Turtle Season along the Nicoya Peninsula

Sea turtles are an endangered species worldwide.  They are the largest turtles alive and can weigh up to 1,200 pounds and reach lengths of 6 to 8 feet long. The species are assumed to be more than 100 million years old, nearly equivalent to the dinosaurs. Help Protect Natures Rare Creation Precautions are taken in …

Endless Summer

Dreaming of sea spray, perfect rollers and whitecaps? If you’re itching to Hang Ten, then maybe it’s time to reserve a spot on the sand at our location in Playa Negra, Costa Rica. Near Tamarindo and known for lush tropical jungles, white sand beaches, abundant wildlife and turquoise water, our local area also has quality …

Absorbing a little Vitamin D on Your Costa Rica Surf Trip

During the summer months, everyone in Costa Rica is busy trying to keep cool. Hanging out on the beaches, and swimming in the pools. Many families enjoy spending this time together, sharing laughs, smiles and good times. Nothing can really spoil a great Costa Rica vacation…except sunburns and overexposure to the heat. While it is true …

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 …

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 …

Surf trips to Witches Rock, Ollies and Labyrinth

Witches Rock, Ollies Point, Labyrinth and a couple other less known spots are a few hours north of the Papagayo Peninsula, on the coast located in Santa Rosa National Park. During your stay with us at Real Surf Trips in Playa Negra, why not consider adding on a boat trip to some of the best …