FORBES Names Lamangata a Standout in the New Era of Surf-Luxury Travel

Lamangata featured in FORBES

FORBES spotlights Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort in its feature “As Surf Tourism Swells, These Destinations Redefine the Experience,” exploring how a new class of surf retreats is transforming travel across the Americas.

In the story, Forbes highlights Lamangata as one of Costa Rica’s most distinctive surf destinations—set along the country’s southern Pacific coast near the Osa Peninsula. Described as “one of the most special surf retreats in the country,” Lamangata is recognized for blending world-class surf with refined hospitality, representing the next evolution of surf tourism—where adventure, wellness, and sustainability converge.

Set above the Pacific with six ocean-view suites, an infinity pool, yoga studio, and farm-to-table dining sourced from on-site gardens, Lamangata offers a setting as inspiring as the waves below. Head Surf Instructor Junior Vargas Salazar shares insight on the region’s year-round surf conditions, noting, “The southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica… is hands-down one of the best surf zones in the country. We’re just 15 minutes from four totally different breaks, so we can match each session to the surfer’s skill level and the day’s conditions.”

Forbes also spotlights Lamangata’s personalized approach—pairing expert surf coaching with video and drone analysis, daily wellness options, and a deep connection to the land through sustainable dining and design. Together, these elements place Lamangata at the forefront of a new wave of surf travel where adventure, comfort, and authenticity meet.

Read the full feature in Forbes

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