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Costa Rica Surfing
Because of Costa Rica's perfect surfing conditions, it has turned
out to be one of the hottest places to visit and it is ideal for
both the beginner and professional surfer. The warm water, beautiful
beaches, sunny skies, spectacular nature, easy going locals,
friendly sharks, but especially the great variety of waves makes
Costa Rica just perfect for a getaway.
Costa Rica also has an
unusual strategic position that within just a few hours you can surf
at sunrise at the Caribbean coast, and later in the day, watching
the sunset over on the pacific side, catching a different set of
waves!
For instance on the Atlantic side, you have amazing reef breaks like
the very famous Salsa Brava and Isla Uvita and also the beach breaks
like the one in Cocles Beach and Manzanillo. This will also give you
the opportunity to see more of the different kinds of Costa Rican
cultures.
Enjoy the jungle and the mixture of cultures between the
black Afro-Jamaican and the indigenous people of the Bri-bris. Get
the Rastafarian way of life and have great snorkeling in the
Gandoca-Mazanillo Refuge. Enjoy a fresh lobster and the local dish
of rice and beans (cooked with coconut milk) along the sea in Puerto
Viejo or other laid back villages.
Then, go over to the Pacific side where you have the world's longest
left side waves in Pavones, the well known Witch's Rock for the
perfect left and right break with the longest barrels and of course
Hermosa´s beach break where you always come out with a great smile!
Over on the
Pacific side you have the cowboys, the real ¨ticos¨, the mixture of
the best quality service and food and where you can watch the most
astonishing sunsets that you will never forget. Try Mal Pais' west
facing beach. Incredible surfing, too!!
Every beach in Costa Rica has a specific "direction". So when the
swell (waves in a particular direction) comes, not all the beaches
have conditions for the waves to be perfect. It is better that you
get a guide if you are traveling only for a short time and you want
to have a good surf vacation. In this way you don't waste time and
miss the waves.
Almost every beach is ¨surf-able¨ but you must know which time of
the day is the best time. Over on the Pacific side you have the high
and low tide. When there is low tide, the water goes back, it gets
dryer, shallower, there are currents, and in some beaches the waves
will completely disappear. And when there is high tide, the water is
nearer the shore, the waves are thicker and that makes them more
difficult to catch. So depending on the beach, the waves could be
better in low tide, and in others it would be better on the high
tide.
Go take a look at
the Tides right now...
For those who haven't yet had the magic experience of riding the
waves, but are willing to try it out, there are plenty of options.
The first thing that you must know is that anyone can surf, no
matter if you are 8 years old or 70 years old, as long as you are
careful.
You can rent your own surf board and try it by your self if
you have plenty of time, or have someone, like a surf guide, who can
instruct you. Surfing is something that will get you addicted to
once you can ride a wave, but before you get to do that magical
point you will have to be careful.
If you are on your own, you need
to take care of other surfers or people who are around you, with the
waves, and even with your own board! So surfing by your self
requires strong will, determination and observing.
Nowadays there are many ways to learn. You can practice outside on
the sand, and learn about the different kind of waves, the pop up
and the safety tips.
Whether you are going to body surf, kayak surf,
boogie board or regular board surf, Costa Rica is the perfect place
to do all of that. Then, enjoy and have a wonderful time going to
volcanoes, hiking thru great nature, and savoring the local flavor
and friendly people. Pura Vida!
Warm water, great waves, easy access and excellent prices are some
of the characteristics that make Costa Rica a surfing paradise.
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