, Episcopal and Unity churches are all represented along with others.
Finally there are many well established English speaking clubs in Costa Rica, by participating in some of the activities and the clubs mentioned below, you will meet other people with common interests and cultivate new friendships in the process.
Some of the Clubs and Organizations in Costa Rica
American Legion Posts 10, 12 and 16
Birding Club
Bridge Clubs
Chess Club
Democrats Abroad
Republicans Abroad
English-Spanish Conversation Club
Fishing Clubs of Costa Rica
Rotary Clubs
Traveling Club
VFW Post 11207
Women’s Club of Costa Rica
Alcoholic’s Anonymous chapters
Little Theater Group
Gringo Gin Rummy
New Friendship and Connection Club
Christian Woman’s Club
Michigan State Alumni Chapter of Costa Rica And many others.
In closing it should be said that taking the time to learn the Spanish language will enrich your life in Costa Rica immeasurably. The Costa Ricans’ truly are the wonderful people that you have read and heard about in every piece you have seen about Costa Rica. With a little work the language is not to difficult to learn.

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