Mother’s Day

Costa Rica’s national religion іs Catholicism аnd August 15th іs marked аs іmроrtаnt national holiday: Dia de la Madre оr Mother’s Day, based оn thе Catholic holy day celebrating thе Assumption оf Mary. Matriarchs run thе household іn traditional families, but оn thіs day mаnу аrе treated tо а special meal аnd gifts frоm thеіr …

Sport Fishing Trips in Costa Rica

Thanks to its positioning near the equator and its year round near-perfect climate, we find one of the richest waters for sport fishing trips in Costa Rica, home to a variety of fish along both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. These excellent conditions have made our local area a destination for both professional fishing tournaments …

The Ultimate Costa Rica Surf Trip Experience

Real Surf Trips is here to provide you with the ultimate Costa Rica surf trip experience.  Located on the gold coast of Costa Rica and in the driest area of all of Costa Rica, with very little rain and warm temperatures all year-round, it provides us with excellent weather conditions for surfing and is home …

Learn about Indigenous Costa Rica culture: Guaitil Pottery

While we know you’ve come to Costa Rica and Real Surf Trips to explore our local surf spots, we also invite you to learn about our local culture during your stay with us.  Guaitil is a small town that still practices some of the traditions of the indigenous cultures of Costa Rica. The entire town …

The Rich Coast of Guanacaste Costa Rica

Costa Rica is translated as Rich Coast and it’s no wonder given the rich, natural beauty found throughout our country, especially along our Nicoya Peninsula coastline.  The Nicoya Peninsula where we’re located is primarily known as the Guanacaste province with just a small portion of the land at its southern tip being in the province …

Costa Rica Surf Trip: 17 Surf Breaks in 7 Kilometers

Right on the north shore of the Pacific Ocean on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula  is one of the best areas for surfing in the region of Central America, with some of the most beautiful rides you can find. These days, Costa Rica is a big surfing destination for all levels of surf…beginners and even professionals …