Surf Lesson at Cabo Matapalo, Osa Peninsula

Cabo Matapalo, is a secluded and breathtaking beach location in Costa Rica. This is an off-the-beaten-path area south of Puerto Jiménez, and the beach community here has been lauded for its sustainability initiatives in protecting this tract of ocean, shore, and surrounding jungle. Your destination is a 5-mile stretch of tawny sand with crashing surf, where you'll receive a private surf lesson with an experienced instructor at Pan Dulce, a stunning beach with warm water and exquisite coastline views.

Your two-hour surfing lesson will be tailored to your skill level, so both beginners and advanced surfers can find waves to ride. Since the breaks are inside the Dulce Gulf, wave conditions are consistently excellent. As you surf, listen to the calls of howler monkeys echoing from the forest and watch ruby-hued macaws swoop through the trees along the shore.