Surf instructors from various Costa Rican beaches have joined forces to advocate for the employment rights of local instructors, amid concerns over foreigners with...

Costa Rica

Bodysurfing in Costa Rica: A Life-Saving Skill for Surfers and Beachgoers

Tico Times - October 20, 2023

Often referred to as a “surfer’s paradise,” Costa Rica is one of the world’s top destinations for surf tourism. In fact, the Costa Rican...

Costa Rica

Costa Rica Surfing: A Body Surfer’s Perspective

Don Mateo - September 14, 2023

I am the guy out in the ocean, jumping, diving and riding waves without a surfboard. I am the guy who, just as a...

Sport

Surfing the Brown Wave in Brazil: The Amazon’s Pororoca

Tico Times - May 9, 2023

Surfing in the Brazilian Amazon begins with practitioners in the river, waist-deep in brown water, and a clap that starts the challenge: riding the...

Costa Rica

Brisa Hennessy Qualifies for Paris 2024 Olympics: A Milestone for Costa Rican Surfing

Tico Times - April 18, 2023

Great news has just arrived for the surfing community of Costa Rica and the whole nation. Brisa Hennessy, a talented surfer and Costa Rican...

Costa Rica

Pavones Costa Rica: The Ultimate Surfing Destination

The Tico Times - April 13, 2023

Surfing in Pavones is legendary. Every goofy rider who has ever heard of it wants to ride it. Hell, every regular rider who has...

Costa Rica

Surf/Skate Prodigy Kalani David Dies While Surfing In Costa Rica

The Tico Times - October 11, 2022

Professional surfer and skater Kalani David drowned while surfing in Playa Hermosa, Jaco Costa Rica. He was just 24 years old. The tragic news...

Costa Rica

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

Ileana Fernandez - May 2, 2022

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