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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Clear River Sports and Adventure is a surf school based in a sublime village of Rio Claro de Pavones in the Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica. The school was founded in 2007 and since then it has been a great success among surf enthusiasts. Pavones is highly renowned for having one of the longest waves and left in the world. Every surfer dreams to catch the waves of Pavones and ride them. You can make this dream come to life by joining the fantastic surf school of Clear River Sports and Adventure. Even if you are not a surfer and just tagging along with your wave addicted buddy, you can have a fine time under the warm tropical sky and spectacular shores of Pavones. The school offers other thrilling recreational activities such as biking and sport fishing in the Golfo Dulce. At Clear River Sports and Adventure, you can stay in comfortable accommodations at a very affordable price. Don’t forget to check out the super surf packages! Relish your surf addiction with Clear River Sports and Adventure and have a time of your life.

Accommodations at Clear River Sports and Adventure

Clear River Sports and Adventure features charming little cabinas, a house and apartments for accommodations. There are cabinas which are built with convenience, comfort and elegance in mind. The rooms are located just a short walk away from the beach. Vacationers can either share a bedroom with another lodger or rent it privately. There is an attached kitchen and a bathroom with a shower. The cabina also has an outdoor shower for cleaning off sand on your way back to the beach. The camp also has a larger house by the bay perfect for families, friends and couples desiring privacy. The house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, hot water supply and a fully stocked kitchen. There is a free wireless internet service and a telephone set to all you to keep in touch with your loved ones back at home. Moreover, there is a two story apartment with a terrace overlooking the jungle and ocean. There is a large collection of books in the hotel and yoga platform is only five minutes walk away.

Surfing and Other Adventures

Clear River Sports and Adventure organizes awesome expeditions for surfing, fishing and other sports. The camp has a team of local and foreign professional surf instructors who will teach you all about surfing in a very effective manner. Within a short time, you will master the basics of paddling, standing, and turning. Guests are provided with excellent quality surf boards. The school arranges kayak and spot fishing tours to the Golfo Dulce and f you fancy a ride, you can easily rent a bike!

Contact Clear River Sports and Adventure

Location: Rio Claro de Pavones in the Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica.
Website: http://www.pavonescrsportsandadv.com/
Phone Number: (506) 8 629 2508
Email: info@clearriversports.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/clear.river.12

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Sea Kings Surf Shop is a surf shop and camp located in Pavones, a coastal town situated on the Southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. The store is standing just a few steps away from the shoreline. Sea Kings is owned and operated by Julie and Dan who claim to have a huge selection of surfboards and surf accessories of excellent quality and prices. Moreover, the surf shop offers surf classes and expeditions to their clients. It is one of the few local businesses in the town that accept both cash and credit cards. Call them on +506 2776 2015 for more details, send them an email on seakingssurf@gmail.com and visit the website. If you have any questions about surf lessons, spots or camps in Pavones, Sea Kings will happily guide you.

The Surf Shop

Sea Kings Surf Shop carries different kinds of used and new surfboard suitable for all levels of surfers, be it a beginner or a veteran. They have a line of NSP epoxy boards, Super Fish 7S, 6’4″ to 9’2″ long boards, short boards, high performance boards, fun boards, soft top boards and so much more. People can either buy or rent the board. Discounts are offered on long term rental. Along with surfboard, Sea Kings have several boogie boards for rent. Most of the branded products are from FCS and Futures, Freedom Riding, Dakine, Mr. Zoggs, Sticky Bumps, Bubble Gum, and Mrs. Palmers. They also offer board repair. Surf and beach accessories such as wax, fins, kick pads, leashes, rash guards, sunscreen, hats, stickers, T-shirts, and sandals are available as well.

Surf Instructions

Sea Kings provides their customers with high quality surf instructions and lessons in Pavones. The town boasts one of the most thrilling and popular surf spots of Costa Rica. It features the world’s second longest left wave. The shop can arrange classes for the students whenever they want. The lessons are conducted by professional surf instructors who have years of experience in the field. They ensure that each student learns, has fun and remains safe. Classes are for all levels of surfers; beginners, intermediaries and advanced surfers. Clients can learn as a group or individually in a one on one session.

Contact Sea Kings Surf Shop

Location: Pavones, Costa Rica
Website: http://www.seakingssurfshop.com/
Phone Number: +506 2776 2015
Email Address: seakingssurf@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SeaKingsSurfShop

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Pavones is a coastal town situated on the Southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. It boasts one of the most thrilling and popular surf spots of the Costa Rica. It features the world’s second longest left wave. Pavones is renowned for its tranquil ambiance and is a perfect sanctuary for sporty travelers and adventurers. There is no doubt that the town is simple awesome for surfers due to its huge and challenging waves. Pavones is a perfect place for surf enthusiasts who want to pick up and ride long waves and large swells in seclusion. Best time to surf in Pavones is during the rainy season (from April to October) when the waves are at their peak.

The beach is also quite beautiful with sun kissed white sand and a scenic backdrop of green rain forests. Besides surfing, sport fishing kite surfing, canopy tours and horseback riding are quite popular. Pavones is a superb place to spend a quiet, laid back and fun holiday. Although the town has many famous surf camps such as Venus Adventures and Una Ola, there are only few fully operational surf shops in Pavones. 

Sea Kings

Sea Kings Surf Shop is a surf shop in Pavones standing just a few steps away from the shoreline. The store is owned by Julie and Dan who claim to have a huge selection of surfboards and surf accessories of excellent quality and prices. They carry different kinds of used and new surfboard suitable for all levels of surfers, be it a beginner or a veteran. They have a line of NSP epoxy boards, Super Fish 7S, 6’4″ to 9’2″ long boards and much more. People can either buy or rent the board. Discounts are offered on long term rental. Along with surfboard, Sea Kings have several boogie boards for rent. Most of the branded products are from FCS and Futures, Freedom Riding, Dakine, Mr. Zoggs, Sticky Bumps, Bubble Gum, and Mrs. Palmers.  They also offer board repair. Surf and beach accessories such as wax, fins, kick pads, leashes, rash guards, sunscreen, hats, stickers, T-shirts, and sandals are available as well. If you have any questions about surf lessons, spots or camps in Pavones, Sea Kings will happily guide you. Moreover, it is one of the few local businesses that accept both cash and credit cards. Call them on +506 2776 2015 for more details, send them an email on seakingssurf@gmail.com and visit the website.

Sea Kings Website 

Sea Kings Facebook Page

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Punta Banco of Pavones

Surf Spot: Punta Banco
Break Type: Beach break and Reefs
Difficulty Level: All surfers
Best Swell Direction: S, SW, W
Ride Direction: Left and rights
Tides: All tides

Punta Banco is a great surf spot which is greatly overshadowed by the fact that it’s only 10-15 minutes drive from Pavones, one of the world’s best waves.

The advantage of Punta Banco is that because it’s farther outside of the mouth of the Gulfo Dulce, it gets more swell, and is more consistent with varieties of wave directions. Check it out on the map above to see what I mean.

This is really the very end of the road in Costa Rica. If you start in Nicaragua to the north and drive all the way south, this is where you end up. It’s a very beautiful place with a nice sandy beach break, and few surfers. In dry season, the road farther south can apparently become passable enough so that with a 4×4 and a lot of adventure in your veins, you can head further south, even all the way to Punta Burica.

There are several small resorts here to choose from.

Accommodations at Punta Banco

Rancho Burica – Great beachfront place in the middle of town… excellent location and affordable.
Sotavento Plantanal – Rustic private lodges with ocean views, set on 100 acres of rainforest
Tiskita Lodge – Excellent eco-lodge near the beach.
Yoga Farm – Up the hill from Punta Banco you can find the Yoga Farm, which is very inexpensive, part volunteer center and part yoga retreat.

Rancho Burica Photos:

Surf Forecast for Punta Banco

Gallery of Photographs

More Info

Facebook – page for Punta Banco
Surfline – surf report
The Surfer’s Guides – Blogspot post

Video of Surfing at Punta Banco

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Just on the other side of the Rio Claro, where the famous Pavones wave begins, is one of the most beautiful sections of beach in Costa Rica. Extending for miles all the way to Punta Banco, you will find a series of gorgeous white sand coves and formations of boulders in the sea. Perhaps the most beautiful section is called La Piña, which is the first part you’ll find after Pavones.

At one particularly spectacular area, is a large boulder with a set of cement stairs built in, and a concrete bench on top for watching the waves and the surfers. Another rock nearby has a palm tree growing right on top of it! Anyone with a camera can take postcard-ready photos here on a sunny day.

Surfing La Piña

With the country’s best wave right next to this spot, you won’t find many people on the point breaks here. However, you may be lucky enough to see some of the local kids who live here, defying injury or death on a daily basis, weaving in and out of a set of very sharp boulders, as you can see in one of the photos in the gallery below.

When I saw them surfing out there, I have to admit it freaked me out. I’ve done a lot of action sports, surfing some rocky spots and other crazy stunts like picking up snakes, tarantulas, and scorpions with my bare hands, but this just seemed nuts. And the kids’ parents were right there, selling juice and coconuts all day.

I asked them “How can you two be relaxed and smiling when your children are committing suicide right in front of you?”

They laughed and said they had been surfing that spot since they were very young and knew it very well. Apparently they have a lot of confidence in them.

Amy’s Yoga

La Bruschetta Pizzeria

La Ponderosa Hotel

The first business you’ll find here is Amy’s yoga, with a large elevated wood deck built under a palm roof “rancho” structure, from where you can see her gardens and the sea. Classes are held nearly every day, at a variety of times and with many styles. Expect to find between 2-12 yogis practicing at her classes.

The La Piña restaurant, now also know as La Bruschetta, serves delicious pizza and Italian food.

Accommodations

Most of the accommodations in the Pavones area are concentrated around the wave itself, but there are a couple of hotels to note here, which are a great option for those wanting a nice place to stay, more tranquility, and one of the most scenic beaches right in front:

La Ponderosa – South of Pavones along the road through La Piña is La Ponderosa, a very nice small hotel with a beautiful swimming pool.

Rancho Canatella – Small resort located at La Piña, just a couple minutes walk from the start of the Pavones main wave.

Slideshow of Best Photos

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Pavones Town

As you can see from the Google Map above, the town of Pavones was built right behind this amazing left-hand point break, and for good reason. One of the most famous waves in the world, people travel from around the globe just to surf here. No surprise then, that a whole tourism industry has sprung up here of surf camps, yoga centers, real estate sellers, restaurants, and various tour companies.

Although on the way here you’ll drive through hours of palm oil plantations, rice fields, and clear-cut forests for cows, Pavones itself has never been spoiled. It’s rugged mountains that shoot up behind the beaches are still covered with large rainforest trees and teeming with animals such as monkeys and parrots.

Whether you choose to stay in a luxury villa for $500 per night or a dilapidated surf hostel, everyone is equal out on the area’s main attraction, the Pavones wave, which, when the swell is large enough, breaks in a continuous line for over two minutes and a kilometer long, leaving quivering-legged surfers in awe.

Pavones Accommodations

Surf Camps

Clear River Sports and Adventure

Clear River Sports and Adventure  is a surf school based in a sublime village of Rio Claro de Pavones in the Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica.

Una Ola Surf Camp

Una Ola Surf Camp is situated on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica in Pavones. Known as a surfer’s heaven and home to Central America’s longest waves, Pavones is simply a perfect place to begin your surfing holiday.

Venus Surf Adventures

Venus Surf Adventures is an exclusive surf camp and a fitness school based in sublime town called Pavones in Costa Rica.

Hotels

The center of town is filled with lower-priced places, and the nicer ones seem to be hidden up in the hills, or along the beach to the south towards Punta Banco, which has several very nice places at the end of the road.

Castillo de Pavones – The “Castle of Pavones” is a small luxury hotel, located five-minutes walk from the beach. Try the food prepared by their chefs, rumored to be among the best in the area.
Carol’s Cabinas – Surfer’s cabins and shared accommodations, designed to create interaction between the guests. It has a community kitchen, located in the middle of town, and has an aerial silk to play on. Lots of fun and very popular place. $15-$17 per person per night.
Caza Olas – Inexpensive dorm rooms and cabinas, from $10-$80 per night.
La Ponderosa – Located just south in La Piña, La Ponderosa is nearly beachfront, with a pool and great accommodations.
Mira Olas – Rental cabinas ten minutes walk from both the town of Pavones and its famous surf spot
Pavones Riviera – Riverside villas for rent on the Rio Claro right in the middle of town and a very short walk to the Pavones surf spot.
Punta Saleas Lodge – Eco lodge west of the center of town, decicated to every type of action and adventure sports. Surfing, SUP, Kite-Surfing, horseback riding, sea kayaking, and they even have their own skate “bowl”.
Rancho Canatella – Small resort located at La Piña, just a couple minutes walk from the start of the Pavones main wave.
Siempre Domingo – Luxury ocean-view bed and breakfast lodge with three rooms available.

Rental Houses

First Point Cabina – Rancho Cannatella’s Pilon House for rent
Pavones Surf House – 2BR 2BA – the original villa rental, 150m from the wave.
Villa Pavones – 2BR 3BA Homes, located 200m from the beach and a 15 minute walk to the best wave.

More Villa Rentals: VRBO Pavones

Restaurants

La Manta – One of the most beautiful buildings in the area, La Manta is nearly beachfront, and has a wrap-around deck on the second floor from which you can see the ocean.

La Piña / Bruschetta – Italian Restaurant and pizzeria located south of Pavones, but within walking distance. One of the favorite spots to eat here.

Yoga in Pavones

Pavones isn’t just a place to surf, although it’s certainly the main attraction. There are also three great places to do yoga here, as described below:

Amy’s Yoga / Shooting Star

Amy’s yoga center is nearly in front of the Pavones break, but on the other side of the road, to the south/west of the Rio Claro rivermouth at the “La Pina” beach. From the middle of town, if you go around via the bridge, it takes 12 minutes to walk here. Amy is a highly experienced teacher, offering daily classes with a variety of styles and focus. Unlike the other two, she doesn’t offer retreats or lodging, and is the only yoga spot near the beach, since the other two are up on the hill.

Pavones Yoga Center

The newest addition to the yoga scene in this part of Costa Rica, the Pavones Yoga Center operates as a hotel and does yoga retreats, but the main focus is yoga teacher trainings. 200hr and 500hr programs, and more, are offered here. The center also has a spa, a gift shop, and features the amazing artistic talent of Alex Lanau. The Pavones Yoga Center is located straight up the hill from the center of town at the supermarket.

Yoga Farm

The yoga farm is a very low-priced “retreat” option, and offers volunteer opportunities as well. It has a very sustainable vision, with organic growing, chickens, and many green/eco projects taking place throughout the year. Operating primarily from January through July, it’s located high on the hill above Punta Banco.

More Info: Costa Rica Yoga – Pavones

Miscellaneous

Pavones Tours – Dedicated to adventure tours of all types in the area, including surfing, remote beaches tours, traditional fishing, visit to the Burica Indian tribes, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, etc.
Sea Kings Surf Shop – Sea Kings is located in the middle of town, and offers board rentals, gear, and surf instruction too.
Taichi Longevity Center – Retreats based on Tai Chi in Pavones, including eco tours, nutrition, meditation, and more.

Further Info about Pavones

Lonely Planet – Pavones Guide in the Lonely Planet
PavonesCR.com – Town directory, blog, vacation rentals, real estate, and more.

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Just south of Pavones, and between La Piña and La Nicaragua, is a section of beach known as “Chucuaco”, which is named after a type of bird that lives in the area. It’s approximately halfway between Pavones and Punta Banco.

Epicly beautiful, like all these beaches south of the Pavones surf spot and Rio Claro, El Chucuaco offers several great surf spots. There are many rocks too, which can be hazardous, but you should be able to find some clear sections between them.

The walk to this area, from the Pavones center is 15 minutes or so, and you won’t find much here in the way of lodging or food… just lots of palm trees and waves.

Slideshow of Chucuaco Photos

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A bit to the south of Pavones is an almost ridiculously beautiful set of beaches known as La Nicaragua, since the river of the same name is here.

Catching more and bigger swells than Pavones, it’s a great spot to go when the area’s top wave is crowded or too small. Of course, it’s not one of the longest lefts in the world, but because everyone else will be crowding Pavones, you can find a wave to yourself here, and the beaches here are actually more beautiful and scenic.

Slideshow Gallery of La Nicaragua Photos

Where to Stay

A great option is La Pavones, located here at La Nicaragua. Located just on the other side of the road from the beach, La Ponderosa is close enough to walk to Pavones too.

Website: La Ponderosa

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When it’s working, Pavones is considered by many to be the best wave in Costa Rica (other contenders to that title include Salsa Brava and Witch’s Rock). The trouble is that it isn’t always “working” and is thus inconsistent and remote enough that it hasn’t been ruined by over-development in the area.

Depending on what you read, the Pavones break is either the second or third longest left-hand break in the world, and definitely the longest in Costa Rica. Extending over a kilometer, a ride can last over two minutes, leaving even a strong surfer’s legs shaking. One friend of mine, who lives in Dominical and has surfed around the world, said it was the best wave he has ever surfed, and when it’s good, he drives almost four hours to get there, surfs it for six hours straight, and then drives all the way back.

In addition the area of Pavones is one of the most beautiful beach areas in Costa Rica, rivaled only by Santa Teresa/Montezuma, and Dominical/Uvita for being the unspoiled postcard-perfect tropical beach paradise that tourists fantasize about finding in Costa Rica.

Pavones Area Surf Spots

Here’s a list of the area’s surfing spots and beaches, listed from east to west, which is generally the layout you’ll find them as you drive to the area.

Zancudo

Zancudo means “mosquito” in Spanish, and this area was originally named for the buggy infestations of these biting insects from the large estuary and mangrove section to the east. What we find now in Zancudo is a long flat beach, with a classic beach break of smaller waves that can tend to close out. The entire beach is lined with lots and houses, mostly older Tico houses, a couple restaurants, and no big developments. It’s very beautiful, quiet, and remote… possibly a well-kept secret with the name keeping many people away. This isn’t a surf destination, but if you end up here you can try out the waves.

Playa Pilon

Between the Pavones and Zancudo areas is Playa Pilon, a long sandy beach with a river in the middle. Some people attempt to drive to Zancudo from Pavones along the beach. Some will make it and others will get stuck. A local told us it was impassible except to ATVs and motorcyles, but our hotel manager in Pavones said we’d probably make it in our 4×4 as long as it wasn’t high tide. People go this way to save the 25km / 45-60 minute drive up the mountain along the back route. Surfing? Yes, the whole beach has waves and you can find some nice points. Since it’s farther east, the waves are smaller than Pavones, but it’s a good option when the swell is higher, or good for beginners too.

Cocal Amarillas / Punta Saleas

Just before Playa Pilon is Playa Cocal, or Cocal Amarillas, which has more beach breaks and lined with endless coconut trees just like all the other beaches in the area. Like most of these secondary beaches, surfers often ignore these breaks and instead crowd into Pavones. Why surf an ordinary break when one of the world’s best breaks is nearby? Yet, when the swell is smaller, which is usually the case, you can find great rides here to rival what’s going on at Pavones. When it’s good the Punta Saleas / Pilon break is usually great too. While not as long, reports have it going from 500-800 meters… still one of the longest waves anywhere!

El Higo

El Higo means “The Fig” and this beach is named after the huge fig tree on the beach here. These giant strangler figs, also known as Banyan trees, or “higuerones” here in Costa Rica, can grow to be among the largest trees in the world. The beach here is just east of Pavones, and gets great waves, mostly heading towards the left since the swell usually comes from that direction as it wraps around Punta Burica.

Las Gemelas

From Pavones you can see some large boulders known as “Las Gemelas”, which means “The Twins”. Since it’s so close to Pavones, it gets nearly the same size swell and heading from the same direction. When Pavones is full of people, this can be a great option and a few will head here to avoid the crowding.

Pavones

What can one say about Pavones that hasn’t been said before? This left-side rivermouth break is undoubtedly one of the best and longest waves in the world. When it’s big, the various sections link up and the ride can last over two minutes! You might guess that it can get very crowded, since people come from all over when the swell is big and oriented right. A few of Costa Rica’s surf contest champs live here and surf daily. It’s no wonder they’re the best… living at this wave gives them more time on the board than their competitors elsewhere.

La Piña

This isn’t so much of a surf spot as a place to take photos of some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful rock formations. The La Piña restaurant is now an Italian pizzeria, and is the major landmark for finding this area. Nearby you will discover a large rock with concrete stairs leading up to a cement bench, from which to watch the waves or stare aimlessly into space. If you’re lucky, you can see some of the local kids surfing a super-dangerous rocky point in front of their house, while their parents sell fruit and pipas from their small stand. These kids literally weave in and out of very sharp boulders in the water, defying death on a daily basis.

Chucuaco

Like La Piña to the north, Chucuaca, which is named after a local bird, has a lot of rocky spots mixed in with small sandy coves. It’s one of the most scenic parts of the area, with few hotels or houses… great for romantic strolls on the beach or surfing waves without crowds.

La Nicaragua

Before you get to the end of the road, you’ll find the Rio Nicaragua and a series of nice beach breaks near the river, with little development and great waves to avoid the crowds at Pavones to the north. The river here isn’t so big and not the type to host crocodiles as the larger estuaries in Costa Rica usually do. Also, because it’s farther around the corner, it catches better and bigger swells than Pavones.

Punta Banco

Punta Banco is a small village at the very end of the road. From here on, the only way to go further towards the tip of the peninsula is to take a boat or go by horse. At Punta Banco, you can stay at the amazing beachfront hotel Rancho Burica, and surf a great beach break right in front, which works at all tide levels. Up the hill from here is the popular Yoga Farm, a popular yoga retreat center.

Pavones Town and Activities

Photo Gallery

SUP Video of the Wave: 2:15 minutes and 1.05Km!

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