Whether you’ve never traveled solo before or are planning your first solo adventure, one of the best places to visit is Costa Rica. For both men and women, Costa Rica is a great solo destination. It has a peaceful, stable democracy, lots of beautiful nature to see and explore, and, of course, it’s one of the finest surf spots on the planet!
Even if you don’t consider yourself a gregarious and extroverted person, enjoying a surf trip to Costa Rica is a great choice. It’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, so you definitely won’t stick out. And with so many friendly, laid-back people enjoying the sun and nature, who knows? You might just find yourself making friends with some really cool people.
But the easiest way to enjoy a solo surf trip is to sign up for a surf school and camp. Endless Olas, based in Playa Dominical on the Pacific Coast, has years of experiencing in making solo surfers feel right at home. Endless Olas employs a team of experienced surf coaches who will help you get the most of your time out on the water whether you’re a first-time beginner or a seasoned pro. The coaches will give you customized, individual training using the latest in wave motion technology and video capture so that you can enjoy every last one of the bounteous swells that make Costa Rica such a great place to surf.
Surf camps like Endless Olas offer much more than just surfing too. Endless Olas has a wide variety of holistic activities to complement your surfing experience, including yoga and professional massages on the beach and exciting activities like kayaking, fishing, bird watching, horseback riding through a pristine national forest, whitewater rafting, rappelling down a waterfall, and visiting animal sanctuaries.
Endless Olas draws in surfing enthusiasts from all corners of the globe, meaning you’ll definitely get to meet some interesting people. And Playa Dominical is a quiet surf town far from the maddening crowds of other surfing meccas where you have to fight your way to the best waves. After a long day out on the waves, you can relax in Playa Dominical by enjoying delicious local food, practicing your Spanish with natives, or simply wandering around and admiring the view.
If you’ve always wanted to surf in one of the most beautiful places in the world, now is the time to enjoy a fabulous solo surfing adventure in Costa Rica.
