Water Activities
Here we have activities relevant to Playa Flamingo and the surrounding areas.
These Northern Pacific waters provide many options for Water Activities from boating, sailing, jetskiing, and many other acquatic activities.
|
|
|
Whale Watching
Whales give birth to their cubs on the beaches of Costa Rica, depending on season you often can see whales off of the beach. Frequent whale type visits: humpbacks (Megaptera novaeangliae), sperm whales (Physeter catodon or Physeter macrocephalus), and pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) actually of the dolphin family, Whale Sharks and many more.
Kite Boarding
Costa Rica enjoys amazing Winds especially from the North aka Papagayo Winds. The Guanacaste Province offers excellent Ocean Surf and the Alajuela Province at the famous Arenal lake (Lago de Arenal) fresh water Kite Boarding
Fishing
Flamingo Fishing introduced by Mr. Trigger. This area is known for decades as one of the best Fishing as Marlin, Sailfish, Roosterfish are in swimming distance off of the coast.
Surfing
Major Surfbreaks in this region and in Costa Rica in general. The majority of surfable beaches are to be found just south of Flamingo. To the North Boat Operators offer Surfing Trips to the famous Witch's Rock and Ollies Point in the Santa Rosa National Park.
Diving
The Pacific has the county's best diving, with less coral, but plenty of big fish, whales, manta rays and turtles. The dive center in Flamingo usually takes people to Santa Catalina Island, about five miles off shore, which is another good spot to see sharks and other big fish.
Kayaking
For Kayak lovers there are many options of kayaking at your fingertips in the Flamingo Area
Wind Surfing
The Trade winds blow across Costa Rica with incredible force and consistency during the dry months, creating windsurfing conditions in the northwest part of the country. The western end of Lake Arenal is one of the world's premier windsurfing spots, having been compared to Italy's Lake Garda and the Columbia River Gorge. During the dry season, the wind speed averages 33 miles an hour, a velocity than only experienced windsurfers can handle. As the gale increases, the lake's surface becomes choppy, and expert surfers use the waves to jump high into the air.
