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What’s New at Iguana Surf Camp & Hotel in 2026

Luxury Surf Camp Costa RicaAsk anyone who’s stayed with us before, and they’ll tell you the same thing: Iguana has always had the right ingredients to make for a fantastic surf camp experience in Costa Rica. We’ve got the best waves out front, guides who actually surf these breaks, plus an atmosphere that naturally creates...
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Tamarindo Beach Hotel & Surf Camp Costa Rica: The New Iguana Surf Experience

Surf camp Costa Rica – For decades, surfers traveling to Costa Rica have searched for one thing: a place where surf, community, and the relaxed beach lifestyle come together in one unforgettable experience. At Iguana Surf, that vision has been alive since 1989. What started as a local surf shop has grown into one of...
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Why a Women’s Surf Camp Experience Is the Ultimate Girls’ Trip

The trips that actually stick with you tend to have a few things in common: you did something with your body, you were somewhere new, and you were with the right people. It’s the kind of trip where nobody was half-distracted or managing everyone else’s expectations. A women’s surf camp in Costa Rica tends to...
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Meet the Locals: Iguanas, Birds, and Other VIPs Around Iguana Surf

Published in honor of World Wildlife Day – March 3 When people come to Iguana Surf Camp in Tamarindo, they’re usually here for the waves. That makes total sense. The surf here is incredible. But somewhere between paddling out and grabbing a cold drink at the end of the day, most guests notice something else...
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Trading Easter Eggs for Waves: How Easter Sunday Feels in Tamarindo

If you grew up in North America, you can probably already imagine the scene. Someone is hiding eggs at the crack of dawn, while a little one is trying desperately to keep chocolate off the couch. There’s a family lunch you can’t be late for, plus at least one outfit that looked way cuter in...
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Morning Surf vs. Sunset Surf: Which One Are You?

If you were to ask ten surfers when is the best time to surf, you would likely get ten different answers. FYI, none of them are wrong, and one surfer’s preferred time may be someone else’s dislike. But when it comes to surfing, timing actually says a lot about personality. Some people are already in...

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