Surf and yoga? It’s hardly surprising that the ancient practice of yoga would be useful to improve both the body and mind of the surfer and his surfing experience. In general, the evidence of this fact can be seen in oceans around the world, as well as in  “Yoga For Surfers” by Peggy Hall featuring […]

Our Costa Rica Surfing Report: The Scotiabank Circuito Nacional de Surf presented by kölbi kicked off its 20th year, has come a long way from the 2000-2001 season where surfers Federico Pilurzu (Tamarindo) and Lisbeth Vindas (Jaco) were champions. That contest was presented by the newly formed Costa Rica Federación de Surf.   Oscar Urbina, […]

You really don’t need reasons to visit Costa Rica. But as everybody is different we wrote 5 reasons to come to our tropical paradise. GREAT LANDSCAPE:   5% of Costa Rica’s territory is made up of natural parks, wildlife refuges and biological reserves. Costa Rica also has lots of ecosystems due to its tropical location, varying topography and climbing altitudes. Dry forest in Guanacaste, rain forests in Monteverde, coral reefs in Isla del Coco and even volcanoes in Arenal. ATTRACTIVE WILDLIFE: Costa Rica has some of the greatest wild animals you will ever see. It is one of the 20 countries with the highest biodiversity in the world.  it has more than 500,000 species.   If you visit Costa Rica you will find that it is the home of nearly 4% of the total worldwide species. FRIENDLY PEOPLE: Costa Ricans or ticos are kind, generous, easygoing, friendly and like visitors to feel as if they are at home. You will experience this friendly attitude as soon as you arrive at the airport, when you go to have lunch or dinner and at any shop. Costa Ricans don’t like conflicts. As a matter of fact, it is one of the few countries that doesn’t have an army. SIMPLE LIFE: Pura Vida means a positive attitude towards life. You will hear these words everywhere. It has lots of applications: hello, goodbye, thank you, you are welcome and many more. No matter how big your problems are, let them go and appreciate the good side of life. BEST BEACHES:  Costa Rica is famous for its beaches. Imagine visiting the entire Central Pacific while enjoying a variety of pristine beaches and untouched rainforest. Costa Rica is THE place to learn surfing. You can choose among a great variety of waves. Enjoy its pristine white sands and turquoise waters.