The Legend of La Segua – Costa Rica’s Irresistible and Beautiful She-Devil

There is a Craft beer in Costa Rica called La Segua which has a fun and fascinating story behind its name… The male species is bewitched – men are helpless to resist her beautiful face and seductive voice. It is said that in Costa Rica and Cartago to be precise, men that are unfaithful to …

Semana Santa in Costa Rica (Easter week)

Semana Santa in Costa Rica (what we call Easter week) is a big event here. A strongly Catholic country, the Ticos (Costa Ricans) celebrate the holiday with traditions and festivities that last not just during Easter day, but for the entire week leading up to Easter Sunday. In Costa Rica, many of the festivities occur …

The currency in Costa Rica

When it comes to understanding different countries and their cultures, one of the ways to get an idea of a culture and its history is through exploring their currency. In the case of Costa Rica, looking into the history of their currency, known as colones, can give you insight into important historical and current cultural …

How to Prepare for Your Costa Rica Surf Camp

It’s exhilarating to think of all the experiences you’ll have on your Costa Rica surf camp with Real Surf Trips! However, traveling to another country also means that you need to prepare yourself in numerous ways for getting into and out of the country. As such, if you are planning to take a vacation to …

The benefits of World Tourism Day in Costa Rica

World Tourism Day is September 27th.  This is a day for humanity to celebrate the various advantages of tourism in terms of economic development and the spirit of global cooperation. For Costa Rica, with its natural beauty and friendly people, World Tourism Day can bring the country to a new state of prosperity. Tourism in …

Exclusive beachfront surf trip in Costa Rica

Whether you’re an amateur surfer, moderate or expert, we have the Costa Rica surf trip for you here in Playa Negra.  What really matters is the joy and fun times you will experience as you surf in our incredible local environment, while staying in our relaxed, comfortable and luxurious oceanfront home in Costa Rica. Our …