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Best Surf Workout Routines
If you’re new to surfing, you may not yet realize that this seemingly “effortless” sport takes a hell of a lot of strength, endurance, and balance. Sure, the pros make it look so easy, but if you’ve ever tried to catch the perfect wave, you’ll know that mastering those wicked moves requires serious overall fitness….
Top 10 Best Surf Brands for Christmas Gift Ideas
Shopping for a Christmas gift for a surfer can be tricky—what do you get the person who lives for the waves and what are the best surf brands to get it? Sunscreen might be top of the list, we get it, yet there’s a near-endless array of fantastic products the surfer in your life would…
Trade Snow for Surf: Spend the Holidays in Costa Rica on Epic Adventures
The holidays don’t always have to be about cozying up by the fire or scraping ice off your windshield. Instead of bundling up in woolly scarves and thick socks this year (yet again!), plan an end-of-year trip to Costa Rica, where you could be spending your days in a swimsuit, with your toes nestled in…
Learn to Surf in Costa Rica: A Complete 7-Episode Guide for Beginners
Learn to surf with our short and sweet 7-episode series for beginners! Often dubbed the best country in the world to learn to surf, Costa Rica offers warm waters, consistent waves for all skill levels, and the kind of laid-back, friendly atmosphere that makes for an ideal learning environment. At Iguana Surf Camp in Tamarindo,…
Best Surf Movies to Get You Hooked
Costa Rica has played a significant role in the history of surfing and has been widely showcased in some of the best surf movies of all time. But our shores and world-class waves were not always so well known. Costa Rica’s best surfing destinations, like Tamarindo, were insider secrets known and visited by just a…
Must-Watch Male and Female Surfers in 2024
This year is quickly becoming one of the most exciting in the history of surfing. Not only has the sport appeared for a second time at an Olympic Games, but the world’s best surfers did a fantastic job showcasing the kind of jaw-dropping moves that are possible on a surfboard. Who would’ve thought that surfing…
Famous Surfers and Their Impact on the Costa Rica Surfing Scene
Learn all about the famous surfers, foreign and home-grown, who have shaped the Costa Rica surfing scene in the last 50 years. Costa Rica has enjoyed a long and illustrious relationship with surfing. In our own corner of the Pacific coast, Tamarindo, surfing has become a veritable way of life. That is true of almost…
How to See & Surf Costa Rica in 10 Days
Looking for an epic 10-day Costa Rica itinerary that allows you to soak up the very best Guanacaste surf? Read on! Do a quick Google search for “surfing Costa Rica map” and you’ll quickly notice that the coast of Guanacaste is awash with fantastic surf beaches. The warm waters, sandy shores, and easily-accessible surf spots…
Summer Surf Gear & Essentials: Get Ready for the Waves
The best surf gear ensures you’re ready to hit the waves – be safe, be comfortable, and come have the time of your life on Costa Rica’s best surf beach! We must admit, we have it good in Tamarindo. With year-round summer temps, excellent Guanacaste breaks at our doorstep, and pretty perfect surf conditions almost…
Best Surf Destinations in Central America
The best surf destinations in Central America offer an enviable array of spectacular beaches – some of the best in the world. Central America is a paradise for surfers, with several countries boasting dreamy beaches with consistent waves and enough variety to suit surfers of every skill level. Add to that a year-round balmy climate,…
Costa Rica Surfer Highlight: Brisa Hennessy
If you’ve ever joined us for a Surf Camp in Tamarindo you will know that surfing is not a mere sport in Costa Rica. In our golden land of pristine beaches, wicked waves, coconuts and palm trees, surfing is a way of life. The sport is so integral in the local culture, especially along the…
How to Pick A Surfboard
Hitting the waves with the right surfboard can make all the difference and transform your experience from frustrating to exhilarating. Knowing how to pick a surfboard is crucial no matter how experienced you are but it’s even more important when you’re just starting out. With this guide, we aim to walk you through the most…
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