It is owned and managed by a Californian surfer called Justin Hague who happened to visit Dominical and was immediately transfixed by its Pura Vida atmosphere. Specializing in surf lessons, tours and packages, surf rentals as well as various other activities, El Tubo Surf is an excellent place to learn how to surf, improve your surfing skills and have a wonderful time.

Surf Camp Packages

El Tubo’s surf packages are perfect for getting accustomed to surfing, local culture of Costa Rica and popular activities. The school features a number of surf packages that include a trip to several places in Southern Zone of Costa Rica, transport services, airport pick ups, accommodations in a villa or a house, complimentary breakfast, and surf lesson 5 times a week conducted at different beaches and quite a few other adventurous activities. The packages are geared towards all kinds of vacationers; be it a family with children, a couple, backpackers or a group of friends traveling together. Although the packages are pre-designed, the surf school offers flexibility and allows guests to customize them.
The surf packages are a fusion of splendid things. Depending upon what you choose, you can enjoy yoga and healing in tranquility, waterfall and wildlife tours, fishing, ATV tours, river paddle-boarding, revivifying massage sessions, diving and snorkeling, horseback riding, rafting and kayaking, zip line canopy tours, canyoning, skate-boarding and a chance to discover the wild nightlife of Dominical.

Surf Tours

El Tubo Surf takes you surfing to the best surfing destinations of Costa Rica. Learn how to catch and ride the waves with a professional surf guide at various surf points such as Matapalo, Pavones, Witches Rock, Ollie’s Point and even secrets spots. The tours are conducted by a highly experienced set of surf instructors who are well-versed in teaching all aspects of surfing, know tips and tricks and possess the ability to handle types of surf breaks and conditions.

Lessons and Rentals

If you are on a short trip and don’t have enough time to travel, then you can take daily surf lessons. Surf lessons are available in both group and private form. In group lessons, a strict ratio of 3 students per one instructor is followed. There is a mini surf package that lasts for only 3 days and involves surf lessons and trips to the waterfall.

El Tubo Surf offer surfboard rentals in a very reasonable price. There is variety of surfboards including longboards, funboards, fish, and short boards.

Contact El Tubo Surf

Location: Playa Dominical, Province of Puntarenas Costa Rica
Website: http://eltubosurfing.com/
Phone Number: +(506) 8312-7677
Email: eltubosurf@gmail.com

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Costa Rica Surf Camp is a renowned surf camp and school located in Dominical on the southern pacific coast of Costa Rica. They have been in the business for over 10 years and are considered one of the best surf camps of Costa Rica.The company provides a wide range of substantiate and exclusive services to the clients to make their surfing holiday a blast. They have a vast experience when it comes to surf lessons and moreover, they know a great deal about Costa Rica’s prime surf points. Depending upon the student’s skills and age, the instructor will choose a suitable surf destination for the class. Costa Rica Surf Camp has a variety of personalized packages that allow people to learn in a fast, safe and fun way. Choose a package, customize it according to your preferences and begin your surfing expedition of a lifetime.

Costa Rica Surf Camp Packages

Costa Rica Surf Camp offers a wide range of exclusive packages that can be customized according to a person’s interests. The package is usually a ‘six nights and seven days’ vacation but you can extend your visit as long as you wish to stay! You can book yourself a spot online or by simply placing a call! Following is a short description of each package:

Classic Packages

The Classic Package by Costa Rica Surf Camp is a unique way to spend to your tropical surfing holiday. From luxury to mid-range, the package includes three hotels at Dominical in which guests can choose to stay. There is Playita that gives off a wonderful casual vibe of the sun-kissed town. Located conveniently in the center of Dominical, you can go anywhere within just 10 minutes! The accommodation is perfect for backpackers. El Atardecer, a tiny andcharming hotel, is situated directly on the beach. The hotel is superb for people, particularly couples, who are looking for an affordable yet an intimate place. For a more lavish option, you can choose Costa Paraiso which is a luxurious paradisiacal ocean front resort. The deal has 2 hours long 5 surf sessions at different beach including Dominical. It also offers round trip transportation, free breakfast, and excursion to Poza Azul Waterfalls, and surfboard rental. You can add more trips and adventures on additional cost.

The Big Kahuna Group Package

This package is especially for large groups of friends and families. Enjoy a peaceful stay at a beautiful rental home that maintains highest level of privacy. The houses can accommodate up to six people but if there are more, the camp can easily arrange a larger accommodation. The package offers 5 surf lessons per person, transportation, daily breakfast and dinner, access to surf equipment, a trip to Poza Azul Waterfalls and a photographs of your surf session!

Contact Costa Rica Surf Camp

Location: Dominical, Costa Rica
Website: http://crsurfschool.com/
Email: info@crsurfschool.com
Phone Number: +(506) 8812-3625 and (506) 2787-0393

Surfing with Costa Rica Surf Camp

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They offer exciting and budget friendly facilities, organize plethora of activities and trips to the prime destinations of the country. The team of Mar1 Sport Fishing comprises of qualified members who operate in a safe, productive and professional manner. The company owns an inventory of high quality charter boats rigged with latest technology and equipment. Mar1 Sport Fishing provides its services to people from all walks of life. Be it a beginner or a seasoned fishing enthusiast, a person looking for just fun and leisure or a couple wishing for a thrilling adventure, Mar1 Sport Fishing promises the finest tropical experience.

Surfing with Mar1 Sport Fishing

Although sportfishing is their specialty, Mar1 Sport Fishing offers amazing surf tours to the wave riders. Be it wind surfing, kite surfing or simply catching and riding the waves on a surfboard, the company will organize exhilarating surf adventure for you. There are a couple of great surf beaches on the Central Pacific coastline. There is Playa Matapalo which possesses excellent waves for surfers of all levels. The surf can be irregular at times but the gorgeous beach is worth a visit. Another great beach is Playa Hermosa. The beach features number of consistent beach breaks, other surfers and an awesome nightlife. A little further to the north is Playa Jaco, one of the best surf beaches in Costa Rica. It has waves which are ideal for newbies as well as for veterans, kinds of surf breaks and various surf shops and facilities. With Mar1, have the ultimate surfing adventure and ride the waves like a pro.

Sportfishing with Mar1

The company offers all sorts of fishing excursions including in-shore, off-shore, freshwater, fly-fishing, tarpon fishing and even fishing in the mangroves! Fishing tours are conducted all over Costa Rica. Other than Quepos, you will get to travel to the major fisheries of the country such as Manuel Antonio, Golfo Dulce, Drake Bay, Flamingo, Jaco, Los Sueños, Guanacaste and the fishing towns in the Caribbean region. Mar1 allows you to try your hand at all kinds of fishing techniques. Learn with the best instructors and manage to catch fabulous fish species such as Pacific Sailfish, Blue Black and Striped Marlin, Yellow Fin Tuna, Dorado (Mahi-Mahi), Wahoo, Snapper, Jack Crevalle, King Mackerel, Trapon, Barracuda and who knows, even the marvelous Roosterfish! To know about packages and prices, visit their website!

Other Adventure

Along with fishing and surfing, the company offers kayaking, canyoning, cruises, horseback riding, snorkeling, zip lining and so much more! Mar1 Sport Fishing is the epitome of what adventures are all about.

Contact Mar1 Sport Fishing

Location: Quepos, Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Website: http://www.mar1sportfishing.com/
Email: queposfishingcharters@hotmail.ca
Phone Number: 360 566 2339 and (011-506) 6770 9687

Mar1 Sport Fishing in Quepos

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Uvita 360 Surf Camp is a leading SUP and surf school located in a renowned surfer’s town, Uvita, Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica. Home to the finest waves, Costa Rica’s tropical ocean is a perfect place for surfers and stand up paddlers.Be it a novice, an intermediate or a seasoned paddler or surfer, the surf camp has got everything you need! The school offers group and private lessons for stand up padding, surfing, kayaking and for other water activities. They proffer exclusive ocean camps, various facilities overnight packages and custom packages which are tailored according to the vacationer’s preferences. In the surf camp, guests can learn a lot more than sports. Exposed to the real ‘Pura Vida’ culture of Costa Rica and its communities, the camp presents a great insight to the foreigners. With the help of Uvita 360 Surf Camp, learn to slash the waves, paddle and kayak in the most adventurous way possible!

Surf Lessons

Surf lessons are conducted at Colonia Beach in the Marino Ballena National Park which is located nearby Uvita or in Playa Bonita Beachnearby Dominical surf town. The waves are clean and consistent throughout the year and are more forgiving to beginners. The surf classes are suitable for families with little kids, couples and groups of friends. The instructors make surfing fun and easy.

Daily Surf Lessons

The camp has daily half day surf classes that are held anywhere in the southern Costa Rica. Depending upon skills of the students, the lessons include the riding stance, balance control, paddling, ocean safety, handling rips and currents and picking up of the waves. The lessons are taken by professional surf instructors. The classes provide surfboards, rash guards, shuttle service, insurance, beach umbrellas and chairs, cold drinks and snacks.

Group Surf Lessons

If you are traveling with your family or friends, the group sessions are great for you. There are various value packages for groups for 10 people or more. The packages include surfboards, rash guards, a lifeguard, summer teen programs, snacks, car for emergencies, photography sessions and 2 and a half hours long sessions at Dominical, Uvita or Marino Ballena National Park .

Surf for Kids on Sundays

Uvita 360 Surf Camp holds surf classes for kids from ages 5 to 12 years every Sunday at Uvita and Dominical. Students are taught the basics of surfing, use of equipment, surfboard maintenance, ocean safety, history of surfing and technical things. Later, the kids are given practical surf lessons in the water. The lessons are 2 hours long.

Stand Up Paddling and Kayaking

Uvita 360 Surf Camp offers SUP, sea and river kayaking which are a fabulous way to explore the dense mangrove swamps and river. During the trip, vacationers will come across marine creatures like dolphins, turtles, and coral reefs. Fishing enthusiasts can also snare a fish or two for lunch. The tours take place in Marino Ballena National Park, Terraba Mangroves, Ballena rock, Whale’s tail tombolo and Dominical.

Contact Uvita 360 Surf Camp

Location: Uvita, Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica
Website: http://www.uvitasurfcamp.com/
Email: adventures@uvita360.com
Phone Number: (506) 8586-8745
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UvitaSupandSurf

A Surf Adventure in Dominical with Uvita 360 Surf Camp

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If you’re on your way from Jaco down the coast towards the surf of the Dominical area, you may be tempted to stop here at Playa Seco to check out the waves. My advice is just to keep going, since although there are some good waves here from time to time, wave hunters of nearly any skill level will be better served by waiting another hour or so.

However, if you’re headed to Palo Seco anyway because you have a hotel or rental villa here, then you may be interested to know where the best spots to go are. First of all, let me say that on our trip scoping out every surf spot in the southern pacific coast of Costa Rica, we drove the entire beach of Palo Seco, all the way down to the very tip at the rivermouth. I think we may have been the first car in years to shove our car through the weeds to get out there, but we made it on a trail obviously meant for ATVs and motorcycles. Plus, there was no way to turn around once we started so we just kept going. In the end, we didn’t bother to unstrap our boards and instead just shot some photos, spoke to a few locals, and then returned to the main road to head south. However, since there seems to be almost no info about surfing here, I thought I’d report what we learned.

There isn’t much written about surfing this part of Costa Rica, and many guides wrongly write that the world-record snook/robalo was caught here on the beach. A bit of research shows that this monster fish was caught in a similar spot on the Rio Naranjo, on the other side of Quepos. However, the fishing at this rivermouth is reported to be great too.

How to Find It

It’s an easy spot to get to. From Jaco drive on the main highway to the south/east. From Quepos you drive north/west. Halfway between is the town of Parrita. On the east side of the river at Parrita, turn and drive through town and you will come out on the other side on a small road to the beach. Ask any local, like we did, and they’ll direct you to the correct way to the beach.

Surfing Playa Palo Seco

Playa Seco Palms and Parking

When you first arrive at the beach, the sandy area is huge, and there’s tons of shady parking under the palms. We found it deserted in mid day, but I’d guess that many people come from town to hang out on the weekends and holidays. The waves, at mid-tide, were closing out at small to medium size and it wasn’t worth it to paddle out. Apparently high tide is better. The beach is broad and flat, fairly dark sand, but not as black as other beach guides in Costa Rica report. There’s a large bar here that looks like it would be a fun spot during the weekends at night.

Hotels Area

Driving to the left and heading east along this barrier-reef spit/island of Palo Seco, you’ll find a few nice hotels and rental villas on the left side of the road. On the right is the beach, and we were told by the locals that people surf in front of the hotels at high tide, finding good waves when the swells aren’t too big. The best waves, however, are at the mouth of the Palo Seco river farther down on the same road. Reports about Palo Seco often call it a black sand beach, which is wrong. It’s medium dark, and fairly light as you get to the east, especially in front of the hotels, as you can see by the photo on the right.

Rivermouth and Estuary

At some point the road ends, as you can see on the Google map, but you can just keep pushing forward. We were there at the tail end of rainy season and found it already dry. The bushes got narrower and narrower, and the road almost impassible with our 4×4, but we kept going and it emptied out onto a broad grassy plain that reminded us of being in Africa. The place seemed extremely remote and deserted and we imagined we were in Costa Rica 50 years ago. We saw no people, no boats, no construction, etc.

The waves were breaking nicely in the rivermouth, as such breaks usually do, but it was full of large tree trunks and stumps and seemed quite dangerous. We were willing to brave the potential crocodiles because a local fisherman had told us that this river only had small ones. In Costa Rica, where the locals have their kids playing, usually there are no large crocodiles because the men kill them. The second half of the video below shows what the rivermouth looked like.

My Video of the Estuary

Proof that we made it to the end… far past the end of the road:

Palo Seco Photo Gallery

Surfing Video Here

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Chuck’s WOW Surf is a perfect destination for surfers looking for anything related to surfing. The shop is located in a renowned surf beach, Playa Jaco, and is popular among both locals and tourists. They have been running the business for more than 20 years and have become one of the favorite shops due to their excellent customer service, cordial staff, wide variety of things, inexpensive prices, good quality and availability of latest materials. The boards at Chuck’s WOW are imported from the USA. Customers can also find a wide selection of rash guards, sunglasses, fins, T-shirts, ding repair kits, bikinis, hats, caps, surf wax and so much more.

The Surf Shop

Chuck WOW Surf sells high end surf gear and products imported to Costa Rica from manufacturers in USA. The shop boasts a wide selection of rash guards, T-shirts, ding repair kits, hats, caps, surf wax, leashes, fins and of course, surfboards. Some of the popular brands they sell are Walden, Webber, Morey Bodyboards, Modern Longboards, Wave Skater, Blue and several more. Besides selling amazing things, Chuck WOW also operates in surfboard rentals. Choose from a large selection of top quality surfboards, bodyboards and stand up paddling boards and master the waves. The rates vary from 20 US Dollars to 40 US Dollars per day. People can rent the board for a single day or a whole week. If you have rented it for seven days then you get to keep the board for one more day for free! If you already have a board with you but are not satisfied with it, you can exchange it with a different board during your surf trips. Along with surf gear, snorkeling and diving equipment such as masks and snorkels are available as well. Moreover, customers can buy funky and colorful beachwear such as bikinis, shorts, tops and sunglasses in reasonable rates.

Surf Lessons

The surf classes are usually 3 hours long including transport service, a guide, a professional instructor with a lifeguard certificate and necessary surf equipment. It does not matter if it is your very first lesson, by the end of the course, you will have mastered the basics. After half an hour long theory session, you will head to the ocean and begin to learn surfing. You can either take classes individually or as a group. Chuck WOW Surf provides surfboards with ankle leash and Lycra surf shirts. It is recommended that you wear broad shorts and at least 30 SPF waterproof sunblock.

About Chuck Wow Surf

Chuck Wow Surf is owned and operated by Chuck Herwig who founded it in 1998. Initially, it was a small ding repair business which has now grown into a big surf shop with hundreds of excellent quality surfboards. The shop is renowned both locally and globally and is the top distributor for Pure Surf Distribution in Costa Rica.

Contact Chuck’s WOW Surf

Location: Playa Jaco, Costa Rica
Website: http://wowsurf.com/
Phone Number: 506-2643-3844
Email: chucks@wowsurf.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/wowsurf

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Walter Surf Shop and School is located in a beach town of Jaco in Costa Rica. Walter Surf Shop and Surf School is wholly committed to provide their customers with a fabulous surf experience in Jaco. They offer you the best packages, best boards and best surf accessories.

The Surf Shop

Be it a beginner or a seasoned wave ride, Walter Surf Shop is loaded with all the things one requires on a surf trip. Boards are available for both rent and sale. Popular boards are long boards, short boards and soft boards that come along with an ankle leash and other gear. The staff of Walter is highly efficient, bilingual and experienced and all the lessons are conducted by professional instructors. Whether you want to buy a great board, a colorful bikini or want to learn surfing, Walter Surf School and Shop is a right place for you to go.

Walter Surf School’s Surf Lesson

With a vast experience of more than 2 decades, Walter Surf School is one of the best places to learn surfing in Jaco. They provide absolute guarantee that each student will master the basics of surfing by the end of the course. The surf classes are 2 hours long and are conducted by professional instructors who are bilingual and extremely efficient. The lessons include theory sessions on the beach, practice classes, provision of a high quality surfboard fr 24 hours, rash guard, leash, bottled water, fruits and transport service from any hotel in Jaco to the surf spot. The packages are 1, 3 or 5 days long. The school offers both groups and individual classes for all levels of surfing, be it a newbie or a veteran.

The Owners

Walter’s Surf Shop and Surf School is owned by Ricardo, a passionate surfer who wants to share his love of surfing with others. The team comprises of professional surfers and surfboard designers including Mauricio Jimenez who has been a national champion for 6 years. The camp caters to all sorts of people who wish to learn. It does not matter if you are young or old, man or woman, a kid or a teenager, if your dream is ride the waves then you can accomplish it with Walter’s Surf School.

Contact Walter Surf School and Shop

Location: Jaco, Costa Rica

Website: http://www.waltersurfshop.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/walter.surfshop

Phone Number: (506 ) 2643-1056

Email: info@waltersurfshop.com

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Dominical is a town located in the province of Puntarenas just south to Quepos. The coastal town is widely recognized for its huge, powerful waves that lure surfers from all over the globe. Dominical used to be a remote fishing community which gradually became a very popular holiday destination. The main pursuit of Dominical is surfing but it is also famous for its sublime beaches, tropical jungles and a wide variety of sport opportunities. Uvita is a smaller and less crowded beach area situated a few kilometers south of Dominical. It is a great place for snorkeling, diving, kayaking and surfing. Both towns have a good number of surf camps but very few surf shops. Some of them are described below.

South Wave Surf Shop

South Wave Surf Shop is the very first full service surf shop in Dominical providing everything one needs on a surf expedition. Be it board rentals, boards for sale, surf apparel, beach clothing, footwear, ding repair, fins, leashes, wax, rash guards or any other accessory, you will definitely find it in South Waves. The store is renowned in the town for its amazing customer service, reasonable rates and high end products. They carry some of the famous brands such as FCS, Reef. Dragon, Bill Johnson, Quicksilver, Head Hunter, Al Merrick, Dakine , Sticky Bumps, Volcom and several more. You can either rent a board for just one day or a whole week, it is up to you. Occasionally, South Wave provides surf lessons as well. You can get more information by inquiring at the shop or calling them. The shop is open from 9 am to 6 pm. Their phone number is +506 2787 0048.

South Wave Surf Shop Facebook Page

Skate and Surf Shop

Skate and Surf Shop is located in Uvita, a coastal town in the province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The shop is open seven days a week from 9 AM to 7:30 PM. Skate and Surf Shop boasts a large variety of surfboard, surf accessories and numerous funky things. Both new and used boards are available for rent and sale in very reasonable prices. Surf accessories and apparel like surf wax, leash, rash guard, bags and wet suits are available. There are plenty of colorful bikinis, funky T-shirts, footwear and beach accessories for kids, teens and adults. If you any queries, do not hesitate to call them +506 8973 4582 or email them chuzmesen1234@gmail.com.
Skate and Surf Shop Facebook Page

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Jaco is located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica in Puntarenas Province. The town is mainly geared towards surfers and features a covey of  beaches with amazing surf spots. Herradura and Playa Hermosa, two popular tourist beaches are on northern and southern sides of Jaco respectively. Due to its great surfing opportunities, plenty of surf camps and shops can be found. Some of the surf shops are:

Chuck’s WOW Surf

Chuck’s WOW Surf is a perfect destination for surfers looking for anything related to surfing. The shop is located in a renowned surf beach, Playa Jaco, and is popular among both locals and tourists. They have been running the business for more than 20 years and have become one of the favorite shops due to their excellent customer service, cordial staff, wide variety of things, inexpensive prices, good quality and availability of latest materials. The boards at Chuck’s WOW are imported from the USA. Customers can also find a wide selection of rash guards, sunglasses, fins, T-shirts, ding repair kits, bikinis, hats, caps, surf wax and so much more. If you have any queries, call them 506-2643-3844 or email chucks@wowsurf.com.

Chuck’s WOW Surf Website

Jaco Surf Shop

Jaco Surf Shop is situated in Calle Madrigal in Jaco. It is located quite close by to a popular surf beach where lots of beginners learn to ride the waves. The shop was opened about 12 years ago and provide surfboard rentals and sales along with other accessories. They have a huge selection of long and short boards, fun boards, stand up paddling boards and much more. To the delight of many surfers, custom surfboards by Carton Shapers are available. Besides supplying surf gear, the company offers surf tours and classes to the clients. Moreover, they provide online service so people can buy things right from the comfort of their home. For further details, visit their website or call +506 2643 3762.

Jaco Surf Shop Website

Jass

Jass Surf Shop is located about 200 meters north of the National Bank in Jaco. It presents a large variety of used and new surf supply including short, long, fun and high performance boards, ding repair kits, rash guards, surf wax, ankle leash, fins, wetsuits and other accessories required on a surf trip. To know more, you can call 2643–3850 and check out their website.

Jass Website

Walter Surf School and Shop

Walter Surf Shop and Surf School is wholly committed to provide their customers with a fabulous surf experience in Jaco. They offer you the best packages, best boards and best surf accessories. Be it a beginner or a seasoned wave ride, Walter Surf Shop is loaded with all the things one requires on a surf trip. Boards are available for both rent and sale. The staff of Walter is highly efficient, bilingual and experienced and all the lessons are conducted by professional instructors. Whether you want to buy a great board, a colorful bikini or want to learn surfing, Walter Surf School and Shop is a right place for you to go.

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Surf Spot: Playa Ballena
Break Type: Beach break
Difficulty Level: All surfers
Best Swell Direction: Southwest
Ride Direction: Left and right
Tides: Mid and high tides

Description

Playa Ballena is a sublime beach located in Puntarenas Province on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Featuring a range sport activities and luscious nature, the beach is one of the greatest tourist attractions. Playa Ballena is a superb surfing platform for beginners and intermediate surfers. It has a very consistent beach break. The beach breaks over a sandy bottom to both directions. The waves are gentle and forgiving riding up to the distance of 150 yards, about chest to head high. The waves are best ridden at mid to high tide with swells and wind coming from the southwest and east respectively. The beach break is mostly secluded with no potential dangers except stingrays and jellyfishes. Due to tropical storms, the months between June to September are the best.

Playa Ballena can be one of the greatest places to learn surfing on the Southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The place is quite safe as it has natural land formations and a little bay that do not allow the beach to be completely exposed to the currents and swells.

Surf Camps

Popular surf camps that can organize surf trips to Playa Ballena are Bodhi Surf School,  Nomads Surfer’s Surf Camp, Costa Rica Surf Camp, Dominical Surf Adventures and Green Iguana Surf Camp. These camps and schools offer budget friendly and family oriented surf lessons, packages, accommodations, meals and even transport.

Ballena National Marine Park

Playa Ballena is a part of a very famous underwater park, Ballena National Marine Park, named after a humpback whale. It is found south of Dominical and has four main entrances: Playa Uvita, Playa Colonia, Playa Ballena and Playa Pinuela. Each beach entrance has a washroom and a picnic area. Camping is allowed in the park but campfires are not. From August to October and from December to April, numerous humpback whales migrate here. The park not only serves as a refuge for these whales but it also protects various other species. Olive Ridley and Hawksbill Sea Turtles use the park as their nesting sites in the months between May and November. Marine and terrestrial creatures like bottle nosed dolphins, green iguanas, sea-hare crabs, pale-billed woodpeckers, brown boobies, frigate birds, pelicans, white ibis, cormorants, great blue herons, terns, gulls and sandpipers are also popular visitors. Ballena National Marine Park is a heavenly place for nature lovers. It features sublime beaches, red and tea mangrove forests, swamps, rocky isles, colorful coral reef, shoals and estuaries. The beaches are well protected by a network of coral reef and rocky islands. The park has a nine miles long shoreline. The beaches remain totally isolated on most days. Tourists can enjoy swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, whale and dolphin watching, surfing, turtle tours and so much more.

Surf Forecast

Surf Adventures in Playa Ballena

For more information on Playa Ballena Surfing, visit:

http://magicseaweed.com/Playa-Ballena-Surf-Report/3354/
http://www.bodhisurfschool.com/surfing/bahia-ballena
http://costarica.com/attractions/ballena-national-marine-park/

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