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All Girls Surf Camp Trips/ Yoga / Fitness TrainingBy: Maria del MarOwner - Del Mar Surf Camp  One of the most wonderful things about Costa Rica is the surfing. Our many beaches on two coasts provide hundreds of fantastic, reliable and consistent spots for surfers of every level and our water is so warm you don't need to wear a wet suit. People travel here from around the world to experience our waves.
I am in love with the sport and my passion is sharing the knowledge I have acquired after surfing for many years. I am the owner of Del Mar Surf Camp in Hermosa, and my program is designed to teach women how to surf and to feel great in the water. My skilled instructors and I are committed to getting every guest up on her board and carving out thrilling rides. The local waves are gentle and perfectly shaped for beginners so you'll be cruising in no time. If you are already a surfer, I'll take you to harder breaks and we can rip side by side. It's the most fun sport in the world! My program is also special because we guide guests into once-in-a-lifetime physical shape. Surfing is an amazing workout. It works your arms, your abs, your legs. My guests get into bikini-perfect shape in a matter of days and they feel great. I have also discovered an exceptional yoga studio near the ocean in the jungle and our surfing is balanced with daily yoga classes to stretch and strengthen your muscles. This is not "resort" yoga that is cursory and superficial - it is the real deal with the teachers who have trained in India and California. My guests tell me they feel "blissed out" at the end of every class. But believe me, that's nothing compared to the elation of riding your first wave. I love being outside and fitness is the core of my life, so I schedule daily hikes between surfing sessions. If you are game, I'd love to hike with you and tell you all about the lush local wildlife we will see, from monkeys to toucans, to beautiful blue butterflies (Morho Peleide) . We'll also spend a morning horseback riding to a hidden waterfall, one of my favorite secret spots in the area. Don't worry, though, I won't push you too hard. Make sure to bring a good book because there's plenty of beach hang-out time and I also schedule a massage and pedicure for my guests for a little delicious pampering. Guests stay at a beachfront hotel so any time you want to take a break you can wander outside, grab a towel and take a dip. Ahhhhh. If you're an uber-athlete, we're ready to rock. If you are just learning about fitness and feeling strong, we'll so happily work at your level. I only take a handful of guests at a time, so our program is flexible. My goal is to teach women to surf and to help them experience the joy of enjoying sports and most importantly, to have fun! My friends and I can't wait to show you to our favorite restaurants and surfer hangs, and we'll even take you shopping to the best custom bikini designer in Costa Rica. Welcome to my world - I can't wait to share it with you. I feel like I have the keys to a magical experience and I want you to share it with me. Simply put, I want you to enjoy my home, a place that I feel is truly paradise. Pura Vida, Maria del Mar Owner - Del Mar Surf Camp Go to the Del Mar Surf Camp website. Costa Rica, The Warm Water Surfing Paradise!
Since the time when surfing started in Hawaii, many adventurous surfers came to Costa Rica and discovered our waves; but kept them a secret. Eventually as time went by, many of the local people became interested and now, surfing is one of the most popular sports in Costa Rica and in the world!
For instance on the Caribbean / Atlantic side, you have amazing reef breaks like the very famous Salsa Brava and Isla Uvita, and also the beach breaks like the one in Cocles Beach and Manzanillo. This will also give you the opportunity to see more of the different kinds of Costa Rican cultures. Enjoy the jungle and the mixture of cultures between the black Afro-Jamaican and the indigenous people of the Bri-bris. Get the Rastafarian way of life and have great snorkeling in the Gandoca-Mazanillo Refuge. Enjoy a fresh lobster and the local dish of rice and beans (cooked with coconut milk) along the sea in Puerto Viejo or other laid back villages. Then, go over to the Pacific side where you have the world’s longest left side waves in Pavones, the well known Which´s Rock for the perfect left and right break with the longest barrels, and of course Hermosa´s beach break where you always come out with a great smile! Over on the Pacific side you have the cowboys, the real ¨ticos¨, the mixture of the best quality service and food and where you can just indulge watching the most astonishing sunsets that you will never forget. Try Mal Pais’ west facing beach. Incredible surfing, too!! Every beach in Costa Rica has a specific “direction”. So when the swell (waves in a particular direction) comes, not all the beaches have conditions for the waves to be perfect. So if you are travelling only for a short time and you want to have a good surf vacation, it is better that you get a guide. In this way you don’t waste time and miss the waves.
Almost every beach is ¨surf-able¨ but you must know which time of the day is the best time. Over at the Pacific side you have the high and low tide. When there is low tide, the water goes back, it get dryer, shallower, there are currents, and in some beaches the waves will completely disappear. And when there is high tide, the water is nearer the shore, the waves are thicker and that makes them more difficult to catch. So depending on the beach, the waves could be better in low tide, and in others it would be better on the high tide. For those who haven’t yet had the magic experience of riding the waves, but are willing to try it out, there are plenty of options. The first thing that you must know is that anyone can surf, no matter if you are 8 years old or 70 years old, as long as you are careful. You can rent your own surf board and try it by your self if you have plenty of time, or have someone, like a surf guide, who can instruct you. Surfing is something that will get you addicted to once you can ride a wave, but before you get to do that magical point you will have to be careful. If you are on your own, you need to take care of other surfers or people who are around you, with the waves, and even with your own board! So surfing by your self requires strong will, determination and observing. Nowadays there are many ways to learn. You can practice outside on the sand, and learn about the different kind of waves, the pop up, and the safety tips. Instructors usually make learning to surf a nice experience instead of a life threatening experience! (Joke!) Whether you are going to body surf, kayak surf, boogie board or regular board surf, Costa Rica is the perfect place to do all of that. Then, enjoy and have a wonderful time going to volcanoes, hiking thru great nature, and savoring the local flavor and friendly people. Pura Vida! Gloriana Brenes More On Popular Surf Spots & Breaks in Costa Rica
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