Wakeboard Costa Rica’s Testimonials

Every good business deserves a customer testimonial page and it’s about time PACR shared with others how our customers feel about their adventures in Paradise.

Let’s do this people… PACR and Costa Rica can use your review, it’s nice to hear from someone besides the company. PACR is all about customer relations, our customers quickly become friends and members of the PACR family; we welcome anyone interested in our services.

Over the last 5 years PACR has provided visitors from all over the world with a one of kind, adrenaline filled experience from the tropical oasis known as Lake Arenal. PACR feels we have a responsibility to share this location with the many that visit Costa Rica throughout the year as it is truly unique. I have wakeboarded in some amazing spots in my life and feel fortunate to have found this wakeboard haven.  This testimonial page is designed to provide feedback from the customers point of view. We are all different and there may be some areas of the services provided by PACR that were more memorable than others. 

Paradise Adventures Costa Rica is a tour company that specializes in wakeboarding, wakeskating and surfing and NOW offers a variety of different tours throughout Costa Rica.  PACR is growing quickly and with that growth we have added additional services and adventures that we are stoked to share with you, your group or family. Here is a list of  some of the new  experiences available :

White water rafting, zip lining, horseback riding, kayaking, boat tours of the beautiful 33 mile lake Arenal, night time lava tours, ATV, natural hot springs, waterfall and rope swing, surf trips, canyonering down waterfalls, fishing and transportation services.

Many travelers refer to Costa Rica as beach and Surf when really there is allot more to this amazing country then sand and ocean. PACR and other travel organizations efforts in spreading awareness of  these areas has more vacationers venturing of the beach and away from their all inclusive hotels to get a better look and feel  of what Costa Rica is about; Pura Vida not Pura Beera.

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Costa Rica survives on tourism and is now recovering slowly from the financial dump that occurred over the last few years, 2010 showed a 5% return and next year’s predictions are even better.

If you have question about how to take part in any of PACR‘s exiting, adrenalin filled adventures fill out the contact form and we will be back to you in under 24hrs.

If any previous Customer are reading this and wish to contribute to this page, post your experience or send it through the contact form for review and I will add it.

Pura Vida, Keep the stoke, Jonny T

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Great time on Lake Arenal! i had one of the best experiences of my life with Paradise Adventures. Jonny will take care of you, just give him a call!

We wakeboarded with Paradise Adventures Costa Rica and it was awesome. The owner, Jonny, did a great job teaching my son how to board. As a mom, I felt very safe with him at the wheel. All you need to do is show up at shoreside at Paradise Adventures takes care of the rest.
Call and book you tour first, 24 hour noticed is recommended (JT)

I had my first wakeboard experience with Jonny on Lake Arenal and I have to say it was amazing !! Jonny is a great man and Lake Arenal is an amazing location. I will never forget it

Wakeboard – Boat – Company

Five of the best wakeboarders in the world are coming to shoot a wakeboard video in Costa Rica. Looking for a wakeboard boat company to add to the event. Company will
receive global coverage and can be paid if necessary .

Contact me for more info

Costa Rica – Wakesports Video

Check Website for videos, pictures and details on what makes PACR one of the top wakesports destinations.

Yeah sure you can Wakeboard all over the world, but can you do it on a 33 mile fresh water lake, located in the tropical zone of Costa Rica, with a water temperatures of 75+, and calm glassy waters all year , thanks to the dam and Active Arenal Volcano. Lake Arenal has no wakes from other boats, crazy's ripping around on seadoo's or swimmers .

What makes PACR so unique is the fact that we are one of the only companies in Costa Rica doing anything on a global level to promote wakesports and other activities on Lake Arenal.

Lake Arenal is situated in the tropical Zone of Costa Rica at the foot of one of the world’s most active volcanoes. The Drive here is safe and a tour of its own. Coming from the beach takes about 3 hours and allows people to see more of the flowing landscapes, rivers and mountains.

Paradise Adventures teaches from a variety of spots on the large 33 mile lake, the preferred location being the base of the Active Arenal Volcano. What makes this location so awesome is the watersport conditions all year. Over 35 years ago the Costa Rican Government decided to build a dam, the result being Lake Arenal and electricity for 7% of Costa Rica.

Location, location, location…The dam is situated at the base of the Active Arenal Volcano,and acts as a shield, protecting the water bellow; leaving nothing but glassy watersports conditions 365 days a year.

PACR’s watersports equipment is updated regularly, insuring the best ride possible.  

This year was a good year, PACR managed to pick up a few companies for the cause. Many thanks to Wakeology Wakeboards and Signature Wakeskates for trusting PACR and our watersports adventures

Its companies like Wakeology and Signature Wakeskates that starts the ball rolling, Together our enthusiasm and passion for wakesports will benefit the newly discovered watersports paradise.

Now that know what PACR stands for take a few to find out about PACR's  next event .

For years I have been talking about shooting a full length wakesports movie here in Costa Rica, figured it would be a great way for other to find out about shredding Lake Arenal.

breakdown:

Company who is bringing riders and filming so far: iWake, riders from Hyperlite, CWB, and Liquid Force

Sponsors, PACR, iWake and you should you choose to take part in this Epic event.

My idea is as follows:

Full length adrenalin filled adventure video from wakeboarders in Costa Rica.

Costa Rican wakeskate section, there are rivers all over the place here, not to mention waterfalls, rope swings and natural hot springs, this will be the sickest action sport vid yet.

Activities for film, wakeboard, wakeskate , some surfing and what ever extreme sport we dig up in Costa Rica.

Maybe a rail section:

Island Party in front of the active Volcano on lake Arenal
build some slider and rails, shine some light on it, full moon…
(background) Volcano with flowing red Lava.

Costa Rica is full of locations and activities for this flic.

Adrenalin is what keeps the kid in you alive, combine that with the Pure Life that surrounds you in Costa Rica and your supercharging dude, were goana show yeah how its done.

Five of the best wakeboarders in the world are coming for this wakeboard video. PACR is looking for wakeboard boat company to add to the event. Company will receive global coverage and can be paid if necessary .

Contact us for details if interested in contributing to this or any of PACR future events.

Jonathan Turcotte, Owner Operator

Paradise Adventures Costa Rica

Wakesports, lessons, clinics and camps

Skype: paradiseadventures

Phone: 506-8856-3618

2011 – Wakeology – Matrix – Wakeboard Boots

Good comes to those who wait.

The Matrix Bindings by Wakeology are now available to demo and buy with PACR.

The Wakeology Matrix binding is result  of  the hard work of  the design team, after months of testing they were able to come up with a closed toe binding that offers control and comfort to wakeboarders.

Combine the Matrix binding with a Wakeology board and you got yourself a bad ass set up.

Use the PACR promo code and receive a $50 discount on any of Wakeology's products, courtesy of Jason Judd in an effort to spread awareness of  wakeboarding from this unique location, Lake Arenal

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La Fortuna – San Carlos – Costa Rica

Paradise Adventures Costa Rica    La Fortuna is an enjoyable experience for all , with flowing rivers, natural hot springs, waterfalls, the 33 mile fresh water Lake Arenal, Cerro Chatto Lake , butterfly gardens and a large variety of accommodation and amenities. The many vacationers who find  the Pure Vida return home feeling satisfied and relaxed.

One of the main reasons La Fortuna is such a go to destination, besides being PACR’s home, is the fact that it’s situated at the base, 4 miles to the Active Arenal Volcano.  Visitors can get to Fortuna by bus, car or plane. The road from both of Costa Rica’s airports are paved, well marked with reflectors and scenic, the plane is a 12 passenger that flies low allowing you to see Costa Rica’s beautiful landscapes; sit back and enjoy the many waterfalls, rivers and volcanoes.

Coming from Liberia or San Jose takes about 3 hours by car and a little longer by bus. The local busses are super affordable, comfortable and safe, they can pretty much take you anywhere in the whole country. The road from San Jose is mainly straight. Coming from Liberia is hot and straight for the first 3 quarters; the final leg is up in the mountains, through the rain forest and around Lake Arenal

Follow link for directions

La Fortuna was designed to offer spectacular views of the active Arenal Volcano. The central park is full of tropical plants, flowers and lined with benches where you can sit and enjoy the volcanoes activity.Take a 10 minute drive to the North West side of the Volcano to witness flowing red lava,

The Arenal Volcano has its own National Park (Parque National Vulcan Arenal) 

This almost 30, ooo acre national park allows visitors to get an even better understanding of the Arenal Volcano and a much closer look.  The Flora and fauna found it this primary rain forest is some of the newest on earth. While walking the nature trails through the park you will see a large variety of birds. This area of the country is home to 75% of the over 840 different species in Costa Rica, you may get lucky and see the rare resplendent quetzal.

There are many animals who call the Parque National , Volcano Arenal Home; bellow is a list of a few: Moose, Deer, Monkeys, Jaguars, Sloths and abundance of snakes including the Fer-de-Lance.

The fer-de-lance's'(spearhead' in French).  It is the most dangerous snake in Central and South America, and causes more human deaths than any other American reptile. On average, a fer-de-lance injects 105mg of venom in one bite, although a venom yield of up to 310mg has been recorded while milking them. The fatal dose for a human is 50mg.

Do not worry…I have yet in 10 years to see or hear of anyone being bitten from one.. The parks do a great job at keeping the trails cleaned and have anti venom available.

There are many other activities available from La Fortuna and the surrounding area besides the park and Volcano; the majority of them with the volcano in your sites. The most popular tours in the area include relaxing in the various hot springs, sport fishing, white water rafting , repelling down waterfalls, zip lining through the rain forest, horseback riding in the tropical jungle through rivers and alongside the volcano, ATV adventures and , wakeboarding at the base of the active Arenal Volcano on Lake Arenal.

 There are plenty of trials in the area; one I highly recommend is the climb to Cerro Chatto Lake.  Vulcan Chatto is a dormant volcano; its crater is filled from hundreds of year of rain fall. It is an intense uphill hike to over 3,500 feet but I assure you it is worth every step of the way.  Park hours are from 8am to 6pm and the entrance fee is currently $6.

The La Fortuna Waterfall: Take a short 4klm hike from La Fortuna and you will be standing up top of the 230 foot waterfall.  Gaze upon the power of water as it rolls of and dumps into the fresh rejuvenating pools bellow. Hike down the base to the pools to recharge, relax and take some photos. Waterfalls are open from 8-6pm and have an entrance fee of $9.

Location, location, location….Now you know about PACR’s home in La Fortuna, if you have any question about the listed areas, activities and accommodations 

Thank you for discovering Paradise Adventures Costa Rica, situated in one of Costa Rica’s magical location; Lake Arenal. Please share this information with anyone you wish.

Fill out the contact form bellow for  more information on  wakeboard tours, lessons, coaching and dates of  upcoming clinics and events with PACR.

You can reach us by phone at (506)8856-3618

Skype : paradiseadventures

We look forward to building a active sport vacation package together, Pura Vida!

Wakeology – Wakeboard Team

Wakeology has been proving themselves in this year’s wakeboard world

The Wakeology wakeboard team is growing and so is their popularity. With and more riders showing up at this years wakeboard competitions and placing in the top 3, its only a matter of time until Wakeology wakeboards are recognized globally. PACR has already started to spread awareness of their superior wakeboard packages in Costa Rica, Book your wakeboard session to try one yourself.

More and more of Wakeology  riders are showing up on the podium, proving Wakeology is in it for the long run; seems not a day goes by without reading or watching something positive about Wakeology and their crew.

Here are some of the latest results: Ski Rixen…not only did Wakeology place, they dominated.

Diego Shaw took first place in the shred a thon pro division and to top it off Tracy Baynham took first in the intermediate; sending the boys packing.

Diego is a recent addition to the Wakeology Cable team and he has already proven he is an asset to the growing company. Diego has been building a solid reputation in the wakeboard cable scene, his success has been followed, it was only a matter of time before a company like Wakeology presented him with a well deserved offer to join their team. There are no doubts that Diego will continue to tear it up in the cables.

Robert Absher has been throwing it down like a champ all over the wakes scene, killing it at McCormicks cable park and mustering up new tricks daily. The new Wakeology set up has Absher sticking it all.

Respect to Jonathan Nadolski (Nads)

I would like to take a minute to thank Nads for his effort and support to Wakeology. Jonathan he has been there from the beginning, helping Jason Judd (founder of Wakeology) every step of the way. His continual feedback and knowledge of the sport has helped in the board shaping and design department and his riding in the image and representation of the Company.

Jonathan is a real rider, wakeboarding and wakeskating for passion; not an ego boost.  Jonatnan Nadolski has taken a few year off the pro tour but expect to see him back on the scene real soon, good luck bro and props from PACR.

Another shout out to Nikki Wilhoite, team rider for Wakeology who is also tearing it up out there and using her stoke to add stoke to the stoke….yeye…Wakeology

Stay tuned for more results from Wakeology, there’s plenty of wakeboarding season left and they intend to represent to the max.

Paradise Adventures Costa Rica is proud to offer demos and sales of Wakeology boards and apparel from Lake Arenal.

Book your session today and inquire about wakeboard sizes and availability.

Use the PACR promo code when buying and receive a $50 discount, courtesy of Wakeology in an effort to promote wakeboarding in Costa Rica.

Thanks Again Wakeology, PACR is stoked to share your glory.

Photos by Brian Gerber

Gingerbread Restaurant – Rated Number One

Gingerbread voted best food & entertainment by:

International Living, Lonely Planet, Trip Advisor and PACR

Gingerbread Restaurant is one of the have to’s while visiting Costa Rica. Do yourself and your taste buds a favor by making a reservation at Costa Rica's number one dining experiences.

Gingerbread is located on the shores of Lake Arenal, neighboring Neuvo Arenal and 40 minutes from La Fortuna.

The setting is one of comfort; enjoy the lake view and tropical gardens from the patio, here one can take in the Pura Vida while enjoying the Pura Comida.

Costa Rica – Travel Guide

This section of the Website is dedicated to informing people of Costa Rica’s destinations, cultures lifestyles, travel tips, weather, places to stay, events, sports and whatever else we can dig up that visitors may find useful while planning and traveling in Paradise.

Costa Rica is a small country with so much to offer, there is no way one can experience it all in one or two weeks. Each province provides a new experience, drive two hours in any direction and you find yourself in a different climate with different people and cultures.

PACR’s years of experience in Costa Rica can help you choose a vacation that is suited for your interest.

Feel free to post questions or comments in this section; together we can help more coming to Costa Rica make the most of their trip.

Check out this weeks article on the Active Arenal Volcano and its history of eruptions.