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Brisa Hennessy Advances to Olympic Surfing Semifinals, Making Costa Rican History

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Its moving fast at the Paris Olympics! Our own Brisa Hennessy has now made Costa Rican history by advancing to the semifinals after defeating...
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Surf Legend Kelly Slater Alludes to Upcoming Retirement

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"It seems like the end": Surf legend Kelly Slater hints at his upcoming retirement. "It seems like the end": Eliminated from a competition on...
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Surfing Solidarity: Costa Rica’s Movement Against Illegal Instructing

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Surf instructors from various Costa Rican beaches have joined forces to advocate for the employment rights of local instructors, amid concerns over foreigners with...
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Bodysurfing in Costa Rica: A Life-Saving Skill for Surfers and Beachgoers

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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...
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Costa Rica Surfing: A Body Surfer’s Perspective

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I am the guy out in the ocean, jumping, diving and riding waves without a surfboard. I am the guy who, just as a...
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Surfing the Brown Wave in Brazil: The Amazon’s Pororoca

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

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Great news has just arrived for the surfing community of Costa Rica and the whole nation. Brisa Hennessy, a talented surfer and Costa Rican...
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Pavones Costa Rica: The Ultimate Surfing Destination

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Surfing in Pavones is legendary. Every goofy rider who has ever heard of it wants to ride it. Hell, every regular rider who has...
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Pro Surfer Kalani David’s Body Remains in Costa Rica Due to Family Legal Dispute

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A legal dispute between Kalani David’s mother and father has resulted in the pro surfer’s body being held in legal limbo while a Costa...
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Surf/Skate Prodigy Kalani David Dies While Surfing In Costa Rica

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Professional surfer and skater Kalani David drowned while surfing in Playa Hermosa, Jaco Costa Rica. He was just 24 years old. The tragic news...
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Panama Canal Traffic Increases Amid Iran War and Hormuz Blockade

The war in the Middle East has prompted more ships to use the Panama Canal, a senior executive for the interoceanic waterway said Monday....
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Costa Rica Travelers Face Higher JetBlue Fees Amid Rising Fuel Costs

If you have a trip to Costa Rica booked on JetBlue or you're planning one it's time to take a close look at what...
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The Festive Atmosphere of Semana Santa at Costa Rican Beaches

The first reaction from every friend or family member that I’ve taken to the beach in Guanacaste has been, “There’s nobody here!” Where I...
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Costa Rica Tourism Leaders Oppose Proposed Gas Station in Santa Teresa

Tourism leaders in Santa Teresa are pushing back against a proposed gas station, saying the project does not fit the beach town’s identity as...
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