Spending Mother’s Day in Costa Rica

Mother’s Day may have passed in the United States a few months ago, but it’s just about to get started in Costa Rica.  And Mother’s Day in Costa Rica is a very important day…so important that it’s a national holiday!  This is partially because of the country’s large population of practicing Catholics, where the mother …

Guanacaste Day Celebrations in Costa Rica

Every year on July 25th, Costa Rica celebrates the joining together and annexation of the Guanacaste province in 1824. Perhaps the largest and one of the most important national celebrations, this event lasts for the whole week leading up to July 25th and often continues for days after. When Guanacaste was annexed from Nicaragua, Costa …

A must do for your Costa Rica surf trip: the Farmers Market

Many people enjoy heading to their local weekend farmer’s market and picking up some fresh fruits and vegetables, but visiting a farmer’s market in Costa Rica can be a whole different experience for many travelers. You’ll find many farmers markets throughout Guanacaste with vendors and merchants eager to sell and teach about their fares. From …

A look inside the worldwide surf community

The surfing community has always been fairly close, whether among casual circles or in the competitive leagues. There are not a lot of television contracts or teams of lawyers, agents, or public relations crews, and, in comparison to other sports, there is generally not much press or media coverage surrounding many surfing events, and none …

Why surfing is a great youth sport

Surfing is a great activity for any age. If you’re a surfer, chances are your kids will want to give it a try, too. It’s never too early to teach them the benefits of what surfing can do for one’s body, mind and spirit. Surfers enjoy the physical benefits of paddling and surfing, being in …

Surfing Serenity: Finding Zen in the Waves

How do surfing and spirituality relate? Many surfers, from those just starting out to the intermediate and committed, have asked this very question, time and time again, exploring the realm of using surfing as a means of tranquility, spiritual truths, and even, to some, salvation. Though not all surfers may go so far as to …