Choosing a Surf Holiday, Part 2

Choosing a Surf Holiday, Part 2

In our earlier blog post “Planning a Surf Holiday? Read this first,” you learned that there's are a lot of choices these days. Much like in every other aspect of life, the surf world is no different. So how exactly do you choose what’s right for you and your precious time off?

Paws & Reflect: the beach doggies of Playa Hermosa

Paws & Reflect: the beach doggies of Playa Hermosa

It’s the dogs days of summer all year round at Playa Hermosa, and not just because of the weather. Social Host Natalie tells the story of our local beach dogs, the famous 3 amigos, and of course, of our own camp pup, Vida.

Day Trip Series: Curú Wildlife Refuge

Day Trip Series: Curú Wildlife Refuge

First in our day trip series, an adventure to Curú Wildlife Refuge: “Once the trek starts to draw to an end, in the distance you will see an azul piece of paradise - approach with caution, because you will be blown away by its breathtaking beauty and might not want to return.”

You asked, we answered - A Q&A breakdown

You asked, we answered - A Q&A breakdown

Over the years, we’ve been asked many questions, from how consistent our beach break is, to advice about the best activities in the area, and many more in between. While we’ve put together a comprehensive Q&A section, we wanted to highlight some top questions here.

Keeping Playa Hermosa, hermosa! Beach Cleanup 2017

Keeping Playa Hermosa, hermosa! Beach Cleanup 2017

Late last year, Hermosa locals got together as a community to take back the jungle along the surf zone, after years of cars parking further into the flora. Now a year on, we’re happy to announce positive results. Small actions make a big impact!

Vacationing in the rainy wet season, Costa Rica

Let's talk about the rainy or the wet season and what you can expect when vacationing during this quieter time of the year. The beginning of the rainy season is typically around the middle of April. That's often when the first rain in 4 or 5 months occurs. It can start off subtle and build in intensity over the next months so there is usually still plenty of sunshine.

3 Rare and Endangered Animals to See in Costa Rica

Rare animals in Costa Rica are everywhere. This is a country home to 250 endangered plant and animal species. Many of them are unique to this Latin American country. No trip would be complete without making an attempt to spot some of these wonders. You might be one of the last humans to see them. Here are three rare and endangered animals you might be lucky enough to spot.