Pavones is exactly what you think of when you imagine a Costa Rican surf town. The drive in is bumpy, dusty and long but once you’re there, it’s worth every pothole. The town has a cantina, a few restaurants, a soccer field and a world-class point break wave, one of the longest lefts in the world. The people are friendly, the vibe is mellow and dogs and horses roam the beach.

We stayed at my sisters’ new Yoga retreat, Pavones Yoga, which is still under construction but has the most magnificent views. From her balcony you can see across the Golfo Dulce to the Peninsula de Osa and watch surfers riding the long lefts into the bay.

According to locals, it had been the best January and February they could remember for surf but unfortunately for us, we were only catching the tail end of a swell. We still caught plenty of waves and had our fun but we never got to see it at it’s best. Guess that only means one thing, we’ll just have to go back.

Jenny on a Pavones Left

We had a long drive back to San Jose but were upgrading from the Montero to a new Toyota Tacoma. And while it had comforts we had long forgotten, A/C, a horn, music and a suspension system that actually worked, it had no personality. It was sad to leave the Montero behind but we were grateful for how it handled.

All good things must come to an end. Unbelievably, another trip has come and gone. There are always ups and downs and things never go as planned but I walk away with great memories and look forward to the next adventure.

Pura Vida.
Jenny


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