Berte also enjoyed surfing in Tamarindo, filled with plentiful waves, and visited the Arenal Volcano.

CNN: Costa Rica's oasis

Berte and her husband went to Costa Rica to have adventures as they crossed the country.

CNN: Costa Rica's oasis

"This was especially fun because you get to experience the countryside and villages of Costa Rica by riding through them on an ATV, and then you cool off by zip lining through the tree tops in the jungle, " Berte said.

CNN: Costa Rica's oasis