By Jennifer LaCharite We are halfway through another difficult year. Thankfully travel restrictions are easing, along with our collective fear, and people are ready to travel again!!! Having been separated for so long from our families and friends, canceled vacations and long lost get-togethers have become our reality, but now many people are looking to...
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...
Iconic surf qualification events possibly to be held in Costa Rica! There is lots of hype in anticipation of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where surfing will make its debut as an Olympic sport. Surfers worldwide are getting super excited to have their sport celebrated in such an important and iconic setting, watch each other...
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...
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...
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...
Tamarindo is the place to be for a Costa Rica surf trip. The town is fun and lively, there are tons of great activities for all ages, and most importantly, the surf is awesome. There are consistent waves in Tamarindo pretty much all year round, as long as there is a good swell! Whether you...
Do a quick Google search for “best surf destinations,” and you’ll quickly notice a trend: Costa Rica almost always tops the list as an ideal location for catching waves. The warm waters, sandy shores, and easily-accessible surf spots for people of all abilities doesn’t hurt. Not to mention the relative affordability of traveling to and...
Thirty years ago, in the year 1989, Iguana Surf was built and opened by a man named Cary Brown. It was one of the first Tamarindo surf shops, which then was barely even a town. The roads were made of dirt, and the buildings were made of wood. In the rainy season, people could be...
