There’s an endless list of surf books, so we decided to put together a list of our favourites. Check out our top 8 and start building your surf library today!
Surfing for Beginners: Tips for first-time wave riders
Salty Souls — Neomi
Shaka wouldn't be the place it is without beautiful mermaid souls like Neomi — She’s much more than our head yoga instructor! Her quiet demeanour is no match for the authenticity of her soul. Shaka is so lucky to have her…
Top 5 Reasons We Love Playa Hermosa
Salty Souls — Danny
Choosing a Surf Holiday, Part 2
In our earlier blog post “Planning a Surf Holiday? Read this first,” you learned that there's are a lot of choices these days. Much like in every other aspect of life, the surf world is no different. So how exactly do you choose what’s right for you and your precious time off?
Planning a Surf Holiday? Read this first
Updates from Hermosa, con amor
Shaka's quiver has grown!
Day Trip Series: Horseback Riding in Paradise
Musings of a Social Host
From the Kitchen: Jose's Banana Pancakes
Paws & Reflect: the beach doggies of Playa Hermosa
From the Kitchen: Jose's Pico de Gallo
Feature: Lush Palm Surf Resort Guide
Day Trip Series: Curú Wildlife Refuge
You asked, we answered - A Q&A breakdown
Over the years, we’ve been asked many questions, from how consistent our beach break is, to advice about the best activities in the area, and many more in between. While we’ve put together a comprehensive Q&A section, we wanted to highlight some top questions here.
Keeping Playa Hermosa, hermosa! Beach Cleanup 2017
Vacationing in the rainy wet season, Costa Rica
Let's talk about the rainy or the wet season and what you can expect when vacationing during this quieter time of the year. The beginning of the rainy season is typically around the middle of April. That's often when the first rain in 4 or 5 months occurs. It can start off subtle and build in intensity over the next months so there is usually still plenty of sunshine.
3 Rare and Endangered Animals to See in Costa Rica
Rare animals in Costa Rica are everywhere. This is a country home to 250 endangered plant and animal species. Many of them are unique to this Latin American country. No trip would be complete without making an attempt to spot some of these wonders. You might be one of the last humans to see them. Here are three rare and endangered animals you might be lucky enough to spot.