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What We Are Thankful For at Iguana Surf
During the holidays, we seem to give a lot more thought to the things we are grateful for. Spending time with friends and family, slowing down, eating good food, and doing things that we all love causes us to step back and really see what is important in life. Calling a place like Costa Rica…
The Perfect 7-Day Holiday Vacation in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Looking to get away from the cold for the holidays? Look no further! Tamarindo, Costa Rica is the perfect holiday destination whether you want to bring the whole family, a group of friends, or just yourself! With limitless activities, incredible weather, and breathtaking sunsets, there is no better place to spend the holiday season. Spend…
Holiday Visit to Costa Rica – Tamarindo’s Hidden Gifts
The secret spots near Tamarindo that you won’t want to miss during your holiday visit to Costa Rica!! The Guanacaste region of Costa Rica is easily one of the most beautiful places on the planet. With sweeping white-sand beaches, great surf, dense, lush jungles, crashing waterfalls, powerful volcanoes, and an incredible amount of biodiversity, it…
Christmas in Costa Rica – The Happiest Holidays
It is now November, and for folks in the northern hemisphere, winter is fast approaching. Temperatures are dropping, the days are getting shorter, and the holidays are just around the corner! While it is lots of fun to go skiing, drink hot cocoa, and sit by the fire watching the snow falling outside, think of…
JUST ANNOUNCED – Tamarindo International Surf Film Festival 2020
Tamarindo International Surf Film Festival Last year, Tamarindo hosted the first annual Tamarindo International Surf Film Festival in March and it was a huge success. Events like this are awesome in Tamarindo because the whole community comes together to hang out, support the participants, and have a blast! Locals and tourists alike should come to…
Celebrate Halloween in Tamarindo – THE RIGHT WAY!
It’s that time of year… the ghosts and witches are out and about and we must celebrate accordingly! Halloween is one of those holidays that is always a blast, whether you usually celebrate it or not. What is more fun than an excuse to dress up like something out of the ordinary and take on…
The 7 Best Tips to Become an Eco-Friendly Surfer in Costa Rica
Do your part in helping our local beaches & oceans in Costa Rica “I think when a surfer becomes a surfer, it’s almost like an obligation to be an environmentalist at the same time.” – Kelly Slater, one of the biggest world champions in surfing This is definitely true. The ocean is amazing and once…
TOP 10 FREE THINGS TO DO IN TAMARINDO, COSTA RICA
Balling on a budget? No worries, we got you! Overall, Central America is a pretty affordable place where your money can often take you a long way. Costa Rica is one of the more expensive countries in Central America because of how much it has developed and their big tourist base, but there are still…
IGUANA’S COSTA RICA SURF CAMP JUST GOT EVEN BETTER
New options and add-ons to The Iguana’s Surf Camp Packages that you must check out!! Iguana Surf has long been the best surf school in Tamarindo. But it just got even better! A revamp filled with different options for the length and focus of your surf camp experience as well as a number of amazing…
How to Give Back on Your Costa Rica Surf Trip
Local Costa Rica non-profit organizations & other projects doing amazing work that needs your help! The ideal Costa Rica surf trip involves catching plenty of waves, working on your tan, meeting new people, and enjoying some cold beverages on the beach. Sounds good to me! But something that most people don’t think about when traveling…
Costa Rica’s Independence Day
And Other Typical Traditions of the Guanacaste Region to Check Out on Your Costa Rica Surf Trip For the month of September, “El Mes de la Patria” or “the Month of the Nation,” you will see the Costa Rican flag hung on businesses, homes, and even cars to decorate in celebration. The official Costa Rica…
The Best Foods to Fuel Up Post Surf in Costa Rica
Surfing is an amazing but strenuous sport that uses up a lot of energy. Paddling out, navigating the waves, and riding in all use different muscles and you are sure to come out of the water tired. That is why it is important to refuel so that you can recuperate quickly to get right back…