San Jose Outdoor Activites

Museums and parks aren’t your style? Costa Rica is the place for you. Even from the largest city, there are many opportunities for outdoor adventure.

Tropical Bungee (☎2248 2212 or 2221 4944; www.bungee.co.cr). Jumps offered at the 80m Colorado River Bridge. Transport from San José at 8am and 1pm. 1st jump US$65, 2nd jump US$30. Join the “addict club” by making 2 jumps in 1 week, and the next is only US$20. Leads 1-day rock-climbing trips (US$70). All transportation included.
Ríos Tropicales (☎2233 6455; www.riostropicales.com). Provides introductory and advanced kayaking and rafting trips on rivers across Costa Rica. 1-day rafting on the Reventazón River US$30; 2 days kayaking in Tortuguero $450. All meals included.
Aventuras Naturales, Av. 5, C. 33/35 (☎2225 3939). Offers rafting, hiking, biking, and canopy tours. 1-day Pacuare River trip US$95; 2-day US$289. Canopy tour can be added to multiple-day Pacuare trips for US$40. English spoken. Open daily 6am-8pm.

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