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 …
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Harnessing the adrenaline of the almighty wave is one lesson you will hold dearly to while attending a surf trip in Costa Rica. These lessons will prove valuable in the water as you ride wave after wave and fall into the surf a time or two. Each of these scenarios could prove useful in the …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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