Costa Rican Pastimes

Costa Rica has a wealth of indoor and outdoor activities designed for everyone regardless of sex, age, personal taste or budget. All of us-Costa Ricans, tourists and foreign residents-can participate in river rafting (some of the world's best), camping, walking groups, dancing, raquetball, weight lifting, tennis, baseball, soccer, swimming and surfing, jogging, bicycling, horseback riding, and sailing. There are also plays, ceramic classes, movies, bridge clubs, art galleries, social clubs, museums, parks, zoos and more. Dedicated couch potatoes can even stretch out and admire the lovely landscape or work on improving their suntans.

Metro Bowl near the Multiplaza Mall is a new entertainment center with 20 bowling lanes, restaurants and pool hall. There is something for everyone -so enjoy. Check the activities section of the Tico Times, or Central America Weekly. If you speak Spanish there is a listing in the weekend section of La Nación called Buscando Diversión. You can find activities, cultural events and all sorts of entertainment listed there.

Gyms and health clubs are a good place to socialize and make new friends while working out. Some gyms even have spas, tennis courts and swimming pools. There are over 32 gyms in the metropolitan area. Call around and visit those in your area to find out which is right for you.

If you wish to join a private athletic club, country club or gym we suggest:

The Indoor Club Curridabat 225-9344
Costa Rican Tennis Club 232-1266
The Spa Corobicí Gym 232-5533
Spa Cariari Hotel Gym 239-0022
Club Olímpico Gym 224-3560
Fitzsimons Gym 296-0264
Hi-Line Gym 232-1464
Grupo MultiSpa Gym (Escazú) 289-5051
Grupo MultiSpa (Hotel Radisson) 257-8224
Grupo MultiSpa (Curridabat) 253-0303
Sports Connection 234-9668
Ironman Gym 233-3025
Troyanos Gym (Downtown) 222-1641
* Check the phone book for more listings of gyms and private athletic clubs.