Bungee Jumping in Costa Rica and Costa Rica Rent a Car

Bungee Jumping consists of falling through the air before being shot back up into the sky by a rubber rope tied to your feet. It has become one of the most recognized extreme sports as thrill seekers will jump off of cliffs, bridges and buildings. You will want to make sure the establishment you choose has been approved and accredited as some places are illegal to jump from or are just plain unsafe.

Ready, steady, go!

Costa Rica's original bungee jump hot spot, located at the old Colorado River Bridge, has been in business since 1991. The river gorge, at 265 feet high, is one of the tallest bungee bridges in the Americas. Just an hour west of San Jose, the Colorado River bungee jump offers tourists a 200 - foot freefall jump over a stunning river gorge. Fly headlong off the bridge, hurtling down toward the rocky river, before springing back, yo-yo style, through a lush, tropical canyon. You won¡¯t have to worry about cars, either: the old bridge has been closed to traffic for years. It was originally chosen as the best spot for bungee jumping in Costa Rica because of its height and scenic beauty. The tour is run by Tropical Bungee, which is approved by the North American Bungee Association (NABA). Visitors can choose packages that include one or two jumps, plus roundtrip transportation from San Jose. For those that arrive on their own, multiple jumps are available at a discounted price when you travel with your Costa Rica rent a car.

Tropical Bungee

Another great bungee jumping company that you should check out is Tropical Bungee. Located in the Old Colorado River Bridge, it is 265 feet high, making it one of the highest bungee bridges in America. Tropical Bungee has been offering jumps every day with round trip transportation from San Jose since 1991. With over 30, 000 jumps and 11000 members Tropical Bungee is famous for its jumps with young and old coming for this experience. There is no age limit at Tropical Bungee, the youngest jumper received was 4 years old and the oldest jumper so far has been 80 years old. Tropical Bungee only uses imported equipments to adhere to strict safety standards.

Arenal Bungee

When traveling with your Costa Rica rent a car you should definitely check out Arenal Bungee if you¡¯re seeking a thrikll. Arenal Bungee is a member of the North American Bungee Association and Certified by the Costa Rican Tourism Board. When you bungee jump with Arenal Bungee you are not only getting the highest safety standards but you will get a great view of the Arenal volcano too! Arenal Bungee also offers some unique twists on the traditional bungee jumping including the Rocket Launcher and the Big Swing.

The Rocket Launcher

Get ready to be catapulted into the sky when you travel with your Costa Rica rent a car. From the ground to the sky, you will be up in the air in less than 3 seconds from 0 to 100 km/hr. Afterwards, you will get to experience the traditional bounces from a bungee jump.

Big Swing

This structure is unique in the country. Starting from a 26 meter freefall, a 48 meter arch and a 180 degree angle the concept resembles that of a children¡¯s swing.

Before you go¡¦

Arenal Bungee is open from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm.Packages start at $58 for a Double Challenge and $180 for unlimited activities in 2 days.

For more information on bungee jumping in Costa Rica with your Costa Rica Rent a Car visit www.arenalbungee.com