/countries/show/costa-rica/1.rss en-us As I stood on a tiny wooden platform, staring down into the impossible depths of the lush Costa Rican Rainforest, I began to reconsider my decision to try zip lining for the first time. After the first leap into the forest-abyss, overwhelmed and exhilarated from my jungle flight, I was hooked on Costa Rica zip lining. The small town of Montezuma, located on the southern tip of Costa Rica’s beautiful Nicoya Peninsula, is famous for it scenic waterfalls and coastline. A canopy tour in Montezuma is an unrivaled means of exploration, simply put, it is Costa Rica zip lining at its best. The Canopy Tour takes visitors across 9 cables and 11 platforms situated 1200 meters above the forest at different points along the Montezuma River and Waterfalls. Gliding alongside the Montezuma River visitors are able to enjoy not only the views but also the local conveniences. If a swift breeze from soaring along the cables isn't enough to cool you down, you can stop and take a plunge into one of the waterfalls along the way. Partway through the circuit, stop at the fantastic Montezuma Waterfalls for a dip to cool off in natural stone pools, and enjoy the scenery from a different vantage point before attempting two final breathtaking zip lines which are the longest and highest on the tour Experienced English-speaking guides instruct you on all aspects of zip lining and safety measures before the tour so that everything runs smoothly. They equip you with a harness, helmet and gloves for braking, and continue to monitor and coach you throughout each step of the excursion so that all you need to do is relax and enjoy the ride. This Costa Rica zip lining experience is a swift way to immerse yourself into the beautiful rainforest and get up close and personal with howler monkeys, parrots and white face capuchin. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:13:52 +0000 http://www.thecircumference.org/experiences/zip-line-costa-rica http://www.thecircumference.org/experiences/zip-line-costa-rica In one of nature's great ironies, the fierce torrents off the coast of Cocos Island Marine National Park typically pose a greater threat to divers than the swarms of hammerhead sharks known to amass here. Off the the skirts of the beautiful Cocos Island lies some of the best diving in the world to view large species such as hammerhead sharks, manta-rays, dolphins, moray eels and the odd whale shark. This remote island oasis is one of the worlds largest uninhabited islands and is also the only island in the tropical eastern Pacific with a tropical rain forest. Exploding with countless adrenaline highs, diving off Cocos Island promises unrivaled levels of excitement! The deep strong currents that collide with the island carry rich nutrients attracting a vibrant mix of marine life and some of the most astonishing numbers of hammerhead sharks. Off the coast lay several rocky out posts or cleaning stations, which Hammerheads visit to be cleaned by other fish, removing parasites and dead skin. This setting allows divers the perfect opportunity to mix with schools of sharks for a thrill of a lifetime. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:07:53 +0000 http://www.thecircumference.org/experiences/cocos-islands http://www.thecircumference.org/experiences/cocos-islands