Surfing

From November to May, the Malpaís area has some of Costa Rica's most consistent surf, as well as clear skies and winds that create idyllic conditions.

Kina Surf Shop. This shop stands out among the dozens of surf shops scattered along the beach road for its surfing expertise and wide range of boards and accessories. If you're a first-time surfer, they can fit you with the correct board from their stock of more than 60 different shapes and sizes. Surf lessons for all levels cost $60 (minimum two people) for about two hours, including board for the rest of the day and a rash guard. Plaza Solar, in front of Brunelas, main street, Santa Teresa, Puntarenas. 2640–0627; www.facebook.com/kinasurfshop. From $60.