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...
July Swells and Secret Breaks
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...
El Fantasma: Costa Rica’s Rare Reef Wave That Only Appears in June
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...
The Ultimate Costa Rica Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Lake Arenal and volcano Arenal
Costa Rica Surf Safari: Exploring the Pacific and Caribbean Coasts
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] Ultimate Costa Rica Surf Expedition: A Complete Itinerary Embark on a thrilling surf expedition across Costa Rica, tailored to immerse you in the...
Surf Culture: A Deep Dive into History, Waves, Boards, and Beachwear
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Surf culture is a vibrant and dynamic way of life, deeply rooted in the history and tradition of ocean exploration and appreciation. This culture is...
Pura Vida on the Waves: Surfing Costa Rica’s Philosophy of Life
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]As the sun casts its golden glow over the Pacific, surfboards dot the horizon like vibrant strokes on a painter’s canvas. In Costa Rica, surfing isn’t...
Surf’s Up at Sunrise: Best Early Morning Surf Spots in Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]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...
The Big Swell: Chasing Costa Rica’s Most Challenging Waves
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica, a gem nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, is a haven for surf enthusiasts. Each coast boasts its own personality,...
The Green Room: Costa Rica’s Most Iconic Barrel Spots
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]In the lexicon of surf culture, the "green room" is that almost mystical space inside a perfectly formed wave—a cylindrical sanctuary painted in shades...
Moonlit Swells: Night Surfing Experiences in Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] In the serene darkness along Costa Rica’s sprawling coastline, the moon casts a silver glow over the waves, transforming the ocean into a luminescent...
Embracing the Green Season: 12 Must-Do Activities in Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Costa Rica's green season, stretching from May to November, offers a unique spectacle of natural beauty and vibrant life. This period, often avoided by...