Sure, Costa Rica is the home of thrilling zipline rides rides, magnificent rainforest tours and adventure trips of a lifetime. It's also perfect for peaceful retreats and romantic escapes. Consider a few ways to immerse in romance on your tropical getaway.
Even if you or your significant other have never ridden a horse, you can still mount up for a serene horseback ride through unspoiled rainforest terrain. Ease along trails through dense greenery where all you'll hear are the soothing sounds of nature. Stop at a secluded waterfall where you can plunge in privacy and enjoy a soak together in a cool natural pool. Ready to rub some detoxifying mud on each other? Grab a handful of volcanic clay and delight in a decadent on-the-spot beauty treatment that will leave your skin supple and couples experience complete.
Nothing brings people together like shared experiences and joint discovery. Costa Rica's Pacific Ocean waters are perfect for learning to surf as a pair. Head to tranquil spots on the shore where waves are perfect for beginners. With instruction from a skilled local surfer, you and your loved one will be up and riding waves in no time.
When the sun sets over the Pacific it creates a stunning show. Hand in hand, you watch the light dance across the shimmering surface in a fiery display that warms the soul. Steeped in the picturesque setting, you walk the sands before a romantic backdrop where waves break against dramatic rocks to create the perfect conditions for getting closer.
After the sun goes down, Costa Rica's seaside towns offer a wealth of opportunities to enjoy the night as a couple. Slip into an intimate eatery to enjoy a candlelit dinner. Or settle down at a breezy open-air restaurant with ocean views and savor a romantic meal to the sounds of crashing waves. If you're up for some nightlife, finding a spot for dancing is rarely an issue in Costa Rica. Get close while moving to sensuous Latin beats at a local hotspot in a sizzling prelude to the passionate night to follow.
You've explored nature together. You've gotten close with wine, dining, and dancing. Why not treat yourselves to a spa day? You can experience some of the world's most-unique treatments that use ingredients sourced from area rainforests. Luxury hotels offer spa packages that immerse you in indulgence. Start by melting under the healing hands of masseuses in a couples massage session. Follow with body treatments using local fruits and exotic herbs to cleanse and nourish in a natural and organic way. Refresh in a dual rainfall shower and then sink into an essence-infused tub for two. Sip locally sourced organic wine as you let the warm water melt away stress and bring the two of you ever closer.
However you choose to stoke your amorous flames, Costa Rica destinations present the perfect opportunities to take you out of your day-to-day life and create romantic moments to last a lifetime.