Activities
Base Camp Costa Rica is a place to stay and unwind in nature. There are touristy things to do nearby if you choose: see below . . . or you can just enjoy life around the camp.
You can still come and stay for two nights if you like; you will get more out of it by not being rushed around; instead of a whirlwind tour of Costa Rica, Base Camp Costa Rica is a place to relax and enjoy on a leisurely schedule - or no schedule at all!
Interesting Activities IN Base Camp
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Fully functioning Stained Glass Studio - Guests could help with small projects and learn a bit about the trade.
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Games - chess, backgammon, playing cards, scrabble, even computer games if you bring your computer.
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A Small library
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Over 2000 music CDs
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Movies and TV shows on DvD
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A Garden focusing on healing herbs and plants, for consumption and for hot baths.
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Clay for full body clay baths.
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Whitewater kayaks - for learning how to roll and basic control in the swimming hole. (Advanced notice required for the kayaks)
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Informal, personalized Spanish lessons.
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Guide, translator, transportation. and help integrating with the local folks
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Order Pizza or take out food and have it delivered!!
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Interesting Activities Around Base Camp
Whitewater Rafting, lake kayaking, horseback riding, bird watching, night walking tours, snake reserve, butterfly preserve, hot springs, hiking, waterfalls, fishing, rappelling canopy tours . . . even Karaoke on Saturdays with beer & food at the local family pub.
And . . . from Base Camp Costa Rica . . . you can do it all on a more laid-back schedule.
Canopy Tour
Rappell through the tree canopy and view the jungle from above!
BIJAGUAL RIVER - 0.6 miles
Hiking the Bijagual River right from the campsite is a great adventure. The the Bijagual River is not very deep, so hiking is fun 'in the river' crossing here and there in tennis or river shoes. There are three waterfalls on streams that enter the Bijagual; the two smaller ones are about 10 feet high and can be seen from the Bijagual river. The third, largest one, about 25 feet high, requires a 5 minute hike up the first two and around the bend to be seen. Few tourists have ever seen these falls and they are unknown to most locals as well. The hike is best completed by continuing downstream on the Bijagual river to the next bridge [20 minute hike] or on trails from the main road about a kilometer away and returning to the camp on the country road. Guides are also available. The Bijagual river flows through volcanic rock and layers of healing mineral clay. It is a truly spectacular tropical river at every turn in every way. A playground in Paradise!
Rappelling
Enjoy the adventure of descending a 90 foot wall on the Sarapiquí River canyon with a spectacular view of the confluence of the Sarapiquí and Pozo Azul Rivers.
POAS NATIONAL PARK - 15.6 miles
Poás Volcano National Park, in Spanish Parque Nacional Volcán Poás, is a National Park in Costa Rica that covers an area of approximately 65 square kilometres (16,000 acres); the summit is 2,700 metres (8,900 ft). It was established on 25th January, 1971. Until recently visitors could usually walk all the way to the edge of the main crater, but on April 13, 2017 the park was closed to visitors due to an explosive eruption on the evening of April 12. It remains closed until further notice.
However, Laguna de Hule a volcanic lake is on the back side of Poas, in a stable area and offers views of the wild plant and animal species, such as the Poas magnolia tree, and Bangs's mountain squirrel. It is also home to 79 bird species, including the clay-colored robin, black guan, resplendent quetzal and varieties of hummingbirds, tanagers, flycatchers and toucans. Mammals within the park include coyotes, rabbits, and marmots.
RIVER RAFTING
Guided whitewater rafting on the Sarapiqui River with its awesome fast-moving water, lots of rapids and beautiful scenery.
Night Frog Sightseeing Tour
An after dark guided frog tour is near by where up to 20 varieties of frogs can be spotted, including the famous Red Eyed Tree Frog. The guide
charges $5 per person, with a minimum of $10.
