Police arrived at local businesses in central Pavones at 4 a.m. this morning with body armor, rifles, and gas masks to protect the demolition crews from the local residents who had to rally to ...

Pavones, a small surfing paradise in Golfito, Costa Rica, faces a growing battle to protect its iconic wave, local community, and fragile ecosystem. Known for its 800-meter left break—one of the ...

This wave is about 90 minutes away from Golfito. The road is pretty decent, but not fully paved. Almost any vehicle can get through during the dry season, but I’d recommend a 4×4 if you’re going in ...

Costa Rica has no shortage of options across the spectrum, from simple and rustic lodges to 5 star resorts, and everything in between--a big gentrification project in a sensitive and pristine area ...