Whether you are a first-timer or a lifetime surfer, a weekend warrior or an everyday surfer, an all-fun easy breezy surfer or on the world tour professional path, the best surfer in the water is the one who never forgets what surfing is really all about. So, what is surfing really about? We’ve all likely … Read more
Learn about how to stay safe when surfing with marine wildlife and other surfers by reading the this second part of our surf safety guide.
Unlike other sports where the playing field is constant or predictable, surfing is a sport with an element of infinite surprise. No two sessions are ever the same. There are multiple factors that play into what makes a surf break work, including tide, wind, and swell direction, height, and period. Then throw in ocean currents, … Read more
Know the basic rules of surfing before you go surfing in Playa Grande, Costa Rica.
While it is common knowledge that there are two main seasons in Costa Rica, the third one flies a bit under the radar. If you’ve experienced Costa Rica’s Indian summer or are lucky enough to be here when it happens, you know or will soon know how truly special it is.
Did you know that Costa Rica is the world’s top pineapple producer? Roughly 111,200 acres of the country is devoted entirely to pineapple plantations and over 100,000 jobs in Costa Rica are created, directly and indirectly, by this world-favored tropical fruit. Almost three million tons of pineapple are harvested and sold domestically and internationally every … Read more
Did you know that every year between 4,000 and 6,000 tons of sunscreen washes into reef areas around the world? Did you also know that most of that sunscreen contains oxybenzone, a toxic ingredient that has been linked to coral bleaching and widespread coral reef destruction? This has become such an issue that Hawaii actually … Read more
To ensure that you have the best possible getaway in Costa Rica, follow these safety and wellness tips. A few precautions, avoidances, and small efforts can make the difference between a positively memorable vacation in Costa Rica and a would-like-to forget one. Wear Sunscreen ALWAYS. Trying to get a base tan the first day … Read more
While every day in Playa Grande has the potential to be perfect, there is just something extra special about Sundays. Sundays tend to signify a day of rest, relaxation, rejuvenation, and reward. Here’s how to have the most restful, relaxing, rejuvenating, and rewarding Sunday while staying at or near the RipJack Inn in Playa Grande. … Read more
The idea of visiting a destination that is almost destined to have rain during your vacation might seem a bit off putting. However, the rainy season, or more colorfully referred to as the green season, is actually a fantastic time to visit Playa Grande, as long as you pack the proper clothes and gear. The … Read more
