Costa Rican SunCosta Rica Surfing Beaches

The Pacific coast of Costa Rica is fast becoming one of the preferred vacation spots for surfing in Central America. Areas such as Nicoya peninsula and Dominical are the best destinations for surfing because there are many gorgeous beaches and the water conditions are excellent for this outdoor activity.
Trips to Nicoya are very popular because beaches from there offer great facilities for all, from novices who try this sport for the first time up to veteran surfers. For this reason Nicoya has a fantastic reputation in the entire surfing community!
A few years ago places such as Santa Teresa were small fishing villages, but with the boom of tourist industry things have changed and today this locations are perfect vacation spots in Costa Rica.
Dominical is probably the most famous surfing place in this country. It is less isolated than the Nicoya region, offering easy access to the surrounding national parks, being also settled close to the country's capital, San Jose. The area is renowned for the "surfing camps" where use of facilities, accommodation, and meals are included in vacation packages. Trips to Dominical are recommended for mostly for beginners, but even experienced surfers can spend there magnificent holidays!
There are also other great beaches in Costa Rica where can be practiced successfuly this sport like:

Costa Rica AccommodationTamarindo

Some peoples say that the surfing capital in Costa Rica is Tamarindo, located in the northwestern Pacific region. Tamarindo, maybe the most famous of the vacation spots in this country, is a lively town visited by many young holiday makers. In the city can be found numerous schools for beginner surfers.

Costa Rica AccommodationPlaya Grande

Playa Grande is located just north to Tamarindo and there is a strong surf, being recommended to experienced surfers. Plenty of secluded beaches are present in this area, so tourists can get away from the crowded hotels and resorts and spend a more intimate beach vacation.

Costa Rica AccommodationPlaya Naranjo

Playa Naranjo, also known as "Witche's Rock", features huge waves; to the south is settled Playa Negra that provides volcanic black-sand and great conditions for this sport.

Costa Rica AccommodationMalpais

Settled on the southern part of Nicoya peninsula, Malpais offers fantastic amenities without the crowded environment from Tamarindo, being great both for beginners and expert surfers.

Costa Rica AccommodationPlaya Santa Teresa

Playa Santa Teresa has became very popular nowaday and provides budget and resort accommodation.

Costa Rica AccommodationPlaya Jaco

Settled in the central Pacific region, Jaco is just great for surfing, being considered also the most lively town on the entire coastline!

Costa Rica AccommodationPlaya Hermosa

Trips to Playa Hermosa, located southto Jaco, are also popular because this vacation spot has miles of sandy beaches, still it is recommended just for experienced surfers.

Costa Rica AccommodationPlaya Pavones & Zancudo

The southern Pacific region of Costa Rica has also many great beaches, particularly in Golfo Dulce and Osa peninsula. From this, the best are considered Zancudo and Pavones.

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