Give back to the community on your Costa Rica vacation

A vacation in Costa Rica is often filled with adventure and fun.  You can enjoy the grandest escapades, lovely tropical beaches, scintillating culture, the wonders of nature, all which make up the necessary components of an ideal vacation. Our luxury vacation rental at Playa Negra creates an incredible starting point for all kinds of vacations …

Top 3 Reasons to Visit Costa Rica in 2015

Costa Rica is one of the most biologically dense countries in the world. As a popular vacation destination, it provides an interactive sensory experience that cannot be found anywhere else. From the sandy beaches alongside the Caribbean and Pacific coasts to the majestic volcanoes, Costa Rica boasts one of the most fascinating ecological stories in …

The Origin of Surfing

Surfing is a such fascinating sport, it has its own culture and vocabulary, and early roots in Polynesian culture. It was first mentioned by Joseph Banks in the 1700’s, during Captains Cooks third voyage to the Pacific. Riding the waves started with body surfing; using a piece of wood was something that evolved over time. …

Overnight Surf Trips in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is known as the happiest country in the world and rightfully so. There are so many enjoyable and fun activities to do while you are here on your family vacation.  One of the most popular activities to try out in Costa Rica is surfing. Here in Guanacaste where Real Surf Trips is located, …

It’s always summer in Costa Rica

Depending on where you are in the upcoming months of December through May you’re most likely dreading the months that are coming. No one wants to deal with the winter winds tearing through your skin, or shoveling snow day after day. Sometimes, you need to take a break, and there is no way to better …

National Parks Day in Costa Rica

August 24th is National Parks Day in Costa Rica.  Costa Rica has 126 protected areas and of these 28 are National Parks and three are declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. These protected areas make up 25% of the county’s land. During the National Parks Day celebrations, there are often special tree planting ceremonies and …