Travel Review: Costa Rica Family Vacation, Guanacaste, Arenal, Monteverde, Whitewater Rafting, Rappelling, Canyoning, Snorkeling

The Arenal Area was the best stop on our trip which took us to Monteverde first, then Arenal and lastly Guanacaste.  In Monteverde, we took both a day (early morning) and night hike in the cloud forest.  In Arenal, we enjoyed zip lining, whitewater rafting (class 2-3), rappelling and canyoneering. In Guanacaste, we went on Costour's beach tour to to visit several of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. Playa Concha was our favorite, we are from the mid west, the weather and picture perfect beaches was a great experience for my sons. Our guide was very friendly and had a smile on his face the whole day.

On our second day in Guanacaste, our 12 year old son experienced a heat stroke after our snorkeling excursion, our guide informed our agent after they dropped us off at the hotel.  Sure enough, within a few hours, our agent called our hotel to make sure our son was ok and if he needed any medical assistance.  Was very nice to know we had someone to help us if needed.