Adrianne

How to choose a surfing bathing suit
, / Jan 13

How to Choose the Best Swimsuit for Surfing

Hi! My name is Adrianne and I am one of the co-founders of Bodhi Surf + Yoga, and an avid surfer with over fifteen years of experience getting tossed around by the…

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Costa Rican typical breakfast
/ Aug 12

Gallo Pinto: Recipe & History of Costa Rica’s Traditional Beans & Rice Breakfast

Gallo Pinto is a simple and classic breakfast consisting of rice, beans, and Salsa Lizano (another Tico must-try). What Is Gallo Pinto? Gallo Pinto, the national dish of Costa Rica,proves that simple…

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Playa Chaman, Costa Rica
/ Dec 19

Weather in Bahia Ballena – Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica by Month

There is one set of questions that we get asked time and again by prospective guests who want to get their surf and yoga on here with us at Bodhi Surf +…

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Travel to Costa Ballena
/ May 31

How to Get From SJO to Costa Ballena, Costa Rica

The Costa Ballena region is an amazing place to visit with plenty of activities to do and sights to see, and the only a three and a half hour drive will take…

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Sunset at Playa Chaman, Costa Rica
/ Feb 15

7 Things To Do in Bahia Ballena

Bahia Ballena is a small town on the Southern Pacific coast of Central America’s most visited country — Costa Rica. Bahia Ballena translates to “whale bay”, and the town is thus named…

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Wear a hat in the tropics
/ Jan 25

How to Choose a Hat for Your Tropical Vacation

When visiting the tropics, it is imperative to bring a hat! I am constantly shocked when our guests roll in to Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica — a town that is located just…

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Surfing frustrations
/ May 4

Is It Ever Too Late to Learn to Surf?

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese Proverb We get this question a lot from prospective guests, and it makes…

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Potable water Uvita Costa Rica
/ Nov 14

Potable Water in Costa Rica Means Less Chance of Getting Sick

A common concern that many travelers have when considering where to take their vacation is, “how clean is _______?” This is obviously a worry because if you only have a week or…

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Soft top surfboard for protection
/ May 5

Top 5 Boo-boos to Expect at a Surf Camp

Note: this blog post does not address serious or life-threatening surf-related injuries or chronic ailments that affect long-term surfers I’ve been getting a lot of questions about surfing injuries lately such as:…

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Dominical surf break
/ Feb 11

The Scaredy-Cat’s Guide to Surfing in Dominical

Despite having lived in the Costa Ballena area for over four years, I have only surfed in Dominical — a mere 20-minute drive away, and one of Costa Rica’s most famous surf…

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