The Puerto Viejo area has some great surfing beaches, from beginner to advanced. Costa Rican surf champion Gilbert Brown hails from here!
Puerto Viejo area surf spots
- Playa Negra is where beginners go to surf and where local instructors can be often be found giving lessons.
- Playa Cocles is a great surfing beach for intermediate surfers.
- Salsa Brava is the place for more advanced surfers.
The best waves are found from November to March.
