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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...

Young Angler Chases Fish and Waves in Costa Rica

If Tosh Talbot had gills, he would live full time in the ocean. From the time he took his first steps, he has been...

Learning to surf in Costa Rica: 5 basic rules of surf etiquette

If you are planning on learning how to surf in Costa Rica, you need to learn some of the basic rules and etiquette of...

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.

Why Santa Teresa is a Top Surf Destination in Costa Rica

Santa Teresa de Cobano is one of my favorite spots on earth. It’s a great mix between jungle and ocean with green to blue waters. There are great waves and surfing conditions. It’s all surrounded by nature too. Don’t get scared if you wake up to the howler monkeys.

How to Surf in Santa Teresa: Guide and Instructional Video

Ever wanted to learn to surf in Santa Teresa but aren't sure how? Don't worry, The Tico Times is here to help
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Climate Change in Costa Rica Devastates Coffee Farms in Los Santos

In Costa Rica’s Los Santos region, famous for producing nearly half the country’s coffee, farmers are reeling from heavy losses driven by wild weather....

Costa Rica Joins U.S. Global Entry, Easing Travel for Tourists

Costa Rica took a big step forward, by officially joining the U.S. Global Entry program, a move set to make travel smoother for Costa...

Costa Rica’s Piangua Mollusk Threatened by Pineapple Farm Runoff

Costa Rica’s Térraba-Sierpe National Wetland, a 33,000-hectare haven of mangroves and rivers, is under siege from an unlikely source: pineapple farms. A study by...