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Surf Spot: Playa Doña Ana
Break Type: Point break
Difficulty Level: Experienced surfers
Best Swell Direction: SouthWest, South
Ride Direction: Left
Tides: Low and mid tides –  falling tides

Description

Playa Doña Ana is in North Puntarenas on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Travelers who want to have a taste of everything the tropical country is famous for should head to Dona Ana. Its beaches are splendidly beautiful with rocky inlets, strong waves and shimmering bays. The ideal location is perfect for honeymooners, families and backpackers alike. It is well known for holding annual riding competition, wonderful accommodations, cuisines and various sport opportunities including surfing.

The waves of Playa Dona Ana are rather demanding luring numerous surf enthusiasts from all over the globe. The beach features a point break that goes to the left breaking over a flat rocky sand bottom. The waves are very consistent, fast and create ledges frequently. The break is easy on the outside which gets gradually faster and challenging. The waves ride up to a long distance of about 500 meters! The best time to surf is during a low to mid tide with swells coming from the south and southwest. Due to the presence of many rocks and strong rip currents, the spot is potentially risky. Only experienced surfers should ride here. The beach is super crowded most of the time.

The areas surrounding Playa Dona Ana are perfect for visitors seeking more adventures and fun. The major towns of Puntarenas are located nearby the beach and tourists can readily access them. There are several Tico restaurants, bars and sodas that serve all sorts of delicious cuisines.

Surf Camps

There are not many surf camps in Playa Dona Ana and most surfers opt to choose camps located in Jaco and Caldera which are renowned surf destinations. Some of the surf camps that can arrange surf trips to Playa Dona Ana are Del Mar Surf Camp and Yoga Retreat,  Vista Guapa Surf Camp, Jaco Surf Academy, Jaco Surf School, School of the World, Jim Hogan Surf Camp, Rove Costa Rica, Third World Productions and Worldwide Adventures Inc.

Surf Adventures in Playa Doña Ana

For more information on Playa Doña Ana Surfing, visit:

http://www.wannasurf.com/spot/Central_America/Costa_Rica/Pacific_South/dona_ana/

http://playascostarica.info/playas/playa-de-dona-ana/

http://retireforlessincostarica.com/2011/05/playa-dona-ana/

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Surf Spot: Puerto Caldera

Break Type: Breakwater / Jetty

Difficulty Level: All surfers

Best Swell Direction: SouthWest, South

Ride Direction: Left

Tides: Low tides – rising and falling tides

Description

Puerto Caldera is a major port of Costa Rica located in the Central Pacific Coast close to the Golfo de Nicoya, Puntarenas. While playing a very important role in the country’s trading system, Puerto Caldera has also become a popular tourist attraction. It sits in a beautiful, unspoiled location decorated with clean shorelines, swaying trees and tall cliffs. From the port, you can go on a cruise, wave riding or simply leisure around on the beach with a chilled drink in your hands. Puerto Caldera features a protected jetty break with a fairly consistent surf. The surf breaks in both directions over a sandy bottom but favors lefts more than the rights. Clean groundswells are much more common than windswells. The waves are best ridden when the tide is low, nice swells are picked up from the south and southeast and wind blows from the east. Swells can be about 8 feet big and the waves can go up to 150 meters. The break at Puerto Caldera is suitable for all levels of surfers. On weekdays, the spot is deserted however on weekdays it can get super crowded. The water is polluted with frequent rips and undertows so be careful.

Surf Camps

Surf camps located nearby Puerto Caldera are Vista Guapa Surf Camp, Del Mar Surf Camp, Surf School Of The World, Rove Costa Rica, Third World Productions and Worldwide Adventures Inc. These surf camps offer suitable accommodation options, transport, meals, surf packages, lessons and even some other adventurous activities!

Things to do in and around Puerto Caldera

Mirador Nemacly is a paradisaical place in Cladera offering wonderful attractions and activities. It is one of the best places in Costa Rica to try out paragliding. Travelers can go on fun filled boat rides to Tortuga Island and Los Suenos. Puerto Caldera has a number of great facilities for visitors such as restaurants, accommodations, bars, gift shops and market places. Caldera is situated only a short distance away from Puntarenas and its larger towns. Travelers can easily reach the town and try out different adrenaline rushing activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, zip lining and sportfishing. Carara National Park, a nature reserve, is also nearby. It has both dry forests and tropical forests that feature a diverse wildlife including more than 400 species of birds and 2000 crocodiles. Furthermore, the park has one of the largest population of scarlet macaws. Jaco, a major surf town, is about 35 kilometers away from Puerto Caldera. The vibrant place is superb for backpackers, particularly surfers.

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Surf Adventures in Puerto Caldera

For more information on Puerto Caldera Surfing, visit:

http://www.wannasurf.com/spot/Central_America/Costa_Rica/Pacific_South/puerto_caldera/ http://surfspotsmap.com/spot/central-america/costa-rica/puerto-caldera-surf-forecast http://magicseaweed.com/Puerto-Caldera-Surf-Report/3238/

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Surf Spot: Playa Tivives
Break Type: Point break / Rivermouth, beach break
Difficulty Level: All surfers
Best Swell Direction: South
Ride Direction: Left and right
Tides: All tides – Rising and falling tides

Description

Tivives is a port and bay located in the canton of Esparza on the Southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica in Puntarenas Province about 5 miles south of Caldera. The port town has a small grey sand beach that joins the river which then flows into the Pacific Ocean. The area is under the protection of government so it is largely undeveloped. Tivives makes a great tourist attraction. It has a vast mangrove swamp, a great sport fishing platform and a spectacular silver colored beach. The beach features a point break that breaks to the left and right in a gnarly fashion at a rivermouth over a sandy bottom.

The rivermouth is extremely consistent with frequent tubular or barreling waves running up to 300 meters on good days. The waves commonly ride up to 150 meters on average days. The best time to surf the break is during an upcoming mid to high tide with big swells from the south. The waves can be surfed by all levels of surfers. The break can be accessed by paddling across the river. The water is much polluted so you had better take a nice, long bath afterwards. Many crocodiles have been spotted in the area particularly during the rainy season so be cautious. Moreover, watch out for strong currents, rips and undertows. Playa Tivives is very crowded on weekends but you will find the break deserted on weekdays.

Accommodations in Playa Tivives

There are many accommodations near Playa Tivives in Puntarenas Province of Costa Rica. Some of the highly recommended places are Allegro’s Caribbean Village Fiesta Hotel, Hotel Villas El Parque, Allegro Resort Eco Hotel Villa Lapa, Barcelo Amapola Hote, Drake Bay Wilderness Resort, Fiesta Hotel Resort & Casino, Hotel Montaña Monteverde, Hotel Punta Leona , Monteverde Lodge and Marenco Biological Reserve. These include bed and breakfast inns, hotels, villas, resorts and vacation rentals suitable for all types of holidays.

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Surf Adventures in Playa Tivives

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