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Marino Ballena National Park in Uvita Costa Rica
/ Aug 24, 2026

Is Uvita, Costa Rica Safe? An Honest Guide to Our Jungle Town

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2022 and was thoroughly refreshed in August 2026 to bring you the most up-to-date information on local crime trends, ocean conditions, tap water quality,…

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Playa Uvita Best place to surf in costa rica
/ Aug 10, 2026

Playa Uvita: Why It’s the Best Place to Learn to Surf in Costa Rica

*A Quick Note from Bodhi: We originally shared this guide in 2023, but ocean conditions and local details change! We’ve completely refreshed this piece for 2026 to bring you the most accurate,…

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, / Jul 21, 2026

Family Surf Camp Costa Rica: The Ritual of Return for 4+ Years

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…

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Surf lessons in the Marino Ballena National Park in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
/ Jun 25, 2026

A Season of Reset: Surf, Yoga, and the Power of Silence in Uvita

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…

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Surf lessons with Bodhi Surf + Yoga in the Marino Ballena National Park in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
, / Jun 2, 2026

The Power of One Thing: Why Our 2026 Surf-A-Thon Has a Single Focus

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…

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Cooling off at the Uvita Waterfall in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
/ May 29, 2026

Ayurveda Series – Ancient Wisdom for Athletes in the Tropics

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…

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Marine life in the Marino Ballena National Park in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
/ May 20, 2026

Is It Safe to Surf in Costa Rica? Your Guide to Sharks, Crocs, and the Real Local Wildlife

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….

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Marino Ballena National Park in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
/ May 13, 2026

The True Cost of the Beachfront View: Rethinking Surf Tourism and Coastal Development

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…

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Bodysurfing lessons at the Marino Ballena National Park with Bodhi Surf + Yoga
/ May 8, 2026

Guest Experience Stories: April – Bodysurfing, Birthdays, and Boogying

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…

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Looking back at the Marino Ballena National Park in Uvita, Osa, Costa Rica
, / May 7, 2026

The Invisible Highway: Why the New Cocos-Osa Swimway Confirmation Matters for Every Ocean Guardian

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…

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