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).