Making the most of your surf camp experience in Costa Rica
November 28, 2024There are many reasons why Costa Rica is one of the world's top surf destinations; the all-year-round surfing, the tropical weather and the Pura Vida philosophy. Here's what you need to know to make your surf camp experience in Costa Rica amazing.
Costa Rica is a surfers paradise located in Central America. Here you will find white beaches, great surf spots and you might get to see the rich diversity in wildlife and underwater life. You will have as much of a blast in the turquoise water as during the day trips with adventure-filled activities.
Here's why Costa Rica is the perfect surf camp destination
So, why should you choose Costa Rica as your next surfing destination? Well, Costa Rica got something for every level surfer with its wide variations of surf locations on its massive coastlines. Here are four reasons why we think Costa Rica is a surfer's paradise:
Beautiful weather and warm waters
Costa Rica provides a hot climate all year round due to the fact that it's located close to the Equator. The sea has a yearly average temperature of 28,5 degrees Celsius, so it's safe to say that you don't need to bring a wetsuit!
Costa Rica = Pura Vida
In Costa Rica, you will get familiar with the philosophy of “Pura Vida”, which is Spanish for “pure life”. It expresses happiness, relaxation and a celebration of life. Some argue that this optimistic philosophy is the key reason why Costa Rica ranks as the 16th happiest country in the world.
A wave for everyone
Costa Rica is tucked between two coastlines: the Pacific coast to the southwest and the Caribbean coast to the northeast. The Pacific side provides over 1000 kilometres of coastline and the Caribbean side 200 kilometres of coastline, you can bet that there are many wonderful surf spots covered! Either if you travel to Costa Rica to learn how to surf or if you are an experienced surfer who wants to improve – you won't be disappointed.
There are hundreds of beaches and surf spots to choose between. Including great beginner spots as well as breaks in world-class for the advanced surfers.
The Pacific coastline is the home of most of the surf camps and surf locations. There the rainy season runs from May to November. The dry season lasts from December to April, which makes these months the best time window to visit Costa Rica at its prime time. Although, each season has its own charm.
Visit Costa Rica’s best surf spots in Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa is a small town on Costa Rica's west coast. This coastal village has become a paradise for surfers with its world-class surf spots. This is also where our Lapoint surf camp is located. Some of the best beaches in and around Santa Teresa are:
Suck Rock
La Lora
Playa Carmen
Playa Hermosa
Things to keep in mind when booking a surf camp in Costa Rica
Make sure to book your spot at the surf camp early, the spots can fill up pretty fast at popular camps.
Don’t forget your sunscreen! The sun is strong in Costa Rica.
It is more expensive to visit Costa Rica during the dry season than the rainy season.
Costa Rica doesn't have a standardized address system, so using a GPS is a bit trickier than in other countries. A navigation tip is to locate the city you are in and find specific landmarks that are close to your destination, or simply ask someone for help.
Explore Costa Rica – What to do when you're not surfing
Even if you want to, you can’t be in the waves around the clock. But don’t worry, there are many fun activities to do in Costa Rica. Most surf camps offer day trips that you can add to your experience, activities like:
Ziplining with a view over the jungle
Swimming under a waterfall
Horseback riding on the beach
Have a beach day at one of the many beaches (all Costa Rica’s beaches are free for the public!)
Snorkelling in the turquoise water
Taking a dip in one of the tide pools
Check this out for more information on which activities Lapoint offers.
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