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…
3 Surfing Tips For Tall People
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
Hey, you — tall person! Yeah, the one who could ride all the roller coasters in elementary school, often gets yelled at for blocking the view during concerts, and can never get…
5 Safety Tips for Travelers in Costa Rica
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
Safety is a basic human need. We want to travel, see new places, and meet new people, and sometimes the only thing holding us back from doing so is our fear of…
7 Things To Do in Bahia Ballena
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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…
How to Choose a Hat for Your Tropical Vacation
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
When visiting the tropics, it is imperative to bring a hat! I am constantly shocked when our guests roll into Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica — a town that is located just nine…
Top 10 Reasons People Choose Bodhi Surf + Yoga
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After only a few weeks interning at Bodhi Surf + Yoga, I’ve already had a wide variety of experiences in the community of Bahia Ballena. Last week, I had an amazing opportunity…
7 Ways To Be An Ocean Guardian at School
Words by Bodhi Surf + Yoga
This summer, did you swim, surf, snorkel, or dive deep into the ocean? If you’re like me, you may have realized that when you’re in the ocean, you are completely immersed in…
Bodhi Surf + Yoga Recognized As A “Best For The World” B Corp
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Every year, the team at B Lab (the global nonprofit that certifies B Corporations) chooses B Corps based on their annual Impact Assessment scores and recognizes them as “Best for the World”….
Bahia Ballena Builds Giant Humpback Whale From Plastic Bottles
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Part of our Ocean Guardian Journey (our Corporate Responsibility Program) is to help make our own community better and stronger. One way we have done so is by working alongside other community…
Is It Ever Too Late to Learn to Surf?
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“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…
Costa Rica, A Great Destination For First-Time Travelers
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My name is Hannah Walsh and I am 19 years old, and a firm believer in the benefits of travel and all that can be learned through experiences abroad. I’m from Massachusetts,…
10 Reasons to Visit Costa Ballena This Winter
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Ah, November. Crisp autumn air and beautiful foliage are behind us, and we are all looking forward to holiday feasts and spending time with family and friends. For those of us who…
Potable Water in Costa Rica Means Less Chance of Getting Sick
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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…
