Costa Rica is full of luxurious elements for a romantic getaway. From sand, sun and sea, to volcanoes, waterfalls and rich jungle foliage, there is an indefinite number of ways to combine romance and adventure. Your resort will most likely provide a planning service to help you select the activities best suited to the holiday you are looking for.

To be prepared for your romantic holiday there are a few things you must remember to bring along. Be sure to have beach wear as well as light pants and a jacket for sunset walks along the beach.

Don’t forget a sunhat, sunglasses and sunscreen, as well as insect repellent. There are bugs in Costa Rica! You will also need shoes meant for walking for any of the adventure tours that you choose.

Be sure to always have a little cash on hand for incidentals but don’t carry a lot of cash at any time. Some spas and hot springs require small deposits for towel use. Afternoon showers are not uncommon during the green season so you might want to have a rain poncho tucked away somewhere. And don’t forget your camera!

Now that you have the essentials covered, you’re ready to start planning the romantic things you want to do. Here are some of the must do romantic activities for your Costa Rican holiday.

1 - Depending on where you are staying, you may be able to book a romantic horseback riding trip on the beach.

2 - Hiking in the rain forest is offered by many tour companies and resorts.

3 - Boat tours can be really lazy and romantic. If you are staying near one of the river areas, this can be a very romantic outing.

4 - Perhaps a little less romantic and more adventurous would be a white water rafting tour.

5 - Plan a day of snorkelling together followed by some sun worshipping or daydreaming together under the palm trees that line all the beaches.

6 - There are numerous hot springs that you can try together for some relaxing warm water therapy. Many of the hot springs areas have on site spas where you could also go for a relaxing massage and some extra personal TLC before meeting up again.

7 - There is plenty of night life to be enjoyed in Costa Rica. Dance, dine, celebrate, or even try your luck at a local casino.

8 - If you want a romantic adventure combined with a little adrenalin rush you can take a Canyon Trek and repel into the canyon right through rushing waterfalls.

For a truly romantic holiday, there is definitely no place quite like Costa Rica. Whatever you choose to do remember, the romance really comes from doing what you love to do together!