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Media Tensions Rise as Costa Rica Government Mocks Reporters

Tension between President Rodrigo Chaves and the press continues to escalate. During this week’s press conference, journalists were mocked by President Chaves and intimidated...

Costa Rican Surfer Brisa Hennessy reclaims #1 spot in WSL ranking

Costa Rican surfer Brisa Hennessy, reclaimed the number one spot of the World Surf League, after finishing fifth pat the Margaret River Pro in...

Brisa Hennessy First Costa Rican to Win Hurley Pro Sunset Beach

Costa Rican surfer Brisa Hennessy has reached the quarterfinals of the women's shortboard at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Costa Rica Surfing in Puerto Viejo: The Caribbean’s Ultimate Waves

Sunshine, surfing and reggae make Puerto Viejo one of the preferred destinations of many Costa Ricans. There’s something about the Caribbean that makes you relax,...

Surfing in Costa Rica: Secrets from a Local Surfer

Costa Rica’s known for great surfing spots like Jacó, Hermosa, Tamarindo, Grande and Salsa Brava,

10 common questions about surfing in Costa Rica

Mike fell in love with Costa Rica in 1980 when he took his first surf trip there and discovered the unbelievable surf and friendly...

Surfing gives hope to Brazilians with disabilities

Doctors told Malu Mendes that she would never walk normally again, but now she is a world champion at riding waves. Miguel Almeida can...

Surf Sunday: Watch ‘Endless Summer II,’ A film that popularized Tamarindo

By the 1990s, Tamarindo and nearby surf spots — Witch's Rock, Ollie's Point — weren't exactly secrets, but the release of “Endless Summer II” really broke things wide open.

Costa Rican Olympian Hennessey Was Born To Surf

It’s a long way from the jungles of Costa Rica to the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, but it is a journey that Brisa Hennessey...

The Legendary Surf Town of Pavones Costa Rica

Near the border of Panama in the most southern area of Costa Rica scarlet macaws sound through the trees and the essence of pura...

Costa Rica’s Playa Hermosa named as World Surfing Reserve

Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica was named as a World Surfing Reserve (WSR) due to its excellent waves and biodiversity.

A washing machine ocean and a city of sin at the Essential Costa Rica Surf Pro 2018 in Jacó

One of the things I like most about surfing is the constant change. You’ll be surfing the best waves of your life one day and find a lake in the same exact spot the next.

World Surfing League arrives in Costa Rica at Jacó Beach

Top-tier professional surfing returns to Costa Rica this week when the World Surfing League (WSL)’s latest Qualifying Series contest takes place in Jacó.

Anthony Fillingim crowned 2018 Costa Rican surf champion, Rubiana Brownell scores historic triple win

Santa Teresa native Anthony Fillingim won the 2018 national championship title for the Open category on Sunday. After reaching the last heat at the Kolbi National Surf Circuit Grand Final, Fillingham had won enough points from his best five performances to claim the 2018 title.
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Beachfront Lights Are Driving Sea Turtles Away From Costa Rica’s Nesting Beaches

Artificial light from hotels, homes and streets can keep female sea turtles from nesting and send hatchlings inland. A CREMA biologist says nesting has dropped at Tamarindo and Santa Teresa.

Bukele Says Remains Handed Over in Haiti Do Not Belong to Missing Salvadoran Technicians

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele stated that human remains delivered to Salvadoran forces at a Haitian airport do not belong to the four aviation...

Shakira Concert in Costa Rica Approved for January 2027 but Not Confirmed

Shakira could perform in Costa Rica on January 31, 2027, after the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC) approved a presale plan for...

Canadian Says She Lost $350,000 to Costa Rica Community Now Under Fraud Investigation

A Canadian woman says she sold everything she owned and lost about $350,000 to a religious community in the southern area of Pérez Zeledón,...