Surfing in Guanacaste Costa Rica

Costa Rican Culture and Surfing in Tamarindo — What You Need to Know Before Your Trip

Joining us for surfing in Guanacaste, Costa Rica?  Before you grab your board bag and toss in your flip-flops, read our guide to the Tamarindo way of life! If you’ve booked a Costa Rica luxury surf camp in Tamarindo—or are still daydreaming about it—you’re probably picturing waves, sunsets, and sandy feet. While that picture is…

costa rica and ecotourism

Surfing and Ecotourism in Costa Rica: How to Travel Sustainably in Tamarindo

If you’re planning a surf vacation in Costa Rica and ecotourism is at the top of your agenda, you’ve landed on the right spot.  Tamarindo might be known, worldwide, for its great surfing, but there’s so much more to our little town than wicked waves and sunshine. When you visit, you’re joining a community dedicated…

Surfing for beginners in Costa Rica

How to Prepare for Your First Surf Lesson in Costa Rica

Tamarindo is one of the easiest places on the planet for first-time surfers, a truly epic place to learn. We have the winning trifecta here: warm water and mellow waves year-round, and a laid-back surf scene that creates the perfect “classroom” where nerves just melt away. At Iguana Surf Camp, we have taught thousands of…

Costa Rica surfing

Top Mistakes First-Time Surfers Make (And How We Help You Avoid Them)

Learning to surf is a thrilling bucket-list item for many travelers—and the best places to learn to surf, in Costa Rica. With warm water, friendly waves, and expert instructors, Costa Rica surfing is one of the most accessible ways to experience the pura vida lifestyle. But let’s be honest: surfing isn’t quite as easy as…

Best waterfalls in Costa Rica

Off the Beaten Path: Our Favorite Secret Tours & the Best Waterfalls in Costa Rica

There’s a side of Costa Rica that doesn’t show up in glossy brochures. Sure, Tamarindo’s got the surf, the sunshine, and the scene, but go just a little further, and you’ll discover a whole other world. Our little corner of paradise hides waterfalls deep in the jungle, quiet bays only reachable by boat, and local-run…

International Surf Day

Surf, Share & Support: How Tamarindo Is Celebrating International Surf Day

Head to Costa Rica in June, and you’re in for something special. The waves are pumping, the sunsets light up the sky, and Tamarindo’s surf scene is alive with energy. But there’s one day that brings it all together: International Surf Day. Iguana Surf Camp & Surf Shop has been part of the Tamarindo surf…

Surf competitions

2025 Costa Rica Surf Competitions & Things to Look Forward to in Costa Rica

If you’re dreaming about warm waves, vibrant culture, and unforgettable adventures, there’s no better time to start planning your trip to Costa Rica. The year 2025 is already shaping up to be packed with exciting surf competitions and an abundance of things to do in Costa Rica—whether you’re here for the swell, the sunsets, or…