Nicoya is the driest and sunniest region of Costa Rica, a sun and beach destination, but above all the carrier of the best surfing options in the country. The peninsula is one of the only five blue zones on the planet: the Ticos who live there have fantastic health and very long lives.

Here are some of the towns that surf lovers around the world know well: Montezuma, Tamarindo, Nosara, Mal País and Santa Teresa (these last two are together)