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We are planning our first trip to Costa Rica with our 9 year old son the last week of March. After flying into SJO is it practical to spend a night or two visiting the Arenal area then heading to the beach for the rest of the week? From Arenal, what beach are do you recommend, that is family safe and close to other attractions(rainforest, zip lines, etc.)? Thanks
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Top Ten Alternative Spring Break Destinations
San Jose by the Sea
Jacó Beach charms visitors with its mix of quiet beaches, surfing, and nightlife, with nature and wildlife activities within a short drive.
Surfing Lite
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A Perfect Set in Costa Rica is One Part Mellow Paddling and Two Parts Extreme Leisure
Top Ten Surfing Destinations
From classic longboard waves to get-tubed-every-time surf spots, we bring you ten timeless surf locales.
Wipeout 101
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Trip Ideas

Fly Me to the Surf
Macaw Air, Costa Rica

GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Sports: Surf and Save Turtles in Costa Rica
i-to-i
from $1295, 14 days
If you are looking for a beach break then these projects on the beautiful Pacific coast need you on board. You will be learning to surf and helping...
Costa Rica Volcanoes and Surf
Gap Adventures
from $749, 9 days
An action-packed tour of Costa Rica's lush interior, combined with a visit to a favourite surf destination for a little fun in the sun. See amazing...
Deluxe Camping on the Coast, Arenal Volcano and Nosara Beach Surfing
Costa Rica Expeditions
from $4560, 10 days
Fly to the Osa Peninsula to stay at the Corcovado Lodge Tent Camp. Then to Arenal to walk the Hanging Bridges trails and soak in a natural hot...
Ultimate Costa Rica
i-to-i
from $2795, 28 days
From morning until night you will be dazzled by Costa Rica's natural beauty and friendly "Pura Vida" (pure life) attitude. Your adventure will take...

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Check Out My Wood!
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How a carpentry-challenged nonsurfer built a classic wooden longboard with his own kook hands.
Women's Surfing
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Surfing
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Get dialed for summer's coolest sport
Complete Gear Archives: Surfing
From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things surfing.
Women’s Beach Gear Essentials
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Fittest Real Athletes – Kyle Daniels
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Wellness 2009
The Move
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Catch a wave with tips from pro surfer Damien Hobgood
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Attractions

Vista Guapa Surf Camp

Good For Surfing

Jaco, Costa Rica

Description: Popular surf camp founded and operated by Alvaro Solano, the six-time national surfing champion of... Read More

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North of Tamarindo
Tamarindo , Costa Rica

Description: Playa Grande is known as a good location for surfing. It is open to the public only in the daytime during turtle nesting season.... Read More

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Playa Langosta

Good For Surfing

outside Tamarindo
Tamarindo , Costa Rica

Description: Visitors often come to Playa Langosta for the surfing as well as the many bed and breakfasts in the area. ... Read More

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