the Jungle Paradise of Costa Rica
It has been a week and a half of hiking thru the jungle, surfing incredible waves, and waking up to the sounds of howler monkeys here in Costa Rica. I traveled by boat, taxi, and bus from Bocas del Toro across the border to the little surf village that sprung up next to Pavones, Costa Rica. Pavones boasts the 2nd longest left wave in the world. Sometimes it can go for more than 500 yards. It gets to the point where your thighs start burning from so many turns and pumps. Alas, I didnt see a wave connect that far but I did catch some 100+ yarders which is tops for me. Other than surfing there isn't much in the town. A soccer field (they are definitely pumped up for the upcoming World Cup), a little grocery store and some cabinas. I found a little spot for $12 a night and lived off pb&j's. After 5 days of surfing and weary shoulders from paddling I made my way across the gulf to Carate, the stepping stone into Corcavado Nat'l Park. This place has it all. Just about an...