Surf
How to Choose a Surf School
Picking the right place to learn how to ride waves can make the difference between a frustrating week and one that genuinely changes how…
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From Our Luxury Surf Camp in Costa Rica
Stories, surf tips, and travel inspiration from Dominical
Surf
How to Catch Your First Wave
The best surfing lessons Costa Rica offers do not start with standing on a board. Learning the fundamentals and feeling confident in the water…
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Surf Safety
Are There Crocodiles in Costa Rica? An Honest Answer From People Who Surf Here Daily
Costa Rica has crocodiles, but they live in the rivers, not on the beach breaks where we teach. Here is the honest answer from…
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Other
Is Surfing a Good Workout? What a Week in the Water Actually Does to Your Body
Is surfing a good workout? Let me answer it the way I would over breakfast, before your first session: yes, and not in the…
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Surf Safety
Is Costa Rica Safe? An Honest Take From People Who Live and Surf Here
The honest, lived-in answer to the question we hear most before a trip: the real risks, the ones that are overblown, and what daily…
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Surf Safety
Are There Sharks in Costa Rica? An Honest Answer From People Who Surf Here Daily
Shark risk in Costa Rica is already very low, and lower still in the warm, shallow water where we teach. A straight answer from…
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Other
Surfing in Dominical, Costa Rica: A Local’s Guide
I moved to Dominical in 2010. Back then you told people you lived here and they’d squint, so you’d add “south of Manuel Antonio,…
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Other
How Much Does a Costa Rica Surf Trip Really Cost? (Our Actual Numbers)
Every week someone emails us some version of the same question: what does a surf trip to Costa Rica actually cost? And every week…
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Adult Surf
Surfing Injury Prevention for Adults
Costa Rican surf camps for adults in Costa Rica offer a structured, supportive way to learn that naturally reduces the risk of injury. With…
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Adult Surf
Mental Health Benefits of Surfing as an Adult
Our all-inclusive adult surf camp offers a fantastic way to learn to surf or improve your skills, but it also provides a unique vacation…
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Adult Surf
Finding Community in Adult Surf Camps
Purposefully designed surfing camps for adults like Kalon make it easy to meet like-minded adventurers and surfing enthusiasts, whether you’re an avid solo traveler,…
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Adult Surf
Surfing as an Active Adult Vacation
A Costa Rica surf vacation for adults is a unique getaway, combining physical activity with a mental reset. It’s an active travel experience that’s…
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