Football soccer just drives costaricans or “ticos” crazy. Soccer is the activity that moves more people in Costa Rica over any other sport. It could be compared to the influence of American Football over the United States. Costa Rica has a professional soccer league, and it also competes in international tournaments like the World Cup, the Gold Cup, CONCACAF tournaments, the UNCAF nations Cup, and the Copa America. Also, professional matches are held approximately every 3 days, and many times when there is a match between two really good teams thousands of people come to the Stadium to see the game. Whenever Costa Rica’s national soccer team plays, people, family, and friends get together and watch and support the team. Costaricans are big fans of soccer and the best way to experience this is by going to a soccer game yourself, especially if you love soccer or sports and play yourself. Copa=cup
Surf The Caribbean Coast
The Caribbean coast is highly influenced by Jamaica’s culture, and most people speak Spanish, English, and “Patwa” which is better known as Jamaican creole (language spoke by most Jamaican residents). This area is famous among surfers from all over the globe because of its warm waters and great waves. The best beaches/waves to Surf within this area are:
Beach
waves’ descriptions
recommendations
Playa Bonita
strong waves, and a left breaking wave
See currents, intermediate level waves
Playa Portete
mostly right breaking waves
Beginner level waves
Isla Uvita
probably the most powerful left breaking wave in Costa Rica, in a good day you might get waves between 8 to 10 feet
This section faces a coral reef so be careful. Don’t go by yourself. Get an instructor or local who knows the waves and the coral reef.
Playa negra, Cahuita
good waves
be careful there are currents
Puerto Vargas
Regular sized waves
Intermediate level waves
Puerto Viejo
Extremely large(10+ feet)and strong waves
It has a very strong and dangerous wave that break over a coral reef with a huge drop. This wave has broken many boards and bones, so be really careful. Semi- professional-professional level waves
Playa cocles
fun waves
see currents
Manzanillo
great waves that break on a coral reef
see currents and be careful with the coral reef
Practice sport-fishing
Immerse yourself in Costa Rica by fishing in its tropical waters. Costa Rica is conveniently located between the warm Pacific Ocean and the unexplored Caribbean Sea, these opportune conditions offer anglers the chance to fish for marlin, sails, dorado, wahoo, tuna, roosterfish, tarpon and snook year round. Our fishing captains are really experienced, knowledgeable, and familiar with the Costa Rican fishing zones; they know the hottest areas and best time of year to fish in Costa Rica.
Play golf in Costa Rica
Playing golf in Costa Rica can be that little thing you needed to spice up your vacation. Costa Rica offers professional and amateur golfers plenty of golf courses to choose from. Also, many courses have been located strategically in coasts, nearby beaches, and close to rain forests so that players can benefit from the ideal conditions these areas offer to golf. At these advantageous spots golfers enjoy the great warm weather (remember you would be close to the beach) while they delight themselves by watching the amazing sights and scenic natural beauty of Costa Rica. For information regarding course stats, classes, and tournaments contact Costa Rica Sunshine now!
Windsurfing
Costa Rica is famous for the its beautiful beaches and also for the activities that can be performed at them. Windsurfing has become more and more popular among tourists in the last years. Costa Rica has approximately 1,290 miles of coast that provide travelers with the opportunity to discover and explore different beaches. Warm water, predictable high winds, excellent temperatures, and matchless accommodations make Costa Rica the preferred destination by windsurfers. Get free information and rates today and plan the vacation of your dreams!
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