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Group vs Private Surf Lessons
The best surf lessons in Costa Rica depend on how you find it easiest to learn. Some people prefer one-on-one coaching; others thrive in…
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From Our Luxury Surf Camp in Costa Rica
Stories, surf tips, and travel inspiration from Dominical
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How to Read a Surf Forecast
Ocean awareness is a big part of becoming a surfer, and Costa Rica surf lessons are far more enjoyable once you know the basics…
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Best Surf Spots for Beginners
The best surfing lessons in Costa Rica are not always taught at the country’s most famous beaches. More often they happen in quieter, uncrowded…
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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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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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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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How to Protect Reef Ecosystems While Surfing
Reef ecosystems cover just 1% of the ocean floor but support roughly 25% of all marine species. As surfers, we spend more time in…
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Experience Costa Rica
Local Surf Culture in Costa Rica
Surfing isn’t just a sport in Costa Rica — it’s woven into the culture. Having lived on the South Pacific coast since 2011, I’ve…
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Booking Surf Lessons at Luxury Resorts
At our surf resort in Costa Rica, the idea of “booking surf lessons” works a bit differently than you might expect. At Kalon, we…
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Surf Fitness Exercises You Can Do Anywhere
We all have busy lives that mean we can’t surf every day — or even every month. But the physical demands of surfing don’t…
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Surf Training Exercises to Prepare
You don’t need to be an athlete to enjoy surfing — about 60% of our guests arrive having never surfed before, and many aren’t…
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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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