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Petty Crime in Costa Rica – Pt 3

My Worst Break-In Experience I apologize for the morbid series I’ve been […]
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How I Recovered From a Surfing Injury

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Costa Ballena Lifeguards Need Your Support

Since the middle of 2023, the Costa Ballena Lifeguard program has been […]
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CR Surf Travel Wishes Quepolandia a Happy 25th!

Happy 25th, Quepolandia! Your magazine has been a part of my entire […]
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Is It Safe to Rent a Car in Costa Rica?

Generally, yes. But know what to do just in case. To continue […]
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Bali vs. Costa Rica – Comparing Surf Destinations

To preface, this article is just my opinion using my experiences from […]
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Petty Crime In Costa Rica: A Cautionary Tale

Sadly, this is a three part series since I’ve been robbed more […]
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What to Watch Out For When Surfing in Costa Rica

When you watch surfers glide across the open face of a wave […]
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HOW SURFERS ADD TO THE COSTA RICA ECONOMY
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How Surfers Support the Tourism Economy in Costa Rica

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Surfboard Baggage Fees & Policies by Airline – 2025

Surfboard Baggage fees and policies can change, sometimes significantly. If you are […]
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Discount & Promo Codes For Costa Rica Hotels, Car Rental, Tours & More!

We have been partnering with local businesses in Costa Rica since 1998. […]
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When to Rent a Vehicle versus Taking Private Transportation in Costa Rica

I have been asked this question over 100 times – Should I […]
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Who We Supported in 2023

Each year CR Surf Travel Company gives back to local community and […]
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The 5 Best Camper Van Options in Costa Rica

There’s a big upside to renting a campervan in Costa Rica Over […]
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5 Reasons Why Costa Rica is one of the Best Surf Destinations in the World!

Welcome to the tropical paradise of Costa Rica, where stunning beaches and […]
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Costa Rica Non-Profit Groups We Supported in 2022

Costa Rica Non-Profit Groups We Supported in 2022 I review which groups […]
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Car Rentals in Costa Rica – Insurance Decisions

What does this have to do with surfing in Costa Rica? A […]
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How much cash do I bring to Costa Rica?

Costa Rica Money Exchange Do’s & Don’ts In my 50+ trips to […]
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How to Find Waves Around Quepos and Manuel Antonio

So you are a surfer who is visiting Manuel Antonio with your […]
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What Makes the Perfect Surf Instructor

You see them on the beach, sitting between rows of surfboards on […]
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5 Ways To Adopt a Sustainable Surfing Lifestyle

Written by: Lisa Silva Note – This article contains links to outside […]
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11 Tips for Renting a Car in Costa Rica

These tips are what to do before you rent a car, truck, […]
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Latest Travel Update on Covid-19 in Costa Rica

UPDATED February 10, 2022 ALL U.S. STATES AND ALL COUNTRIES ARE ALLOWED […]
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Where to Surf Around Manuel Antonio and Quepos

This article has been written for Quepolandia, a local magazine showcasing the […]
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Book Review – Native Moments by Nic Schuck

There’s a formula for this type of book. A coming of age […]
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The Best Waves in Costa Rica for Advanced Surfers

When you’ve been surfing in Costa Rica for more than 25 years, […]
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Find the Best Surfing Spots in Costa Rica in No Time

Costa Rica is one of the most impressive countries on Earth. It […]
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Why Surfers Would Make Great Astronauts

Astronaut Christina Koch just returned from 11 months in the International Space […]
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Working to Be One Percent Better

In 2002, Yvon Chouinard founded 1% for the Planet and Patagonia became the first […]
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How One Wave in Costa Rica Changed My Life

With 30 plus years of surfing under my belt, I’ve had my […]
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Why Costa Rica is a Great Place for a Family Vacation

Costa Rica is famous for its beautiful beaches, its abundance of wildlife, […]
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Environmental Advice for Every Surf Lesson

With Earth Day around the corner it is important to teach new […]
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4 Ways to Budget in Costa Rica

Ever thought “Well, if I save up, then maybe someday I can […]
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These Groups are Helping Families in Costa Rica Get Food

Featured image: food collecting by United Esterillos Times are tough in Costa […]
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How Are Waves Formed? The Anatomy of a Perfect Wave

Waves are a fantastic natural phenomenon. Many people don’t stop and wonder […]
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Hammerhead Sharks Swimming between Cocos Island and Las Gemelas Seamount

Scientists Document First Evidence of Hammerhead Shark Swimming Persistently Between Cocos Island […]
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The Green Team – Interview with the Founder Andres Araya

*Español abajo Where did you grow and how does it affect how […]
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Take a Surf Trip to Esterillos Oeste

Visit the Esterillos Oeste Beach Mermaid If you are a surfer living […]
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7 Surf Books All Surfers Must Read

On days when the conditions aren’t ideal, surf books are a great […]
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Popular Initiative would return wildlife status to sharks in Costa Rica

(San José, Costa Rica – January 29, 2020). Last Monday January 27, a […]
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The 10th Annual Ruta de Paz Marathon returns to Playa Potrero

The 10th annual 5K, 10K and kids beach race will begin at […]
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Happy healthy surfer in Costa Rica
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Why Are Surfers So Chill? How Surfing Impacts Mental Health

by: Nemanja Marinkoff Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, or stress, […]
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Bill Presented to Protect Sharks in Costa Rica

Bill that would return wildlife status to sharks in Costa Rica was […]
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Car Rental for Envision Festival 2020

The time to rent your vehicle for the 10th Annual Envision Festival […]
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International Surf Film Festival Returns to Tamarindo in 2020

We are pleased to announce that the Second Tamarindo International Surf Film […]
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My Costa Rica Surf Heroes – Jair Perez

I met Jair when he was just a grom surfing in the […]
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My Costa Rica surf heroes – Andrea Diaz

** This is the first article in a series showcasing the most […]
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The Music Lineup for Costa Rica’s Eco-Forward Envision Festival 2020 has Arrived!

The 10th Anniversary will be stacked with 50+ Music Acts, including heavyweights […]
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What to Pack for a Costa Rica Surf Trip

If this is your first trip or your 50th it is always […]
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The Best Sunscreens for the Beach – Reef Safe and Made in Costa Rica

As a surfer, I use sunscreen daily to protect my skin. There […]
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Connecting to the Rainforest with a Hike to La Ceiba Waterfalls

*See our album below! I was invited to join Community Carbon Trees […]
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Costa Rica Camper Van Rental – Roam to be Wild

Discounted rates for September! Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful […]
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Envision Festival Unveils First Four Artists Headlining its 10th Anniversary

The lineup teaser includes Rüfüs Du Sol, Tipper, Nahko and Medicine for […]
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Blue Surf Sanctuary

When you are crossing the Gulf on Nicoya on the ferry watching […]
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Avoiding other surfers
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Watch Out For Other Surfers!

I’ve seen it happen too many times. Beginner surfers out in the […]
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Five Things Every Surf Camp Should Have for Beginners

I just got back from a short trip to Pavones as a […]
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Hazards to Watch out for when Surfing in Costa Rica

It’s called the Domi-shuffle for a reason. You shuffle your feet when […]
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Why I Support the Lifeguards in Dominical, Costa Rica

“So Greg, how did you quit smoking cigarettes?” –  “Surfing in Dominical,” […]
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Envision Festival to Become a Full 7-Day Experience for its 10th Anniversary

The World’s Most Eco-Friendly Festival is Back and Better Than Ever! UVITA, […]
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Playa Hermosa gets 73 million colones for Lifeguards

español abajo por Carlos Enrique Brenes – photo: FedeSurfCR The Municipality of […]
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A Rainforest Adventure in Uvita with Jungle ATV

If you want to see the amazing geography of the Costa Ballena, […]
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Surfboard Bag Fees by Airline – updated for 2023

If you are thinking about bringing your favorite quiver on your next […]
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Endangered Hawksbill sea turtle is freed after 4 months of rehabilitation

Two hooks were found inside her throat   (San José Costa Rica […]
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Plastic Free at the Envision Festival

by: Amber Hagberg (Live your Yoga Retreats) As many of us down […]
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How the Envision Festival Changed my Life and Community

This year when I went to Envision, it was different from any […]
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How to Stay Safe on the Costa Ballena

Over the last 20 years I’ve heard the same stories multiple times. […]
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My Favorite Waves – The Quepos Rivermouth

The Quepos Rivermouth: Surf some of the Best Waves in Costa Rica […]
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G-Love Comes Back to Nosara

His recent concert in November 2018 raised over $2600 for the Nosara […]
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Surf with ROCHELLE BALLARD and YOGA TRADE

An intimate week of surf coaching, yoga, and sustainable living in Pavones, […]
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International Surf Film Festival comes to Tamarindo

Tamarindo’s 1st International Surf Film Festival to be held on the evenings […]
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Surf Lessons and Tours around Dominical and Uvita

Only two weeks to go until this year’s Envision Festival, held February […]
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The Best Hotel Close to San Jose Airport – Adventure Inn

I don’t make that claim lightly. I’ve stayed in at least a […]
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Surf Lessons and Surf Tours around Dominical and Uvita

There is a lot of excitement building for this year’s Envision Festival, […]
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Envision Festival Wave Brigade Ambassador Anthony Fillingim from Santa Teresa
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The Wave Brigade – Saving our Seas by Supporting Local Surf Athletes

An interview with visionary Reuben Walker – CEO of Envision Festival I […]
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A Festival for Everyone – Envision

By Amber Hagberg Back in 2012 I moved to Costa Rica. Every […]
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Costa Rica Surf Camps that are Making a Difference

What exactly is ‘sustainable surf tourism’? To Dr. Jess Ponting, Director of […]
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What to Check for When Renting a Surfboard

By Greg Gordon – CR Surf Travel Company – www.CRsurf.com– @crsurf This […]
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Seven Wonders of Sarapiqui Costa Rica

It started with an invitation from my friend Allison who lives in […]
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How to Pick the Best Hiking Equipment for Your Next Excursion

by guest travel blogger: Jane Trapper Surfing is incredible on both the […]
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Community Carbon Trees Founder is Going to Kenya

Here is an update for the founder of Community Carbon Trees – […]
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Envision Festival Debuts a Scintillating 2019 Music Lineup

Talent on the bill includes top Latin American acts and second sets […]
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G-Love is Coming to Nosara to Give Benefit Concert

G-love, celebrated alternative, hip hop, and blues singer from Philadephia, is coming […]
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12 Best Dominical Adventure Tours

Ziplining, Kayaking, Nauyaca Waterfall & Much More Surfing may be the main […]
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Sustainable Tourism Guidelines for Surf Tour Operators

Every year more than two million tourists visit Costa Rica and over […]
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10 Awesome Adventure Tours to do around Tamarindo

We know that as much fun as surfing can be, you may […]
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Costa Rica beach cleanup groups to join

If you are planning a Costa Rica vacation and want to do […]
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10 Ways Not to Get Your Stuff Stolen on a Surf Trip

It happens to a lot of tourists. You stop to get a […]
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10 Costa Rica Travel Health Tips for Surf Trips

“In Costa Rica, can you drink the water ?” 10 Ways to […]
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11 Beginner Surf Spots in Costa Rica

After making about 50 trips to Costa Rica over the last 22 […]
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Envision Festival 2019
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Envision Festival 2019 Music Lineup Announced

It’s time to start getting exciting about the 2019 Envision Festival, taking […]
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Car Rentals for Envision Festival

Envision Festival 2019 is set to take place in Playa Hermosa (Uvita) […]
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The Ocean in My Heart

I was taking a Karuna Yoga class at Chashew Hill Lodge in […]
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Review of Casa Margarita in Tamarindo

When I am in Tamarindo I like staying close to the center […]
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Envision Festival 2018 Review

[article and photography by freelance writer Simone Pownall] Envision Festival on Costa […]
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Support the Dominical Lifeguards

The swell grew later in the day. This is how it looked […]
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Ten Ways to Help Our Oceans

Today’s Date: 6/23/2018 The ocean covers 70% of the planet. We’ve only explored […]
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Buena Vista Villas & Casa Buena Vista

Buena Vista Villas and Casa Buena Vista highlights: WIFI high speed internet...a secluded mountain top location with ocean, mountain and jungle vistas...
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Top Surf Spots & Beautiful Beaches

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ISLS Spanish, Service & Turtle Rescue Itinerary 2017

Learning Spanish through true cultural immersion is the goal of our Teen […]
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A Conversation with Envision Festival Founder Stephen Brooks

The Envision Festival in Costa Rica provides a platform for different cultures […]
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Surf Tripping with Vista Guapa Surf Camp

Living in Costa Rica full time does have its perks. Dawn patrolling […]
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Interview with Travis Bays, owner of Bodhi Surf School

Location: Uvita, Costa Ballena, Costa Rica How did you get started with […]
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Costa Rica Surf Bikinis

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8 Awesome Costa Rica Surf Camps for Women by Women

When you are planning a surf trip to improve your surfing there […]
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Costa Rica Surf Travel Company earns status as Benefit Corporation

When CR Surf Travel Company was created in 1999 their slogan was […]
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Can Your Next Surfboard Help Save the Waves?

Can your next surfboard help save your waves?  The answer was made […]
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With Their Own Two Hands – Grain Surfboards

“I can change the world with my own two hands” sings Ben […]
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CR Surf Travel Company sponsors the Surf for Youth Program in Tamarindo

Andrea Diaz, the founder of Waves Costa Rica Surf Camp, has a […]
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The Rich Coast – Costa Rica – 3 Points of View

I finally am living out my dream. Twenty years of hard work […]
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Costa Rica Surfing Overview – Written for the Tico Times Travel Guide

Over 100,000 surfers come from around the world each year to enjoy […]
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Paradise Afloat – Six Days off the coast of Costa Rica

It’s hard to write sitting at the back of a 60 foot […]
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Rad chill spot for some after sirf lunch! 
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Whiches rock is a well known barrel in CR! . .. .. Whiches rock is a well known barrel in CR! .
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There are many breaks around CR that are all amazi There are many breaks around CR that are all amazing. reach out with questions and definitely do your reseach on whoch one you want to surf! 
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sunsets never get boring! . .. … .. . #CRsurf # sunsets never get boring! 
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If you like smaller waves and very active towns, d If you like smaller waves and very active towns, definitely stop by Playa Jaco! 
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If you get lucky you can witness Sea Turtles layin If you get lucky you can witness Sea Turtles laying eggs or hatching along the beaches. 
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There is are so many species of wildlife and delic There is are so many species of wildlife and delicate animals in CR!
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A frames in Costa Rica . . .. . . #CRsurf #PuraVi A frames in Costa Rica 
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The trees, flowers, and even sometimes weeds are b The trees, flowers, and even sometimes weeds are beautiful here in CR. You wont ever get tired of smelling them and looking at all the different kinds! 

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If you enjoy watching birds, your coming to the ri If you enjoy watching birds, your coming to the right place! we have so many different amazing birds here. You will not regret coming to CR for aome bird watching activities. 

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We get waves here all year round, so definitely be We get waves here all year round, so definitely be prepared to get some waves somewhere if your traveling to CR! 

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Playa Dominicalito is a great all round spot. Grea Playa Dominicalito is a great all round spot. Great for beginner surfers at hight tide, and when the tide goes out you can walk down to the end and explore some rocks!  A great place to soend a day in CR! 

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Another sunset in CR. the view never gets old, esp Another sunset in CR. the view never gets old, especially with birds flying through the beautifully lit sky. 

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If your a hiker and not a surfer, no worries, ther If your a hiker and not a surfer, no worries, there is plenty of amazing hiking trails all around CR.  Even some back roads are great hiking spots! 

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Be sure to check the wave report, we get fun waves Be sure to check the wave report, we get fun waves here in CR! 

#NomadicLiving #CostaRicaTravel #WanderMore #JungleLife #WaveChaser #ExploreCostaRica #HiddenParadise #SurferLife #RemoteWork #TravelAddict #JungleExplorer #BeachVibes #FreelanceAnywhere #BucketListTravel #SurfVibes #DitchTheDesk #BackpackersParadise #SustainableLiving #JungleEscape #CRsurf
Keep an eye out for wildlife in CR, its everywhere Keep an eye out for wildlife in CR, its everywhere. 
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Definitely make time to watch sunset on the beach Definitely make time to watch sunset on the beach when you are in CR. its worth it. 

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Watching the Pelicans soar over the crest of the w Watching the Pelicans soar over the crest of the waves is always cool!

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