Costa Rica is, by all accounts, one of the most beautiful countries in the world. For those that don’t know, Costa Rica is a country in Central America that is bordered by Nicaragua on the North and Panama to the South. With the Pacific Ocean on the western side of the country and the Caribbean Sea on the east, it is no surprise that some of the most beautiful beaches in the world can be found in the country. The country also has a healthy tourism industry due to thriving transportation services and a hospitality industry that has grown by leaps and bounds. These factors combined with the relative safety, high level of human comfort, and pristine environmental conditions means that Costa Rica has become a destination for many people.
Tourism is actually one of the largest factors in Costa Rica’s economic growth. Eleven percent of those tourists who visit Costa Rica take time out of their vacation to surf on the gorgeous beaches. Many of them visit Costa Rica solely to experience the wonderful surfing. Indeed, Costa Rica has been called a surfer’s paradise and has been a top surfing country for years now.
Costa Rica’s beaches are kept very clean—there is a reason the country is called one of the “greenest” in the world. They are also rarely crowded because of the relatively large number of beaches available in such a small area. In short, Costa Rica is littered with beaches, but its beaches are not littered. Costa Rica is a great surf spot for everyone from beginner surfers to highly advanced surfers looking to tackle some of the most challenging waves in the world.
Costa Rica has a near-equatorial climate that keeps the water warm all year round. Between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean on both coasts, Costa Rica is home to over fifty surfing hotspots. Some of the beach breaks are somewhat difficult to get to due to the deteriorating condition of roads and the lengthy drives or hikes, but once there they are usually well worth it. The surfers who frequent these more remote beaches and the more easily accessible ones tend to become addicted to the thrill, beauty, and serenity of the ride.
Unlike more well known surfing hotspots like Hawaii, California, and Australia—Costa Rica is relatively low cost and low-population. Playa Hermosa, Playa Grande, Witches Rock, Salsa Brava, Pavones, Dominical, and Playa Negra are just a couple of the most popular beaches in Costa Rica for surfing. All of the normal arrangements as far as bringing soft racks for rental cars and not carrying too many surf boards with you apply to Costa Rica too. As long as you do a little research, invest a little time and money, and insist on having fun—you will find that Costa Rica is a surfer’s paradise.
Beautiful Costa Rica