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SURF DESTINATIONS

Below is a huge list of surf spots in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and El Salvador. We recommend 

Surf spots El Salvador

  1. Punta Roca - La Libertad Department, near La Libertad city.

  2. La Bocana - La Libertad Department, near La Libertad city.

  3. Sunzal - La Libertad Department, near La Libertad city.

  4. El Zonte - La Libertad Department, south of La Libertad city.

  5. El Tunco - La Libertad Department, south of La Libertad city.

  6. El Palmarcito - La Libertad Department, south of La Libertad city.

  7. Mizata - La Libertad Department, further south from El Palmarcito.

  8. El Zunzal - La Libertad Department, near La Libertad city.

  9. El Cuco - San Miguel Department, near El Cuco town.

  10. Las Flores - San Miguel Department, near El Cuco town.

  11. El Toro - San Miguel Department, near El Cuco town.

  12. Punta Mango - San Miguel Department, near Punta Mango village.

  13. Playa San Blas - La Union Department, near La Union city.

  14. Las Tunas - La Union Department, near La Union city.

  15. Playa El Esteron - La Union Department, near La Union city.

Keep in mind that El Salvador has various other surf spots along its Pacific coast, and the popularity and accessibility of certain spots may change over time. Always check for updated surf guides and local advice before planning your surf trip to El Salvador.

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Surf spots in Nicaragua

Here is a list of Surf spots in Nicaragua listed from north to south

  1. Playa Aposentillo - Northern Nicaragua, near the border with Honduras.

  2. The Boom - Northern Nicaragua, north of Chinandega.

  3. Playa Jiquilillo - Northern Nicaragua, near the Padre Ramos Estuary.

  4. Aserradores - Northern Nicaragua, near El Viejo.

  5. Playa Miramar - Northern Nicaragua, near Leon.

  6. Las Penitas - Northern Nicaragua, near Leon.

  7. Punta Aria - Northern Nicaragua, near Leon.

Continuing southward to the central region:

  1. Salinas Grandes - Central Nicaragua, south of Leon.

  2. El Transito - Central Nicaragua, north of Managua.

  3. Playa Montelimar - Central Nicaragua, near Managua.

  4. Pochomil - Central Nicaragua, near Managua.

  5. La Boquita - Central Nicaragua, near Managua.

  6. Playa Quizala - Central Nicaragua, near San Juan del Sur.

Moving further south to the southern region:

  1. Playa Maderas - Southern Nicaragua, near San Juan del Sur.

  2. Playa Marsella - Southern Nicaragua, near San Juan del Sur.

  3. Playa Remanso - Southern Nicaragua, near San Juan del Sur.

  4. Playa Hermosa - Southern Nicaragua, near San Juan del Sur.

  5. Playa Yankee - Southern Nicaragua, near San Juan del Sur.

  6. Playa El Coco - Southern Nicaragua, near San Juan del Sur.

  7. Playa Colorado - Southern Nicaragua, near the Costa Rican border.

Please note that Nicaragua has numerous other surf spots along its Pacific coast, and the popularity and accessibility of certain spots may change over time. Always check for updated surf guides and local advice before planning your surf trip to Nicaragua.

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Surf spots in Costa Rica

There are so many surf spots to choose from in Costa Rica, We've condensed them into a list of the most popular 

  1. Witch's Rock (Roca Bruja) - Guanacaste region, near Playas del Coco.

  2. Ollie's Point (Potrero Grande) - Guanacaste region, near Playas del Coco.

  3. Playa Grande - Guanacaste region, near Tamarindo.

  4. Tamarindo - Guanacaste region, Tamarindo town.

  5. Playa Langosta - Guanacaste region, near Tamarindo.

  6. Avellanas (Playa Avellanas) - Guanacaste region, near Tamarindo.

  7. Playa Negra - Guanacaste region, near Tamarindo.

  8. Playa Marbella - Guanacaste region, between Tamarindo and Nosara.

  9. Nosara (Playa Guiones) - Guanacaste region, Nosara town.

  10. Samara - Guanacaste region, Samara town.

Moving further south, you'll find surf spots in the Nicoya Peninsula and the Central Pacific region:

  1. Santa Teresa - Nicoya Peninsula.

  2. Mal Pais - Nicoya Peninsula.

  3. Playa Carmen - Nicoya Peninsula.

  4. Playa Hermosa - Jaco area, Central Pacific.

  5. Esterillos - Jaco area, Central Pacific.

  6. Boca Barranca - Near Puntarenas, Central Pacific.

Continuing southward, there are more surf spots in the South Pacific region:

  1. Dominical - South Pacific region, Dominical town.

  2. Pavones - South Pacific region, near Golfito.

  3. Matapalo

  4. Backwash

  5. Pan Dulce

Keep in mind that Costa Rica has numerous other surf spots along its coasts, and the popularity and accessibility of certain spots may change over time. Always check for updated surf guides and local advice before planning your surf trip to Costa Rica.

Image by Marvin Meyer
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