by Howlers Staff | Mar 31, 2026 | Surfing CR
What makes a good surf spot? Any non-surfer might think it’s ridiculous how surfers group together fighting for the same waves despite having the entire coastline to choose from. With seemingly endless miles of breaking waves, why do surfers choose to sit within such...
by Howlers Staff | Oct 31, 2025 | Surfing CR
Manuel Antonio: Costa Rica’s Jungle Postcard With a Secret—It Surfs Brilliantly Manuel Antonio National Park gets the fame for sloths in sea-almond trees, macaws flashing scarlet over jade coves, and jungle trails that end at beaches so pretty they look edited. What...
by Howlers Staff | Mar 31, 2025 | Surfing CR
Costa Rica’s surf scene is legendary, with well-known spots like Pavones and Playa Hermosa drawing wave riders from around the world. But beyond the famous breaks lies a secret world of lesser-known, epic surf spots—places where perfect waves roll in with barely a...
by Staff | Oct 31, 2024 | Surfing CR
There’s a sacred moment just as dawn breaks when the world is painted in hues of soft pink and gentle blue, and the ocean whispers invitations to those willing to greet the day with open arms and surfboards ready. In Costa Rica, the dawn patrol is more than a morning...
by Staff | Jul 31, 2024 | Surfing CR
In the age of smartphones, social media, and global wanderlust, the idea of a secret surf spot is about as elusive as finding a quiet corner in Times Square. It’s laughable to think that in Costa Rica—arguably one of the world’s premier surf destinations—there...
by Staff | Apr 30, 2024 | Surf Spot
Playa Guiones is a harmonious and eco-conscious beach community midway down the Nicoya Peninsula in the province of Guanacaste. Famed for its seemingly endless waves, yoga retreats and a truly environmentalist approach to development and community, Guiones is a utopia...
by Staff | Apr 30, 2024 | Surf Spot
Photos: Emiliano Ras Eye Art Photo Playa Negra is a world-renowned surf spot and Guanacaste’s most famous reef break. Featured in magazines, surf videos and even the movie “Endless Summer,” it has been a focal point of Costa Rican surfing for decades. Originally...
by Staff | Apr 30, 2024 | Surf Spot
Playa Dominical could be called the Mini-Tamarindo of Costa Rica’s South Pacific zone. It offers not only waves of all types, but also amenities for surfers and tourists. Beachside restaurants, bars and small shops abound, with laid-back vibes and lush tropical...
