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So I know there is a section on non-gulch activities. But not much activity there in a while. Any advice for around the San Jose area? Got my primo coming in for his first trip and needs some cover pics. What about this Volcano Adventure tours? Our buddy CD plugged them recently. I'm thinking Jose's Croc tour in Jaco and maybe zipline/tram tour on a day there. What are your best recommendations for around San Jose? Thinking something Sunday or Monday on slower days. Thanks, gracias.

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Rafting the Pacuare. Done it three times over the years. Highly recommended.

Is that on the Carib side? I rafted the Savegre, and it wasn't worth the money, IMHO.

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I agree wasn't pleased with the rafting. Day trip to Cartago also the 4in 1 is a good day trip. You can book it at the DR.

Thanks for all the reply's fellas!

MUST GO!!!

Arenal volcano and Hot Springs. If you go, spend minimum 3 hours in the hot springs and stay over one night. If you are over 50 and have at least the minimum aches and pains, the hot springs mineral filled bath will make you feel 20 years old again for a few days. Cute little town of Fortuna sports shopping and numerous restaurants. Stay another day and windsurf or rent a boat on Lake Arenal, take pics of the volcano day and night, many beautiful nature trails for hiking short and long distances, cool mountain air extremely refreshing, I recommend renting cabins there.

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Not the same trip! You do end up near their. Very scenic trip and a lot of fun. Highly recommended by Outside Magazine & National Geographic in the past. Mostly class 3 rapids with a couple of 4s.

For a short half day from the Gulch, I used Steve at PVT (fantastic service IMHO) we left the gulch early to Irazu, beat the crowds and nice and clear before the clouds build up mid day... saw some steam from Turrialba back down to Cartago caught some of the service at the cathedral and back to the Gulch before lunch...awesome half day excursion.

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Next time, include Orosi Valley in the trip. Eat at the mountaintop restaurant, visit the dam, the swinging bridge, and maybe the Franciscan Mission. End at Mirador Orosi for a beautiful photo op.

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And if you're into rain forest hiking not far from Orosi is Tapanti National Park. I enjoyed hiking there earlier this year. It is, however, the wettest national park in CR so be prepared.

Related question, is there a good site with a calendar of sports events and/or concerts? I'm not finding a good all-in-one source.

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