Costa Rica Surfing

Surfing in Manuel Antonio: A Real-Talk Review of the 2025 Shared Experience

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Surfing in Manuel Antonio: A Real-Talk Review of the 2025 Shared Experience You know, there’s just something about Costa Rica that gets into your bones, and in Manuel Antonio, that feeling is pretty much everywhere. Honestly, standing on the edge of Playa Espadilla, with the Pacific stretching out forever, the thought of surfing feels less like an option and more like a must-do. But let’s be real, for a total beginner, the idea of getting on a surfboard is kind of equal parts thrilling and terrifying. So, that’s why I went for the ‘shared surfing experience,’ basically a group lesson …

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2025 Surf Lessons in Papagayo: An Insider’s Review

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2025 Surf Lessons in Papagayo: An Insider’s Review So, you’re thinking about learning to surf in Costa Rica, and you, like, keep hearing about the Papagayo Peninsula. Well, you’ve honestly landed in the right spot for some real talk. As a matter of fact, there’s a reason this little corner of Guanacaste gets so much attention from people who want to try riding waves for the first time. The idea of gliding across the water is, you know, pretty much on everyone’s bucket list in some way. But the reality of it, like where to go and who to trust, …

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Catching Waves: A Full Review of the 2025 Surfing Class and Beach Hop from Playa del Coco

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Catching Waves: A Full Review of the 2025 Surfing Class and Beach Hop from Playa del Coco You have this picture in your mind of Costa Rica, right? It’s probably got some seriously amazing beaches, maybe a little bit of that ‘Pura Vida’ spirit, and, of course, some surfing. Well, that picture is pretty much what this day is all about. We recently had the chance to check out the ‘Surfing Class and Beach Hop From Playa del Coco Areas’ and, honestly, it was kind of a perfect snapshot of the whole Guanacaste experience. It’s one thing to see the …

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