Greg Gordon

Dear Costa Ballena community, This has been a challenging year for our program, but with the help of some new energetic volunteers and board members that have been with us for over 20 yeas we have not only survived but have laid out a pathway to a future with more

When you see a man or woman passing by with a surfboard under their arm, wearing just a swimsuit, an old T-shirt and flip flops you may think that they are not big spenders. They probably take the bus, sleep in hostels, and eat rice n beans and some fruit

When you watch surfers glide across the open face of a wave it appears like they are dancing and as it ends then gracefully hop off at the end and effortlessly paddle back out for another one. It can look so easy, but those that have tried surfing know it

Sadly, this is a three part series since I’ve been robbed more than once. This was the first time, over 20 years ago, when there were a lot less tourists visiting Costa Rica. I had already been on a few surf trips around the country, but this was one of

To preface, this article is just my opinion using my experiences from traveling to the two areas multiple times. I’ve been to Bali three times for a total of 50 days, with some of that time on Sumbawa and Lombok. And I’ve been to Costa Rica over 40 times over

My latest surf trip took place in late March, during semana santa. Many people would say to not go during this busy time but that was the only week my friend Henry had to visit with his son, who was making his first surf journey outside of the United States.

I have been asked this question over 100 times – Should I rent a car or hire private transportation? Well the answer is not that easy and there are a few things to consider. The first is how many people are traveling in your group. The second is how much

Each year CR Surf Travel Company gives back to local community and environmental groups and last year was no different. In fact, due to our success we were able to donate well over $1000 to these non-profit organizations. These donations ensure a healthier and safer environment for all travelers coming

These tips are what to do before you rent a car, truck, or SUV in Costa Rica, when you pick up the vehicle, while driving, and what to do when returning the vehicle. Before your trip When comparing rates, be sure to read the reviews of the car rental company

Over the many years of planning surf trips, dozens of travelers have asked for a camper van to enjoy staying right on the beach. Often the cost for these vehicles are lower than staying in a beachfront hotel. And nothing beats watching the sunset (or sunrise if you are on

Costa Rica has more than 800 miles of coastline divided between the Pacific and Caribbean Sea, and over 300 beaches. Two of my favorites are Playa Ventanas just south of Uvita and Playalinda just north of Dominical. Both of these are an easy drive from Manuel Antonio. One has been

Costa Rica has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. They are also some of the deadliest. Each year on average 50 people drown from the dangerous riptides that form along the shoreline. Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death for residents AND tourists in Costa

Photos: Sarah Wohlford, Toni Carter, & Helen Evans On Sunday July 2nd, the 1st Annual Gringo Independence Day Raft Race and Festival took place in Playa Dominical. The entire community showed up to cheer on the rafters and celebrate both the United States and Canada’s independence. The purpose was to

25 Years Ago in Costa Rica – Greg Gordon Happy 25th Birthday Quepolandia! Your magazine has been a part of my entire time living and visiting Dominical and has always been a bulletin of what was happening around Quepos and the entire southern zone. I started my surf report in

Costa Ballena Lifeguards Update – Greg Gordon The guardavidas of Costa Rica have been protecting the beaches of Playa Hermosa and Dominical for years. They were the first program to be awarded a contract by the Municipality of Osa for four lifeguards, but that agreement had expired on January 1st.