World Environment Day and World Ocean’s Day

Costa Rica has some of the most remarkable beaches in the world, which always provide world-class surfing conditions. It has to be one of the best destinations to surf up and down the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean to the east. Between the two, there are 800 miles of beautiful ocean coastline, …

Nutrition for surfing

Surfing is one of the most popular and common activities in Costa Rica with year round swells and tropical warm weather and water. The average 150 pound person will burn approximately 400 calories per hour while surfing. Since surfing is considered a vigorous exercise, which requires a lot of energy, surfers must maintain their energy level …

Disconnect on your Costa Rica Surf Trip

Is life starting to be too routine? Are you feeling bogged down by work and stress? Then take a break. Leave all of the technology behind and enjoy a fun and relaxing surf trip to the northwest coast of Costa Rica. Submerse yourself in the amazing natural beauty of the Guanacaste region where Real Surf …

Equipment for your Costa Rica surf trip

Costa Rica has so many good places for surfing along both shores, the Atlantic/Caribbean and the Pacific.  Our location in the Pacific Northwest has some of the best spots in the world, with ideal year-round conditions for the waves and weather. In terms of equipment, all that you will really need is your board with …

Fiestas in Costa Rica!

The fiestas in Costa Rica are events not to be missed.  In nearby Villa Real, Huacas Santa Cruz, Nosara and Nicoya, they offer fiestas throughout the year.  Fiestas are like county fairs and everyone has a fun time. If you are coming to Costa Rica for a surf trip and want to experience a little …

Surfers Celebrating International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th.  While still about 2 weeks away from the first day of Spring, this is a day that is often celebrated with surfing festivals exclusively for girls.  For a long time, surfing was considered a man’s sport.  As with most sports, women were largely excluded from participating. However, …