Puerto Viejo
Surf the most powerful waves in Costa Rica!
By Explore Costa Rica Staff
Sep 29, 2005, 16:06

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Surf the most powerful waves in Costa Rica!

Puerto Viejo has certainly most known for being home to what has been called the heaviest wave in Costa Rica: SALSA BRAVA. Salsa, has definitely earned this reputation offering a thick "sauce" breaking over a shallow reef. The wave is very competitive and certainly, for experts only. More intermediate surfers can check out the beach break just south at Playa Cocles.

The Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica is quite different than the Pacific as you will find it is not as nearly built up and the culture/atmosphere is even more laid back than other parts of Costa Rica. Puerto Viejo is an ideal location for laid back surfers and travelers looking to avoid the more commercialized Pacific coast. This Carribbean getaway is home to reggae music, "smoking" nightlife and an overall, unique experience for surfers, backpackers and "eco" tourists.