The Golfo Dulce is world renowned for its many breaks and is reputed to be one of the best surf locations in all of Costa Rica.

The finest place to go surfing in South Puntarenas has to be Pavones, located in the Southern Golfo Dulce area. Just south of Zancudo, this beach is said to have some of the best surfing along the Pacific coast of Central America. The optimal time to surf here is between April and October, when the swells are at their biggest. Famous for its long lefts, it is said that you can ride a wave in Pavones for over 3 minutes.

The nearby Playa Zancudo is also a great place to go surfing; however the waves here are not as big as on Pavones. Playa Zancudo is ideally suited to novice and intermediate surfers. Aside from surfing you can enjoy a number of activities on this stunning dark sand beach, making it a popular place for tourists in the region.