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The Best Day Trips from Tamarindo
If you’ve come to Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica, you probably want to spend some time on the beach soaking up the sun, enjoying some of the nightlife, and, most importantly, learning to surf. After all, Tamarindo Costa Rica is one of the top places to learn how to surf in the world. People come from…
Top 12 Creative Gifts for Surfers This Holiday
It is officially the holiday season and now is a great time to start your gift shopping. Finding the right present for everyone can be stressful. You don’t want to get your loved ones something they stuff in the back of the closet or worse – regift it. It’s best to try to get them…
Ditch the Cold: Book a Last-Minute Tamarindo Costa Rica Surf Camp
Do you feel the call to adventure? Or maybe you’re just sick of the cold weather already. Either way, you want to take a trip someplace hot and you want to leave NOW! Thankfully, right now is a great time to book a last-minute Tamarindo Costa Rica surf camp. Booking a stay at a surf…
What to Expect in Tamarindo Beach During the Costa Rica Holidays 2022
Take a break from the cold weather, stress, and consumerism of the holiday season back home by spending New Year’s in Costa Rica! The New Year is the perfect time to try something new like surfing, hiking a volcano, or seeing monkeys in the wild. So, start your year off right with an adventure in…
Your Costa Rica Surf Vacation on a Budget
We all know the costs to travel are going up but that doesn’t have to mean a Costa Rica surf vacation is out of reach, even if you’re on a budget. There are several ways for the budget traveler to afford a Tamarindo Costa Rica surf camp, with dorm-style accommodations, combo tours to make the…
Top Reasons to Learn How to Surf with a Friend in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Nothing expands your mind like learning a new skill. It can literally change your brain chemistry! But learning something new and keeping at it until you can accomplish your goal can be difficult, that’s why some people need to take on a new challenge with a friend. Learning a new skill, like surfing, will be…
Best Tamarindo Surf Spots and Tips for Beginners
Tamarindo Beach and its surrounding beaches have become the place to learn how to surf in Costa Rica. Tamarindo surf spots typically provide consistent and calm waves, which are perfect for the beginner surfer. These perfect conditions mean these Costa Rica surf breaks can become quite popular and, at times, quite busy. The following are tips…
History of Tamarindo Surf & How This Costa Rica Surf Town is Growing
When you look at the Costa Rica surf town of Tamarindo today, you would never believe that just five decades ago it was a sleepy village at the end of a dirt road with no running water or electricity! The history of the town and Tamarindo surf is as eclectic as the thousands of people…
Costa Rica Surf Vacation Package – 7 Day of Surf & Tours
Want to have the ultimate beach vacation in Costa Rica and learn to surf? We got you covered! Whether you stay in our beachfront boutique surf camp or not, this one-week Costa Rica itinerary will leave you rejuvenated and ready to take on the waves, with skills you will have for the rest of your…
Different Types of Costa Rica Surf Boards and Which One is Best for You
A narrow plank with fins, surf boards may look pretty similar, but not all surf boards are created equal. There are different boards for different needs, such as skill level and location – meaning the types of waves you will be surfing. We are taking a look at the different types of Costa Rica surf…
Surf Safety Tips: What You Should Know Before You Go
Surfing takes strength, perseverance, practice, and some knowledge. The ocean is a big place with a lot of things to be aware of, from rip currents, to sharks, to other surfers. While our instructors at Iguana Surf will teach you all you need to know to surf safely as a beginner, it doesn’t hurt to…
What to Really Expect During Tamarindo Rainy Season
We know how it is because we do it, too. You plan a tropical vacation and start wondering how the weather will be while you are there. You start searching the weather apps for your vacation spot and find out that the forecast for the week you plan to visit is forecasting a full week…