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Skin & Hair Tips For Your Tamarindo Surf Sessions or Anywhere!
Sun, salt, and sea – these are all part of what makes Tamarindo vacations appealing, but they can wreak havoc on your skin and hair. While the sun-kissed surfer look is something to admire, it’s also something you want to make sure you get safely during your Tamarindo surf sessions in Costa Rica. Surfer Sun…
Must Try Costa Rica Fruits To Boost Your Surf Session
People often ask ‘what do surfers eat?’ well, anyone doing rigorous exercise is advised to eat protein-rich food for muscle building and whole grain carbohydrates for long lasting energy. But the biggest risk to surfers when it comes to their diet is dehydration. This makes sense because if you’re going to be out surfing in…
What it Takes to Learn to Surf in Costa Rica
If you search online for where the best places to learn to surf are located, you will almost always find Costa Rica on that list. More specifically, if you want to learn to surf in Costa Rica, Tamarindo is the place to be. With ideal conditions for beginners and ample access to proper equipment and…
Costa Rica Surf Seasons: How to Pick the Best Month to Visit
Hailed as one of the top surfing destinations in the world, Costa Rica has quickly become a surfing mecca, especially for those looking to learn the sport. With tropical weather and an average water temperature of 28 degrees Celsius (83 F), the best time of year to surf in Tamarindo Costa Rica is anytime. Of…
Surf Techniques 101: Learn to Surf in Costa Rica
Tamarindo Costa Rica is one of the top destinations in the world to learn how to surf. Sure, you can take a vacation to Costa Rica, rent a board and try it out yourself, but if you really want to learn how to surf you need to learn the basic surf techniques. And what better…
Best Surfing Workouts to Improve Your Skills
At Iguana Surf, we’ve taught over 125,000 beginner surf lessons in our 30-plus years in Tamarindo, and in that time we have seen people of all ages and fitness levels get up on the board for the first time. That being said, surfing is a workout. It involves carrying your board to the water, paddling,…
Costa Rica Romantic Vacations – Try a Couples Surf Camp
Nothing brings a couple closer quite like trying out something new together. Facing a challenge together in stride is the ultimate couple’s goal and doing something fun in a beautiful location is the perfect recipe for success. So, with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, why not try out a couples surf camp for the…
Tamarindo Surf Spots for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Surfers
Depending on the tide, the wind, and the swell, there are plenty of places to surf all over Costa Rica, but it’s the Pacific coast that produces size and consistency. While some beaches that are rarely thought of for surfing can be a great spot to catch some waves on a day with just the…
Make Costa Rica Your Top Travel Destination in 2022
Adventure. Nature. Culture. These are the things that bring thousands of tourists to Costa Rica each year. With the past two years of the global pandemic causing shutdowns and cancellations, many people who have been avoiding travel are ready to break out of their bubble and make 2022 a year to remember. If this sounds…
A Quick Yoga Routine For Surfers Before And After The Waves!
Surfing is considered an extreme sport, as it releases adrenaline, has a high level of physical exertion, and includes uncontrollable variables when relying on mother nature. On the other hand, yoga is a more relaxed discipline that you can practice even at home, focusing on your mind, breath, and body. Mixing the high-intensity side of…
Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions with a Tamarindo Vacation
It’s that time of year when we review the past 12 months and look forward to the new year ahead, and if the past year has taught us anything, it’s that we need to take care of ourselves. The global pandemic has shifted our priorities and has taught us not to take our health for…
There’s No Place like Costa Rica for the Holidays
They say there’s no place like home for the holidays, but have you ever considered a Costa Rica Christmas vacation? For most, Christmas is a time to spend with family, and nothing brings the family together quite like trying new experiences. Checking out a different climate, culture, and food, along with getting to learn a…
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