Costa Rica is an absolutely incredible destination for a surf trip. There is warm water, swells year round, and such a wide range of surf that there is something for every surfer. If you’re in the process of planning a Costa Rican surf trip, you might be wondering what your options are for surfboards. Generally,…
Costa Rica has some of the best surfing in the world. You’ve got warm water, delicious food, constant swells from both the Pacific and Caribbean sides, and friendly locals. It’s truly paradise. When it comes to surf towns- Costa Rica is full of them. There are mellow, family friendly surf towns. There are backpacker havens…
Planning a surf trip to Costa Rica? After deciding where and when to go, the next step is to actually pack for your surf trip. And packing for a Costa Rica surf trip is definitely different from packing for a more general trip to Costa Rica. There are a few things to consider, like: Will…
Costa Rica has some of the best surfing in the world- for beginners, intermediate, and advanced surfers alike. If you’re wanting to learn how to surf, the warm waters, consistent swells, and variety of beaches make Costa Rica a great place to learn! However, there are a ton of different beaches in Costa Rica, and…
Nosara Costa Rica is a quaint surf town located in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. In Nosara, you can find great surf, unspoiled beaches, and delicious restaurants. Due to its growing popularity, it can be difficult to find accommodations in Nosara, particularly during the high season in Costa Rica, from late November- April. To…
Dominical is one of my favorite places in Costa Rica. The beach is big, open, and wild, the surrounding jungles are lush and green, and the overall vibe is laid back and tranquil. While Dominical may be best known for its surf, there are many other fun and interesting things to do in Dominical- including…
Puerto Viejo is a small but busy surf town on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coastline. It is best known for black sand beaches, crystal clear waters, reggae music, and an overall, laid-back vibe. The Puerto Viejo surf is notoriously gnarly, and hosts the infamous Salsa Brava, AKA the Costa Rican Pipeline, as well as a few…
Without a doubt, Santa Teresa is one of the coolest places in Costa Rica. It’s remote, it’s beautiful, it has miles and miles of beautiful coastline, and a laid-back, beachy culture. What’s even better is that there are TONS of things to do in Santa Teresa. Whether you’re a backpacker, surfer, (bonus points for surfing…
Nosara is a small beach town located in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. With beautiful, untouched beaches, lush green jungles, and home to some of the friendliest people on the planet, Nosara is truly a little slice of paradise. Over the last two years, I’ve spent several months in Nosara. While that certainly doesn’t…
Playa Avellanas is one of the most fun and beautiful surf breaks in all of Costa Rica. Aptly nicknamed “Little Hawaii”, this fun surf break has plenty to offer. From gentle, tiny longboarding waves, to a steeper faster shortboarding wave, there is something for every surfer at Playa Avellanas. If you’re intrigued by this lesser-known…
