Costa Rica Surfing Location Guide

Caribbean Coast

Barra Del Colorado/Tortugero - Has some shark activity in the area and is difficult to access. The isolated beach breaks and river mouths are out there.
Playa Bonita - In the north end of the cove a reef/point inconsistent, but with a powerful dangerous left. Located 5 km north of Limon.
Cocaine Point - Across the water you can catch the right. This break was created during the 1991 earthquake.
Roca Alta - A rock reef produces a powerful right. Experienced surfers only.
Isla Uvita - Off the Limon coast and has a reef that generates a nice left. It holds size. Camping is permitted but there are no facilities. 20 min boat ride access only during certain times of the year.
Isla Uvita An island off the coast of Limon. Here you will find a good left. Isla Uvita is about a 20 minutes boat ride from Limon with passage available at certain times of the year.
Westfalia Area - Beach breaks left and right stretch along the coast to the south of Limon to Cahuita. Rio Banano is a beautiful river mouth with many other river mouths located in the area.
Cahuita (Black Beach) - A remote beach that supports waves all year rand has areas to surf when the other breaks don't. Definitely not a high traffic area. Camping is permitted.
Puerto Viejo/Salsa Brava - World class reef break located in Puerto Viejo in front of Stanford's restaurant. Thick and heavy reef, also called "salsa" breaks to the right. Advanced surfers only as this place gets very big and tubular. Lots of cheap accommodation, food, and nightlife, as well as other activities in and around town. Located approximately 3-1/2 by car from San Jose.
Manzanillo - More beach break 20 km south of Puerto Viejo, Limon. Easy access and some basic lodgings and food.

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