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IGUANA SURF OPENING NOVEMBER 15TH – COSTA RICA SURF CAMPS ARE BACK!
Your Insider Guide to the Long-Awaited Return of Travel to Costa Rica! Can you believe we have almost made it to the end of 2020? It has been a year full of ups and downs and curveballs from all directions, and I don’t think any of us could have guessed how everything would turn out…
Best Places to Retire in Costa Rica Post Pandemic
Costa Rica is an incredible place to live at any age, but it has a special attractiveness to people heading into retirement because of the slow, relaxed lifestyle. Now more than ever, it is important that we take a step back and make sure we are making choices that will not only make us happy…
What it’s Really Like to Live in Tamarindo, Costa Rica – The Inside Scoop!
If you have ever heard anything about Tamarindo, you will know that this lively little town has a lot to offer. Let me tell you, the list of compelling reasons why living in Tamarindo, Costa Rica is the absolute best is long! Locals, expats, and travelers alike have a vast array of options when it…
8 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BE MOVING TO COSTA RICA AFTER COVID-19
Let’s be honest – Costa Rica kind of speaks for itself when it comes to thinking of all the reasons why it is an amazing place to be. Whether you know much about the country or not, you probably think of lush green jungles, epic volcanoes, and great surf, with sweeping white sand beaches lining…
Moving to Costa Rica? – Working from Home? Why not Take it to the Beach!
Earlier this year none of us could have imagined just how much the outbreak of COVID-19 could completely change every single one of our lives. Nobody saw it coming – and now we have been forced into a new way of life that still feels very unpredictable. Each country has been hit differently and has…
Coronavirus in Costa Rica – Pushing Through the Pandemic
The world is going through a hard and scary time right now with the Coronavirus. While many of us are scared here in Costa Rica we are also proud of how our country has come together (government & locals) to battle and overcome this pandemic. Costa Rica has reached 669 cases with only 6 deaths…
Tips From Our Tamarindo Surf School: Private vs. Group Surf Lessons
Woohoo! So you decided to come and visit us at our Tamarindo surf school! We can’t wait to welcome you to the Pura Vida and teach you everything we know. You might have noticed that there are more options than one might think for surf lessons. You can’t just pick to do a surf lesson……
A Travel Guide to Help You Pick the Best Time of the Year to Visit Tamarindo
Why Shoulder Season Rules! We are heading into springtime in the Northern Hemisphere, and we are all enjoying more light during the day, warming temperatures, and all of the life on earth that is starting to bloom and grow again. What a joy! In Costa Rica, there is not an intense winter where all of…
Where to Learn How to Surf in Costa Rica: Pacific Edition
At this point, it is no secret that Costa Rica has some world-class waves. It is a surfers’ paradise for both beginners and pros alike, with hidden gems along both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. However, for those who have never visited this little slice of heaven or don’t know much about the geography and…
Surf Travel 101 – Tips for Planning the Best Costa Rica Surf Trips
Trip planning is never easy, especially when there are extra things like surfboards and wax and when the swells are coming in to worry about. Surf trips have a lot of different facets, but they don’t have to be complicated! That is where we come in! There are a few key things that will really…
Best Things to do in Tamarindo in March
March is known for being two things in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica: hot and dry. While this might not sound ideal to everyone, there are plenty of things to do to stay cool and enjoy the country! Sometimes the heat annoys people, but it can be a blessing to have the heat while…
How to Find the Right Costa Rica Surf Camp for You
In a town like Tamarindo that is known as one of the best spots for surfing in Costa Rica, there is an abundance of hotels, tours, and surf camps. When planning a trip, where do you even begin? There are so many factors that go into picking the experience that is right for you and…
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