Pavones

Pavones, Costa Rica gets a lot of attention from surfers who want a more laid-back vacay and aren’t interested in hipster cafes or touristy attractions. Here, it’s all about the surf, and even though it’s a bit of a mission to get here from San Jose, it’ll be completely worth it. 

A trip to Pavones is your chance to ride one of the longest left-handers in the world. When the swells from the South are coming in strong, you could be riding this left-hand beach break for an entire kilometer (over half a mile).

Pavones, Costa Rica surfing quick facts

Most important first

The destination

Country

Costa Rica

Region

Central America

Language

Spanish (official), English

Population

3000

Temperature, land

25-30 °C

Water temperature

Around 28 °C

Visa

30 days for most countries

Daily budget

$30 and up

The surfing

Number of waves

5

Surf level

Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Pro

Surf camp cost

$500 and up

Hotel cost

$50 and up

Board rental cost

$20 and up

Surf lesson cost

$50 and up

B&B cost

$30 and up

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Local details

Internet

15 Mbps

Safety

Generally okay

Family friendly

Fairly

Healthcare

Remote

Nightlife

Relaxed and chill

Walkability

Good

Dinner

$8 up

Beer

$4 up

Traffic

Low

Electricity

115V, 60Hz

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