Planning Your Trip
Essential Gear for Surf Lessons
Costa Rica surf lessons require a few essential pieces of equipment, the most important being a surfboard with a leash. Other basics include proper…
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From Our Luxury Surf Camp in Costa Rica
Stories, surf tips, and travel inspiration from Dominical
Planning Your Trip
How to Prepare for Surf Lessons
A little preparation goes a long way toward making your first day surfing fun and productive. To prepare for surfing lessons in Costa Rica,…
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Planning Your Trip
Packing Surf Gear for Luxury Surf Resorts
One of the most common questions we get before a guest arrives is: what do I need to bring? The short answer: a lot…
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Planning Your Trip
Getting Around Costa Rica From Surf Resorts
For most people, logistics are one of the biggest worries when planning a trip somewhere new. At Kalon’s Costa Rica surf resort, everything from…
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Planning Your Trip
Common Surf Injuries and First Aid in Costa Rica
Surfing in Costa Rica is incredible — but it’s also a physical sport in a natural environment, and understanding the risks is part of…
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Planning Your Trip
Must-Have Surf Camp Gear Suggestions
The gear you need for surf camp is probably less than you think — especially if you’re staying at an all-inclusive surf camp in…
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Costa Rica & Travel Tips
Adjusting to Tropical Surfing Climate
Everyone dreams of surfing in a tropical paradise — warm water, no wetsuit, blue skies. Costa Rica delivers all of that. But after fifteen…
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Planning Your Trip
Evaluating Surf Instructor Credentials
Every surfer starts with an instructor who teaches them how to stand on the board, read a wave, and get out of the water…
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Experience Costa Rica
Is It Worth Doing All-Inclusive in Costa Rica?
When I tell people that Kalon is an all-inclusive surf resort in Costa Rica, I can see what they picture: a wristband, a buffet,…
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Costa Rica & Travel Tips
Is March a Good Time to Visit Costa Rica?
If you’re looking for the single most consistently pleasant month to visit Costa Rica, March is hard to beat. It’s the driest month of…
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Costa Rica & Travel Tips
Is February a Good Time to Visit Costa Rica?
February is an excellent time to visit Costa Rica. The dry season is well established, the weather is reliably sunny, and the Pacific coast…
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Costa Rica & Travel Tips
Is January a Good Time to Visit Costa Rica?
Yes — January is one of the most popular months to visit Costa Rica, and for good reason. It’s peak dry season: consistently sunny,…
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