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Visiting Pavones
Pavones Costa Rica is one of them famous surfing destinations in Costa Rica and Central America. It is located in Golfo Dulce of the Southern Pacific, and it’s not an ordinary surfing town. In Pavones you will find some of the longest waves in the world. In fact, Red Bull recorded Robby Naish surfing a wave for over 2 minutes and 15 seconds, traveling more than 1 kilometer. Although many consider Pavones to have two different waves, an inner and outer wave, it is recommended for experienced surfers only.
Pavones is not the easiest destination in Costa Rica to get to, but well worth your efforts. In addition to world-class surfing, you’ll find incredibly biodiversity, exciting adventure tours and a unique culture of ex-pats and locals who are determined to keep Pavones a quiet, eco-friendly surfing destination.
If you want a challenging hike among lush Costa Rica flora and fauna, howler monkeys and white faced capuchin monkeys, sloths and several tropical bird species, visit the Golfito Wildlife Refuge! It’s only about 60 km from Pavones and spans 28 square kilometers. The refuge was created to protect the valuable biodiversity as well as the water and is a great place for eco-tourists. Hikes are steep, challenging and take about two hours. 
If you aren’t an experienced surfer but you still want to enjoy the unique and peaceful beach culture of Pavones, you can! There are other popular activities available including sport fishing, canopy tours and horseback riding. You might also spot humpback whales in the deep water off the coast.
Getting to Pavones can be a bit tricky. The best way to get to Pavones is by going through Golfito. You can drive or take a 
Many of the hotels in Pavones are quite basic, but have been growing in the last couple years. For a remote hotel immersed in nature, stay at the 
Pavones is rather small but you can still find a variety of restaurants to enjoy. For Italian and vegetarian/vegan-friendly food, try La Bruschetta. If you’re looking for a cup of coffee and dessert, stop by Cafe de la Suerte. If you’re craving a traditional Costa Rica casado, eat at Ebenezer. If you want fresh seafood with an ice-cold Imperial, try La Casona de Perron! 
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