About Costa Rica Surf Trip
What We Believe In
At Costa Rica Surf Trip we believe in the power of uplifting and supporting local people and businesses through sustainable practices. We share the very best of Costa Rica with domestic and international visitors, who seek to connect on a deeper level with our culture and collaborate with our local communities during their travels.
Why We Are Successful
We are successful because of our 100% Costa Rican team and the passionate and caring contributions of our providers, friends, family, and guests. That's why we're offering our community the opportunity to join us in our 10th Anniversary Celebration and give you the chance to highlight your incredible products and services, while helping to make this event a huge success!
Our Hope
We hope you’ll join us in celebrating our 10th Anniversary by sponsoring, attending, or participating in this event; it’s as much about YOU and YOUR continued success and happiness as it is about ours. We can’t do what we do without YOU!
Our Vision
- To be an exemplary company that inspires current and future generations of Costa Ricans and international travelers.
- To help others live with passion and purpose, showing respect for each other & our planet.
- To be internationally recognized for sustainable tourism based on community-focused and culturally sensitive travel.
- To provide not only income but also growth opportunities to our communities through the surf & travel industries.
- To provide the very best and most EPIC experiences to each and every guest by allowing travelers to connect with nature in a variety of ways.
- To spread the love for the ocean through surfing so guests take what they learn far beyond their limited time with us in Costa Rica.
Our Mission
- Provide 100% Costa Rican Owned and Operated Travel & Surf Services to ensure truly locally crafted experiences for our guests.
- Combine local connections and contracts to ensure our providers and vendors are compensated with livable wages and guests receive valuable services and products in exchange.
- Prioritize the importance of protecting our natural resources, to ensure long term success & prosperity for future generations to come!
About Our Community Event
Each year, we hold our anniversary surf tournament to celebrate in the community of Playa Samara, where we started. The beach is filled with spectators for the surf competition, with multiple DJs, and live music throughout the entire day (and night)! The event is family friendly and the party doesn’t stop ‘til after the sun goes down, with awards, music and dancing!
This year, we’ve added Sponsor’s Circle to allow our sponsors the opportunity to showcase their goods & services, and make sales/connections directly with our community at the event. We will also have a raffle available for spectators and surfers to participate for a chance to win prizes from our awesome event sponsors!
Event Schedule
9-10 am Surf Lesson for Kids
Free Lesson
10 am Surf Tournament & Sponsor's Circle
Multiple event categories, $20 / 10.000 colones inscription per category, excellent prizes! Get the information and handle your Surf Tournament Registration here!
~5:30 pm Paddle Out
Annual Paddle Out in memory of Chris Foerster.
~7 pm Awards Ceremony & Closing Party
Awards ceremony providing prizes for all category winners, raffle winners, & live music by Costa Rican artists or DJs.
Past Event Highlights
4 Surf Categories
- Open Men, Open Women, Open Longboard (mixed), Juniors (mixed)
50+ Tournament Participants
- 9-47 years old
1,000+ Beach Spectators
- All ages
50+ Paddle Out Participants
- All ages!
International DJs & Professional Announcers
10th Anniversary Event Sponsors
Premium Event Sponsors
Costa Rica Surf Trip
Las Olas Playa Sámara
Las Olas Playa Tamarindo
Liz Swimwear CR
La Cabra Sámara
Silver Event Sponsors
Samara Fisiowellness
Golf Cart Samara
Samara Medical Center
Bronze Event Sponsors
Hotel Samara Beach
Roots Bakery & Cafe
Mar de Chicas
Mar de Chicas
Hotel Entre Dos Aguas
Product & Services Event Sponsors
La Cuchara Familiar
VinoSin Verguenza
Locanda Sámara Beach
Funding Disclosure
The community event is not-for-profit. ALL sponsorship funds collected are utilized solely for this event’s success and celebration for the enjoyment of the community. A small portion of funding is used to fulfill individual Sponsor benefits.
The remaining fundraising effort is used to compensate & provide:
- Experienced Judges
- Professional Announcer
- International DJs
- Skilled Musicians
- Public Raffles
- CASH & material PRIZES!
Thank You for 10 Years of Support!
A love letter to ALL OF YOU! We know we can't do what we love without you!
To our kind & caring community
You make the day to day possible. Keep us fed, provide morale, tend to our banks, our restaurants, stores, and shops. You work with us to make events like our anniversary possible. You understand how hard it is to advance, and that when we work together, we are able to accomplish so much more. Thank you for teaching us, learning with us, and growing with us!
To our respectful, responsible, professional, knowledgeable providers
You are often the first and last faces our guests see (and sometimes you are the only ones they see)! The way you represent yourselves also reflects on us - and our 5 star reviews belong to you, too! We only work with the BEST so that we always provide the best. Thank you for always giving YOUR best so we can continue to gain trust, grow, and share our beautiful country together!
To our reliable, friendly, life-changing staff (past, present, and future)
Thank you for showing up. For doing it tired. Hot. or Alone. For doing it perfectly even when we aren't watching. For working together to give our clients the very best. For your suggestions, to make us better as a company, and as people. Thank you for rolling with the tides when we need to. For dropping everything when we need you. Thank you for committing to learning and growing with us. Thank you for sticking around. Thank you for being part of our family - because your friendship is not confined by office walls. Thank you for being part of our story. Without you, we don't exist. You are the real faces of our company that guests remember long past their visit.
Finally, to our esteemed guests (past, present & future)
We don't do this for the money. We don't do it for fame. We don't do it for our own satisfaction, either. We do what we do because we want to CONNECT. What, you ask? YOU! Our goal is to connect you to the multiple layers of our culture, in ways only we can.
The many layers of Cultural Connection
We have our overarching culture of Costa Rica, of course. Mixed with the relaxed yet energetic vibe of surf culture. The calming side of connecting with our natural culture. Then there's a greater understanding of sustainable culture: where you learn that sustainability is so much more than recycling, reducing and reusing; it's about empowering, supporting, and inspiring community.
Our birthday wish
We hope that we are - and continue to be - the first place you turn when you want to experience epic local, community-centered, sustainable travel in Costa Rica! We look forward to the next 10 years with you!
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
We'll see you for the 10th Anniversary of Costa Rica Surf Trip in Samara on May 10th to celebrate with our epic community event & surf tournament!