(QCOSTARICA) After a close competition in which the best waves from all continents participated, Playa Hermosa de Garabito, Puntarenas, was designated as the most recent World Surf Reserve (WSR) by the non-profit organization Save the Waves Coalition (STWC ).
In addition to international recognition, the objective of this award is to preserve and enhance the environmental, cultural, economic and community attributes characteristic of the area.
The “National Stadium” of Costa Rican surfing will be the first World Surf Reserve in Central America and the eleventh globally.
“Playa Hermosa was a perfect candidate for the WSR designation. With its incredible biodiversity and environmental attributes, as well as a clear conservation vision for the future, this surfing ecosystem is highly deserving of the title.
“This is also a very exciting choice for the program, as it will be the first World Surf Reserve in Central America,” said Save The Waves Coalition Executive Director Nik Strong-Cvetich.
The organization finally adds that as a country, Costa Rica is a model of sustainable development that has prioritized the conservation of natural resources, making it a favorite destination for traveling surfers who come to enjoy nature and warm culture.
All these elements weighed for Playa Hermosa to join the prestigious list of World Reserves along with:
Hermosa, Puntarenas (not to be confused with Hermosa in Guanacaste) is one of the most visited places to observe and practice surfing in the whole country and it seeks to achieve a harmonious balance between sport, development and environmental conservation, so that it can be replicated on other beaches in the country.
Playa Hermosa’s beach breaks deliver all year round A-frame peaks, perfect waves, and several tube riding opportunities. The area has 15 surf spots, including point breaks.
Although it shines in the spring during the south swell season, the region produces the most consistent waves in Costa Rica.
Playa Hermosa was first surfed by locals in the 1970s.
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