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Surfing Costa Rica

By Connie Marianacci

One of the most recognized places in the world for surfing is Costa Rica. Why?
* warm water
* affordable prices
* over 700 miles of coastline
* international tournaments are hosted here
* many other adventurous activities available.
* great waves all year round

Jaco Beach in particular is one of the best choices. It is the closest beach from San Jose attracting both tourists and locals on the weekends and holidays. It takes about 2 ½ hours to get to Jaco Beach by bus or car so it is ideal to combine a stay in the city and at the beach.

Jaco is the surfing beach party capital of Costa Rica with over twenty bars and many surf shops. Surf during the morning, shop and hang out in the afternoon and go out at night! Never a dull moment to spare.

Here is what Waive Junters has to say about Jaco:
"Beach break slammers. Prevailing wind is SW after 10 am. Blocked from NW swell. S and SW only. 7km of beach with lots of peaks. Plenty of waves. Strong current, difficult to get out when over 5ft."

If you are going international.... find all the benefits at one location, Costa Rica! PURA VIDA!

Great Resource: http://www.surfing-waves.com/

# Posted by connie on Feb 10
 

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