Costa Rica is known for several things among which is its vast biodiversity and the presence of nature in the likes of vegetation, water bodies and more, which makes it a good location for holiday vacations, meetings, excursion and many more reasons for visitation. Hence, Costa Rica avails tourists a closeness to nature among other things. One area of attraction for tourists in Costa Rica is her beaches. There are over 300 beaches in Costa Rica, with these waters offering something for everyone, ranging from low swimming holes where the waters are gentle, to huge breaks perfect for adventurous diving and surfing. If you happen to prefer relaxing to all these activities, there is a place for you as there are palm trees on a row for you to probably enjoy a picnic or relax with a book in the shade they provide. Costa Rica is hence known for much of, swimming, freediving and surfing activities.
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This American Central country, Costa Rica was occupied by indigenous people until the sixteenth century when it experienced its first Spanish presence. In fact, it got its name Costa Rica from the Spanish, meaning ‘rich coasts.’ This area was first visited by Christopher Columbus and subsequently experienced Spanish presence and colonization, hence the touch of indigenous heritage and Spanish cultures and language. Till today Spanish remains one of the languages spoken in Costa Rica.
How to Learn Surf in Costa Rica
For this subheading, we shall be looking at some simple tips that can guide you in learning how to surf in Costa Rica.
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Pick a good teacher
Before you pick a teacher, do research and find out the past record of the teacher in advance. Make sure they are good at what they say they do. A good teacher should inspire you and help you love surfing.
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Use big surfboards
Some people at the early stages of surfing are tempted to quickly jump on shorter and smaller surfboard, but a larger surfboard will usually help in building some important mechanics and help you catch a lot more waves.
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Get a soft top
In the beginning, you will spend more of the time sitting rather than standing on the surfboard. Soft boards are good starter boards relative to the fiberglass and epoxy boards.
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Surf in beginner’s wave
Surf on a beach that has steady and good waves for a smoother learning process. Tackle small waves before you try bigger ones. Even though you feel ready, you are not ready unless your teacher says so.
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Keep the rythm
Once you get into the water, make sure to pace yourself. Don’t be in a rush to hit the huge crests right away, there is really no rush as your life might depend on it. Remember you have all the time to surf.
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Sit on the surfboard and paddle
Paddling can be exhausting. It’s another thing you need to practice, and the key is to find a rhythm and to keep it. Lastly, know that you will fall many times without number, and you’ll be frustrated in the end but keep trying and don’t let go.
You can also check “Why Costa Rica Is the Best Place to Learn To Surf?”
How to learn Spanish in Costa Rica
These steps will guide you in learning the Spanish language fast in Costa Rica. They include:
- Get a teacher: You will need a teacher who will guide you in learning this language. A good teacher will motivate you and help you love this language. He will guide you in making the right pronunciations and build your vocabulary.
- You need to build a huge vocabulary. You can achieve this by learning new words and reading Spanish journals and write-ups. This might be difficult at first, but that’s why you need a teacher and perhaps a school for motivation and competition. This will really help.
- You don’t have to be obsessed with making perfect grammatical structures at first. Just focus on learning and let the language flow.
You can also check “Spanish Immersion Programs in Costa Rica”.
Conclusion
You can see that both surfing and speaking Spanish are challenging, that’s why it requires dedication. A good surfing and Spanish school will do you a lot of good. We can save you the stress of looking for good teachers here at Perfect Sunset School. You can reach us via our email address at info@perfectsunsetschool.com
The Perfect Sunset School was founded by Gustavo Merlino in Playa Hermosa from Santa Teresa Beach,Puntarenas, who created the school to share his two strongest passion, surfing and Latin culture.
