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It can be heavy during certain times of the year, It can be heavy during certain times of the year, you might want to bring a back up board……… or some duct tape! 
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Even if you dont surf, the beaches are so pretty, Even if you dont surf, the beaches are so pretty, you wont be disappointed if you go and check it out! 
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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! 

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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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