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Ollie #1 of 4 attractions in Playa Grande
5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Owner description: Frijoles Locos Surf Shop provides surf lessons for the whole family! Our store is packed with retail surf and resort wear, surfboard rentals, snorkel...... more » Owner description: Frijoles Locos Surf Shop provides surf lessons for the whole family! Our store is packed with retail surf and resort wear, surfboard rentals, snorkel equipment, bike rentals, boogie boards, SUP Stand Up Paddleboards and other beach rentals. We offer personalized surf vacation packages for couples, small groups or families (surf guiding, surf lessons, massages, yoga, adventure... see website)....We offer concierge services prior to your arrival, organize your activities, tours, ground transportation, everything you need to make your week go smoothly!If you are traveling to Costa Rica with children, contact us, we have pack n plays/ cribs for rent, portable high chairs, and a stroller.El Frijol Feliz (The Happy Bean) Day Spa and Wellness Center in Playa Grande, adjacent to Frijoles Locos Surf Shop provides all spa services, including incredible massages, facials, pedicures, manicures, delightful body scrubs as well as professional waxing, brazilian bikini waxing too. We have a Kinesiologist/ Chiropractor onsite also.Our apartment upstairs is luxurious, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, just email us for more info/ photos.We are your one stop shop for everything you need! Please contact us prior to arrival so we can best help you for all your vacation needs. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Shops
Ollie #2 of 4 attractions in Playa Grande
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Owner description: Come check out Mini Mop Surf Shop located in Matapalo on the way to the beaches of Playa Grande, where you can be assured your damaged surfboards will...... more » Owner description: Come check out Mini Mop Surf Shop located in Matapalo on the way to the beaches of Playa Grande, where you can be assured your damaged surfboards will be repaired with the highest quality at a fast and affordable rate! We have surfboards for rent and sale available, and even offer surf lessons to any daring newbie wanting to learn the art of surf! Our instructor is a local guy who is fluent in English and Spanish, with years of experience in surfing and teaching. Transportation is available if needed, because we want no surfer left behind! Fees will depend on location of residence. Remember! We have the lowest prices around and the best deals to offer!!! Call us or stop by the shop, which is 200 meters from the soccer field on the right-hand side driving towards Playa Grande. Pura Vida!!! « less
Attraction type  Speciality Shops
Ollie #3 of 4 attractions in Playa Grande
3 of 5 stars 23 reviews
This park supports the Pacific Ocean's largest nesting colony of leatherback turtles.
Attraction type  National Parks