What kind of sport is popular in Costa Rica?
Soccer is without any question the most popular sport in Costa Rica. The smallest villages have a soccer field in Costa Rica and in San Jose the Ticos play soccer at every corner of the Sabana Park. Indoor soccer is especially popular during the rainy season. Baseball is popular amongst Nicaraguans and in Limon. Tennis and Golf is played by wealthier Ticos. Many teenagers also like to play volleyball or basketball. Surfing is exercised on both coasts, Costa Rica has their own national championship in surfing. Mountainbikers, road racers and joggers are visible all around Costa Rica. Despite the bad road conditions road racing is highly popular in Costa Rica. Motor sports like motocross, rally and races on the race track constantly attract large crowds of spectators. Billiards tables can be found in many bars and is mostly played by men.
