This is particularly true in December and January when the waves are larger, attracting surfers from around the globe. Located about 1.5 hours from Liberia, on Costa Rica's northern Pacific coast, is one of the most popular surf beaches for all skill levels. Best for Beginner and Intermediate Surfers: Tamarindo, Guiones, and Samara Tamarindo is a surfer's dream Playa Tamarindo Wondering which beach is best for you? Check out these tips before you book your surf holiday.Īnd if you'd like to pair some yoga with your surf holiday, see our 10-day surf & yoga itinerary on the Nicoya Peninsula. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, plan ahead-book a lesson, check local surf reports, inquire about the difficulty and conditions, and, if you're an amateur, don’t paddle out alone. And you won't necessarily have to travel far-options on the Central Pacific coastline and Guanacaste Province make quick trips from San José for visitors without much time. Along the Pacific coast, you'll find mellow spots offering classes for beginners, while the southern Caribbean offers big barrels and risky reefs suitable only for experts. Well, it’s time for me to squidaddle for now.Both sides of Costa Rican coasts are packed with possibilities for travelers interested in a surf-filled vacay. There’s still time to grab a ticket if you are lucky enough to be in Placencia this weekend! It’s an event that’s definitely got my seal of approval. This year marks the 10th year of the ball, and I can’t wait to see what the local chefs are cooking up for us on behalf of our local fire fighters. Expect to see everything from our local Belikin beer through to classic rum and fresh coconut cocktails – although I personally have my whiskers crossed for a seaweed shake from Brewed Awakenings. In addition to the towering tables of food, there’ll be plenty of drinks on offer as well. The desserts, ranging from tropical fruit-infused gelato through to key lime pie and coconut flan, had me promising to swim an extra lap or so of the bay the next day. In past years’ explorations I’ve spotted curries, jerk chicken, taquitos, plantains, fragrant rice, classic Belizean sides and incredible amounts of freshly caught seafood. Think organic, freshly grown ingredients prepared with Caribbean flair and a hearty dash of the Creole. The town’s local restaurants donate plates of their best-loved dishes, and there are always plenty of whisker-licking good home-cooked morsels to try out as well. You’ll find Mexican, Afro-Caribbean, Spanish, Mayan and British cooking side by side or rolled in together – which is quite literally the case at Taste of the Peninsula.Įach year brings tables and tables laden down with the most incredible food I’ve seen this side of the ocean. One of the things that sets Belize cuisine apart is its astonishing melting pot of foodie traditions and techniques. However, as someone who puts away 100-150 pounds of vegetation a day, the Taste of the Peninsula event is always a highlight. Held in full view of our stunning beaches, the ball gives us all a chance to kick up our heels (or flippers) to hours of live music and enter to win some great prizes – and all in the name of helping out our brave fire fighters.Īdmittedly, your resident manatee reporter doesn’t have the smoothest moves on the dance floor (unless Octopus’s Garden comes on, then all bets are off). One of the big events on our yearly calendar is the Flaming Heart Ball, which raises money for the Peninsula Volunteer Fire Department. We like to look out for each other and give back to the place we’re so lucky to call home. You’ve probably realized by now that here in Placencia we’re a pretty close-knit lot.
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