By Mui Aponta

 Scuba diving and snorkelling ? The seas around Costa Rica are perfect for scuba diving and snorkelling as they offer a wide range of marine life and corals to see. To the east you can dive in the Caribbean Sea and see its incredible array of brightly coloured fish, including the hammerhead shark, white tip shark, turtles and the beautiful but deadly angelfish. To the west lies the North Pacific Ocean and its unique volcanic structures and an equally impressive array of sealife. And then there''s the impressive Coco Island, a world renowned dive spot famous for its calm water and excellent dives.


Surfing ? Given that the country is flanked by two surfable expanses of water, the Caribbean Sea and North Pacific Ocean, it''s no surprise that surfing is incredibly popular in Costa Rica. The geographical makeup of Costa Rica means that its beaches frequently have offshore winds and the water surrounding it usually provides good swell. The beaches have the usual surf equipment hire shops and surf schools for beginners wanting to ride the waves or intermediates wanting to improve their technique. The large number of beaches, around 40 mapped surf ones in total, mean that overcrowding is not usually a problem, and in the event that it is you''re never too far from a quieter one.

Fishing ? Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations for those wishing to experience some world class fishing and it''s a great activity to try out if you''re on the island. Companies offer day trips out onto the ocean to cast your line and see what you can catch and you''ll want to head to Flamingo Beach to find the best sports fishing charters. Whether you''re an experienced fisherman or a novice wanting to try it out for the first time you couldn''t find a better place to do so. It really is great fun and the fish are usually thrown back so it''s kind as well. A really fun day out.

As with all holiday activities, surfing, scuba diving, snorkelling and fishing all carry a degree of risk. Therefore it''s always strongly recommended that you take out adequate travel insurance before you board the plane in order to cover yourself in an emergency and for peace of mind too.

Mui Aponta recommends that you always take out cheap travel insurance. He advises on camparing a few holiday insurance quotes in order to get the best deal from from AA Travel Insurance.

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