why take a surfing vacation in costa rica?

Although we could write a book about surfing in Costa Rica and why it has become one of the world's top surf destinations, we will assume that if you are looking into traveling here, you have already read that chapter... you know...
warm water
consistent year round surf
affordable prices
easy access to breaks
over 700 miles of coastline, both Pacific and Caribbean oceans (and thousands of breaks)
friendly people
international surfing tournaments
great surf camps
not to mention active volcanoes, white water rafting, monkeys, canopy tours, snorkeling, mountain biking, windsurfing, sailing, eco-minded culture, great food, the list goes on and on.
Let's face it... if you're going international, there are many places to surf. But Costa Rica has the right combination of travel perks...
great surfing + Pura Vida zen-like culture = GOOD TIME

Why Costa Rica Surfing is Incredible
Costa Rica is sometimes called "the Hawaii of Latin-American surfing" because there are thousands of beach breaks and tons of oceanfront. Rivers galore offer tons of rivermouth breaks, especially on the Pacific. On the Caribbean side, you get great reef breaks.
Monster waves you don't see much of. What you do see is good-size kilometer breaks that are consistent year-round.
Because Costa Rica is so small, you can switch to another break rather easily if one isn't working for you. Same thing for crowds (although crowds have not been the biggest problem here.)
Another big reason is the culture. The Costa Rica culture supports surfers, with surf shops, board rentals, bars, restaurants, hotels... there definitely is a strong vibe down here for surfing.
It's like coming home.