| Perhaps one of the most romantic, adventurous and | | | | experience to reckon with. |
| exciting parts of growing up is taking a trip to Central | | | | If white water rapids are not your cup of tea, a rafting |
| America. The depth of experiences and the heights of | | | | trip along the calm waters and beautiful surrounding |
| excitement that this continent provides for young | | | | scenery of the Penas Blancas river is probably a |
| budget travelers and backpackers are simply | | | | better bet. |
| awe-inspiring. | | | | Mountain biking: |
| Costa Rica is one of the countries in Central America | | | | Costa Rica is a mountainous place, which makes it |
| that attracts backpackers and enthusiastic travelers | | | | great for mountain biking. Experienced bikers |
| from all over the world. And it is hardly surprising, really, | | | | particularly enjoy the country's volcanic areas, as they |
| given the gamut of things to do and see here, from | | | | provide fun - if at times testing - rides. The dirt road |
| lying on the beaches to dancing in the cities. Costa | | | | that lies between the Irazu Volcano and the Turrialba |
| Rica is defined by its beauty and its fun-loving attitude; | | | | Volcano is a particular favorite. |
| traveling here is all about experiencing how life really | | | | Explore San Jose |
| should be lived. | | | | A trip to Costa Rica is incomplete without experiencing |
| Here, then, are some of the things that a budget | | | | the capital, San Jose. This is a city that has the classic |
| traveler or a backpacker simply must experience while | | | | Central American flavor - evocative and vibrant; it will |
| staying in Costa Rica. | | | | catch you in its net of color and spin you around until |
| The Beaches | | | | you're immersed in its web of fun. Life here isn't |
| With the Pacific Ocean to the West and the | | | | always an easy ride though; by day San Jose is as big |
| Caribbean to the East, Costa Rica is blessed with a | | | | and noisy a city as you will find in these parts. Still, the |
| huge number of absolutely breathtaking beaches. You | | | | nightlife makes it all worthwhile! |
| do have to find them, however: Costa Rica's more | | | | While spending time here, San Hose hostels are |
| frequented beaches (such as those around San Jose) | | | | probably the best place to put up in. Clean, |
| are also its worst. Far better are the deserted and | | | | comfortable, fun and cheap, they make for a good |
| isolated idyllic spots tucked away along its coastlines. | | | | base form which to explore the city. |
| So be prepared to travel a bit in order to find your | | | | Hostel 1110, for example, is a long standing favorite with |
| perfect beach in Costa Rica! | | | | the backpacking crowd. Located near the Avenida |
| Rafting in Rica: | | | | Central, this hostel offers a wide range of facilities at a |
| For the adventurous backpacker, intent on doing | | | | very decent price. Costa Rica Backpackers is also an |
| something wild, a rafting trip down the Chorro Section | | | | ideal hostel for budget travelers and students who are |
| of the Naranjo River is one of the most | | | | backpacking in Costa Rica (especially those on the |
| adrenaline-pumping activities the country has to offer. | | | | lookout for a party). |
| Not for the feint hearted, this wild rafting trip is an | | | | |