If you’ve ever stood on the sand in Puerto Viejo and stared out at Salsa Brava, you’ll know it’s not a wave for the faint-hearted. This reef break, with its raw Caribbean power and shallow coral shelf, has humbled even the most experienced surfers. September, often...
If surfing had a whisper rather than a roar, it would sound like September at Witch’s Rock and Ollie’s Point. Forget the packed line-ups of peak summer. This is the month when the Santa Rosa coastline feels like your own private playground. The long boat rides from...
Spoiler: There were tears. But also a lot of saltwater, so who's really counting? If you’ve ever watched a surfer glide across a wave like Poseidon’s cool cousin and thought, I could totally do that, then you, dear reader, are a fool. A hopeful, sunburn-prone,...
Everyone’s heard about the beachfront villas and surfside condos—but Costa Rica’s inland real estate is the country’s best-kept secret. While coastal regions draw the spotlight, there’s a quieter, more authentic lifestyle waiting to be discovered just beyond the...
Where Experienced Surfers Go in Costa Rica During the Mini Summer to Escape Crowds and Chase Monster Sets Where are the best waves in Costa Rica during the mini summer? During Costa Rica’s short dry spell in July, known as the veranillo de San Juan, the Pacific coast...
There’s a murmur that runs down the Nicoya Peninsula like wildfire every late May. “It’s coming,” someone says at a beach bonfire. Surf shop owners glance at the forecast and start waxing boards with twitchy hands. The old guys start telling younger surfers to charge...
So you think surf life in Costa Rica is all bronzed bodies and mojitos at sunset? Bless your Instagram-fed heart. The truth is far more entertaining—and sunburned. The real surf lifestyle here isn’t curated; it’s chaotic, crusty, and constantly covered in sand. It...
For many surfers, paddling out on a big day is where the battle truly begins. The ability to execute a clean duck dive is the difference between making it past the breaking waves and getting relentlessly pummeled back to shore. With April’s powerful swells rolling in,...
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica's First Blue Bond: Making Waves for a Sustainable Future Costa Rica has once again taken a leap towards sustainability with the...