The conditions in the Nicoya Peninsula, the Golfo Dulce and the beaches at Manuel Antonio are ideal for sea kayaking. But if you prefer, there is also exciting river kayaking to be done in Costa Rica in places such as the San Juan River and the Frío River. Lakes end estuaries good for kayaking are also found throughout the national territory.

This is a list of the main spots for kayaking categorized by tourist zone:

The Northern Pacific Zone

• Culebra Bay (Bahía Culebra)
  
• Hermosa Beach (Playa Hermosa)
  
• The Tempisque River (Río Tempisque)
  
• Bolaños Bay (Bahía Bolaños)

The Central Pacific Zone

• Manuel Antonio Beach (Playas de Manuel Antonio)

The Central Valley and Caribbean Zone

• Reventazón River (Río Reventazón)

The Southern Zone

• Dulce Gulf (Golfo Dulce)
  
• Puerto Jiménez
  
• Golfito