Surfing beaches are not generally the first thing that is obvious when you think about Costa Rica. Decorative wildlife, abundant lush green forest and sandy beaches are closer to the mark. However don’t miss another great part of the country – surfing.
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The Northern Pacific Coast provides the best, most trusty waves from December to April when strong offshore winds mix with the perfect swell directions. Amateurs can enjoy riding the waves at Tamarindo, while other good breaks include Witches Rock, Playa Negra and Playa Grande.
Tamarindo provides the ideal location for those wishing to do a spread of activities. Apart from surfing there are numerous activities on offer, including snorkelling, underwater diving, brook canoeing and surf vacation sailing. Besides, you can enjoy jungle stream cruises or watch the giant leatherback turtles which come here to nest between October and March. Tamarindo Beach is straightforward to reach with daily flights and buses leaving from San Jos.
The quiet Southern Pacific Coast offers the most trusty waves for those travelling between May and November. Few tourists travel to this bit of Costa Rica making it superb for those with their own apparatus and looking out for a relaxing trip.
The easy going, small surf city of Domincal has a gorgeous beach stretching for one and a half kilometres. It has right and left breaks OK for surfers of all capabilities and with lots of accommodation options, it makes for the ideal holiday location. Cabo Matapolo is another choice. Besieged by jungle, it is often described as one of the prettiest, untouched places left in Costa Rica, with wildlife everywhere you look: monkeys, anteaters and scarlet macaws. There are lodges but no shops or services.
The Caribbean Coast is excellent for surfers travelling from November to March. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, offers crystal-clear blue waters and Costa Rica’s heaviest and best wave: Salsa Brava.
Suitable for only the very experienced, this reef break is intensely well-liked by neighbors, expats and holiday makers alike, so expect crowds throughout the week. The nearby beach break at Playa Cocles and reef break at Punta Uva offer appropriate, trustworthy and exciting breaks for less experienced surfers. Getting to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is relatively easy. Take a bus or shared shuttle from San Jos or fly to nearby Limn.
Best estern Tamarindo Vista Villa is Costa Ricas well known Surf Spot. Overlooking the Tamarindo surf break, each room has a great sea view at Witches Rock affordable price.
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