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One of the most sought-out adventures when visiting Costa Rica is bungee jumping. It is considered an exhilarating experience of a lifetime. Although you may not totally grasp what to expect but this is an activity that will definitely allow you to experience an intense excitement. Bungee jumping is the perfect pastime for people looking for unique and one of a kind adventure.
These days, more and more people are enjoying extreme activities like motor and water sports. However, nothing can compare to the wild excitement of bungee jumping.
Bungee jumping is simply a recreational activity wherein a person jumps from a fixed and tall structure which may be a bridge, building or a crane, with only a strong elastic cord attached to his ankle to make sure that he will not hit the ground. A lot of people find it strange that there are individuals who find this activity most gratifying. Back in the year 1950, jumping from a high place was a test of courage and a passage to manhood in certain places. You must be a very brave or crazy person (or both) to engage in such an activity that may even cost you your life. Yes, recent years have seen more and more brave or insane (or both) people engaging in this type of extreme activity. They would even travel around the world just to jump.
Take Costa Rica for example. Yes, it is a beautiful island known to be filled with breathtaking national parks, rain forests and tropical beaches. But recent years, tourists come not only for these but they want to experience the thrill of bungee jumping amidst a scenic environment. This is because Costa Rica offers two exciting venues for this extreme activity. Your choices are Tropical Bungee at the old Colorado Bridge in Naranjo and Pacific Bungee at the Jaco Beach. Tourists who tried either of the two places keep coming back for more.
Some people like going to Tropical Bungee. Bungee jumping on this 265 foot bridge has been on-going since year 1991. This is why it is considered Latin America's pioneers in bungee jumping. It is about 45 minutes away from the capital city San Jose with the old bridge surrounded by a breathtaking luscious rain forest. Tropical Bungee offers a free transportation ride for tourists coming from San Jose. Each jump would cost $65 per person. After the first jump, you only need to pay $30 for the next subsequent jumps. If you are planning to make this as a regular past time, you can sign up for the "Addicts Club" and get more discounts. Compared to bungee jumping in other places, people are quite amazed with the very affordable price they charge.
Take Costa Rica for example. Yes, it is a beautiful island known to be filled with breathtaking national parks, rain forests and tropical beaches. But recent years, tourists come not only for these but they want to experience the thrill of bungee jumping amidst a scenic environment. This is because Costa Rica offers two exciting venues for this extreme activity. Your choices are Tropical Bungee at the old Colorado Bridge in Naranjo and Pacific Bungee at the Jaco Beach. Tourists who tried either of the two places keep coming back for more.
Some people like going to Tropical Bungee. Bungee jumping on this 265 foot bridge has been on-going since year 1991. This is why it is considered Latin America's pioneers in bungee jumping. It is about 45 minutes away from the capital city San Jose with the old bridge surrounded by a breathtaking luscious rain forest. Tropical Bungee offers a free transportation ride for tourists coming from San Jose. Each jump would cost $65 per person. After the first jump, you only need to pay $30 for the next subsequent jumps. If you are planning to make this as a regular past time, you can sign up for the "Addicts Club" and get more discounts. Compared to bungee jumping in other places, people are quite amazed with the very affordable price they charge.
Going to Jaco Beach, you will surely enjoy Pacific Bungee. People looking for bungee jumping variations and twists come to this place. They get to experience the water touchdown, big swing, rocket launcher and night jump. Certainly, you will enjoy the most thrilling time of your life. The best deal is paying only $50 per jump. They also offer four types of tour packages which gives you the chance to experience the fun and excitement of the different jumps at very affordable prices.
Both places are NABA (North American Bungee Association) approved for your safety. All the equipment used are state of the art and constantly checked for safety. Jumpers from all over the world are quite happy and satisfied with the wonderful services offered by both places. Here are some important things to take into consideration if you are to go bungee jumping. Always wear comfortable clothes like shirt and jeans. No skirts or skimpy attire allowed. Avoid wearing slippers for you might lose them. Avoid chewing gum or you may end up choking on it! Most are advised not to do the jumps with a full stomach as it can be a really bad experience bungee jumping after a heavy meal. Most of all, you need to have a clean bill of health from your doctor. This is because people with heart conditions or having back or neck problems are not allowed.
The country Costa Rica is known for its wonderful and untouched flora and fauna. Tourism in this country has improved a lot because of the great increase of people coming to enjoy the most thrilling adventure of their lives. If you are looking to bring back the excitement to your life with an adventure you will never forget, Come to Costa Rica and enjoy bungee jumping in the most beautiful places.
