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New for the 2024/2025 season: We’ve added a pool →

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Choosing a Surf Holiday, Part 2

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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?

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Paws & Reflect: the beach doggies of Playa Hermosa

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Paws & Reflect: the beach doggies of Playa Hermosa

It’s the dogs days of summer all year round at Playa Hermosa, and not just because of the weather. Social Host Natalie tells the story of our local beach dogs, the famous 3 amigos, and of course, of our own camp pup, Vida.

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Day Trip Series: Curú Wildlife Refuge

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Day Trip Series: Curú Wildlife Refuge

First in our day trip series, an adventure to Curú Wildlife Refuge: “Once the trek starts to draw to an end, in the distance you will see an azul piece of paradise - approach with caution, because you will be blown away by its breathtaking beauty and might not want to return.”

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You asked, we answered - A Q&A breakdown

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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.