Puerto Viejo

Most surfers head straight to Costa Rica’s Pacific and don’t even look twice at the Caribbean Coast. This is a big mistake since they miss out on one of the most epic surfing destinations in the country: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. 

Puerto Viejo’s Salsa Bravo break has been dubbed the most intense wave in Costa, mostly because it’s fast, steep, and powerful. Novice surfers should stay away from here, but there are a few nearby spots to learn the ropes before taking on the speedy barrels of Bravo. 

Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica surfing quick facts

Most important first

The destination

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Costa Rica
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Central America
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Spanish (official), English
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25-30 °C
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Around 28 °C
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30 days for most countries
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$30 and up

The surfing

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10
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Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Pro
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$700 and up
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$50 and up
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$20 and up
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$50 and up
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$50 and up

Puerto Viejo surfing guides

Insider guides to surfing in Puerto Viejo

Puerto Viejo
Puerto Viejo
Jul 23, 2020

Local details

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10 Mbps
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Generally okay
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Fairly
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Mostly good
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Relaxed and chill
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Okay
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$7
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$3
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Okay
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115V, 60Hz

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