By Elizabeth Arnold
Playa Conchal, Costa Rica is a
beach located about 200 miles from the capital city of San Jose. Featuring white sand and 2 1/2 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline, this beach is known for its clear blue waters, secluded location and fabulous recreational opportunities. A short distance from the beach, tourists can experience national parks, relaxing spa treatments and world-class golf and fishing adventures.
Buena Vista Tour
Take a Buena Vista Tour in the nearby town of Liberia. View the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano and take a hike through the rainforest canopy. The tour includes a hot mud bath, a traditional Costa Rican lunch and a shuttle pick-up service from hotels.
Palo Verde National Park
Explore the Palo Verde National Park. The park, which teems with an assortment of wildlife, is made up of several habitats such as freshwater and saltwater marshes and deciduous forests. Hike among white-faced monkeys and iguanas, or watch tropical birds.
Kayak Fishing Tour
Sign up for a kayak fishing tour. A bilingual guide will equip you with all necessary items such as a kayak, fishing rods, bait and tackle. Fish for barracuda, snapper, grouper and mahi mahi. After a day of fishing, enjoy your catch by having a picnic on the beach.
Barra Honda Caves
Explore the Barra Honda Caves inside the Barra Honda National Park. Advance reservations are required for spelunking adventures within the limestone caverns. Hiking trails and camping areas with rustic accommodations are also available.
Paradisus Playa Conchal Spa and Golf Course
Indulge in a spa treatment or play a round of golf at the Paradisus Playa Conchal, a local luxury hotel. The full-service spa offers facial treatments and massages in private cabins; a gym and wellness center is also available. The hotel's par-71 golf course is surrounded by tropical foliage and caters to both golf beginners and professionals.
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About the Author:
Elizabeth Arnold, who studied English at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has written for a wide variety of publications and websites. Her experience includes writing travel features for "Recommend" magazine and packaging and marketing copy for both Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Warner Bros. consumer products. Recently, Arnold was a staff writer for "Special Events" magazine.
