The Best Places to Eat in Uvita, Costa Rica
Words by George Frost
More often than not when our guests book with us here at Bodhi Surf + Yoga, they email us asking about our home, Bahia Ballena – Uvita. What’s the most common thing we get asked about? Food! It’s only right that, as food lovers ourselves, we create a comprehensive guide for where to eat here in…
Family Surf Camp Costa Rica: The Ritual of Return for 4+ Years
Words by Travis Bays
There is a specific moment, usually around 2:00 PM on a Saturday in Uvita, when the van doors slide open and the humid, sweet scent of the Costa Rican jungle meets the…
Conscious Travel: The Heartfelt Invitation to Step Out of the Noise and Travel Differently
Words by Travis Bays
If you have spent any time researching a vacation recently, you have likely been hit with an exhausting tidal wave of marketing terminology. Your social media feeds insist that you must look…
A Season of Reset: Surf, Yoga, and the Power of Silence in Uvita
Words by Travis Bays
We are living in a loud, fast-paced world, and for many of us, the constant daily noise leaves our batteries running dangerously low. This past season at Bodhi Surf + Yoga felt…
Why We Don’t Sell Transformation (And Why You Shouldn’t Buy It)
Words by Travis Bays
There’s a word people expect us to use. It shows up in nearly every corner of the modern wellness world. It’s on glossy websites, retreat landing pages, and carefully curated Instagram captions….
Ayurveda Series – Where is my Guru? Finding Wisdom and Spirituality in Surf + Yoga Retreats
Words by Pilar
We’ve arrived at a pretty big milestone – this is our tenth blog of the Ayurveda Series! We’ve received an overwhelming amount of support over these last few months, and an incredible…
The Power of One Thing: Why Our 2026 Surf-A-Thon Has a Single Focus
Words by Travis Bays
For a long time, when people asked what Bodhi Surf + Yoga gave back to the community, the honest answer was: a lot of things… Environmental projects. Youth programs. Local needs that…
Ayurveda Series – Ancient Wisdom for Athletes in the Tropics
Words by Pilar
We’re very happy to have you back for another wisdom-bomb from Pilar – Bodhi Surf + Yoga co-owner and Ayurveda expert in training. In our last Ayurveda edition we dived deep into…
Is It Safe to Surf in Costa Rica? Your Guide to Sharks, Crocs, and the Real Local Wildlife
Words by Travis Bays
You’ve booked the tickets, packed the reef-safe sunscreen, and you are finally ready to trade the concrete jungle for the warmth of the Costa Rican coast where the wild meets the welcoming….
The True Cost of the Beachfront View: Rethinking Surf Tourism and Coastal Development
Words by Travis Bays
At Bodhi Surf + Yoga, some of our most profound conversations don’t happen in the water — they happen around the table at our communal breakfast and lunches before and after the…
Guest Experience Stories: April – Bodysurfing, Birthdays, and Boogying
Words by George Frost
Here we are with the fifth edition of our Guest Experience Stories blog series! We’ve thoroughly enjoyed writing these blogs. They allow us to take a moment to truly reflect on the…
The Invisible Highway: Why the New Cocos-Osa Swimway Confirmation Matters for Every Ocean Guardian
Words by Travis Bays
Imagine standing on the soft, dark sands of Playa Uvita at dawn. To your left, the lush, mist-covered mountains of the Osa Peninsula reach out into the Pacific like a green finger…
20 Years in the Pura Vida: A Candid Look at Safety, Community, and Connection in Costa Rica
Words by Travis Bays
Twenty years ago, I arrived in Costa Rica as a Peace Corps volunteer. I came with a backpack, a surfboard, and a desire to learn. What I found was a culture that…
