Warner Rojas, a mountain climber and adventurer, wants people in Costa Rica to follow him to the Himalayas as he becomes the first Tico to plant the flag at the summit of the Everest. Starting on March 27, Warner will begin broadcasting his voyage and arduous climb online and on television thanks to an array of digital broadcasting tools he will be carrying along. The special broadcast will beg...

Official Websites Facebook - FEFACR Facebook - American Football CR Click here to see the league calendar. While nobody is expecting that American football is going to replace soccer as the national sport anytime soon, it is undeniable that its popularity with Ticos has increased dramatically in the last few years. Before 2008 it was uncommon to see American football being played an...

ESCAZU - In the hills off Calle Vieja, the old road connecting Santa Ana and Escazu, a group of daredevils riding iron horses frequently get together to negotiate the most unlikely promontories and man-made obstacles, defying gravity and doing their best to stay perched atop their curious two-wheeled vehicles. The object is not only to get from point A to point B, but also to ensure that feet do n...

In the surfing world when someone says the name Carlos Muñoz it does not generally ring any bells. Beyond Central America Carlos was never a household name, but as with any great feat in life that can change in seconds and in Carlos’s case that changed in about five seconds. In athletics most moments of brilliance span an entire quarter or period, but in surfing this can occur in a flash. Carlos s...

After two weeks of relatively no surf, Santa Teresa is hosting the first local contest of 2012. All the regulars have been training hard to get a good start this year, competition is sure to be fierce. Forbes Magazine recently ranked Santa Teresa as one of the top 10 beaches in the world. Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, Jan 27th 2012 - After two weeks of relatively no surf, the local population is l...

There have been a lot of changes in travel lately. Airline fees tend to bring you to your knees in the past few years. I want to touch base with the traveling surfer and fisherman who are interested in traveling to Costa Rica. All of you “water sport junkies” have been hit really hard where it hurts the most, your wallet. I am on a mission to get the most out of my money, have the best time, and n...

Days before the inauguration of the 6th annual Reef Central American Surf Games, the coach of the National Surfing Team made something very clear: “Our goal and responsibility will be to come away with gold medals for all teams, as well as capturing the top spot in all divisions.” Jose Urena was not taking any chances. “We called up the same team as we had for Panama, plus some under-18 surfers wh...

In Tico parlance, zafarrancho is the preferred word to describe a disorderly situation in which excitement, confusion and frustration rule the sentiments of a mob. Such was the scene at the Arenas Skate & Surf shop located in the heart of Downtown San Jose. Three-time X Games medalist Ryan Sheckler and his Plan B (not to be confused with the reggaeton duo that performed with Don Omar at Palmar...

Brian Farley is the owner and operator of CR Surf Charters. Every year in January the ”Papagayo Winds” arrive in Guanacastes on cue , as if directed by Spielberg or Scorsese. And for many, heavy winds at the beach and surf are somewhat of an annoyance. But for sport fisherman and surfers the mind races and the pulse quickens in anticipation of this epic part of the summer season here in the dr...

For Tico skaters the first decade of the 21st century has been a great period of revival for their favorite activity. Skateboarding in Costa Rica is no longer just an extreme sport, it has become part of the global skater culture, complete with distinguished riders, talented photographers chronicling the happenings in the culture, fashion, professional organizations, promoters, and more. The...

This is a guest post by Aaron Atkey, who is a member of Mambo Surf. Costa Rica has long been a hotspot amongst the international surf community. Through the 60’s and 70’s it was hailed as a far off mystical land of great waves, chilled locals, and epic adventures. What we are left with today in Costa Rica is very different than what was started so many years ago, but there are many surviving ...

A little known fact about me is that I enjoy bodybuilding, not so much lately, but definitely in my University days while I lived in Toronto. Recently I have been on the look out for a gym to go to in the San Jose province of Costa Rica. There are a few to choose from, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. One thing is for sure, you have to get creative with the equipment at the gyms here ...

It was a nail-biter until the very end. For the third time in a row, Liga Deportiva Alajuelense (LDA) came away victorious in the final game of the Winter Tournament of the First Division, the highest honor for professional football in Costa Rica. The victory marked the 27th time that Alajuela's favorite team has claimed the coveted First Division title. It was not an easy feat for La Liga....

The year 2011 may not have been the most auspicious for one of Costa Rica's most fervent passions. Football fans who were ecstatic with the signing of highly respected manager Ricardo La Volpe to lead the haphazard national team quickly lost faith in his legendary abilities after “La Sele” suffered a string of losses and dubious performances. La Volpe's press conferences became infamous as he ment...