Forbes Features Lamangata’s Approach to Luxury Surf Instruction

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Forbes spotlights Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort in a feature exploring how the boutique property combines world-class surf instruction with wellness-focused hospitality on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast.

In the piece, Forbes contributor Roger Sands examines the resort’s personalized coaching model, which includes pool sessions for beginners, video and drone footage review in a space overlooking the coastline, and progression-based instruction across all skill levels. The article highlights Head Surf Coach Junior Vargas Salazar’s approach: “We never want surfing to feel intimidating or one-size-fits-all.”

Founder Debbie Gruelle shares the philosophy behind Lamangata’s design, explaining that the resort was created to prove “a world-class surf retreat can exist in true harmony with nature.” The property runs on solar energy, features open-air architecture, and sits 1,200 feet above sea level with direct access to Dominical Beach. Forbes notes that the name Lamangata combines the Swedish word Mångata (the moon’s reflection across water) with the Spanish “La,” capturing the calm the property is designed to evoke.

Sands writes that the resort caters to first-time surfers, experienced wave riders, and luxury travelers seeking adventure beyond a typical resort stay. With six ocean-facing suites and the option for exclusive use, Lamangata serves couples, families, and executive teams looking for privacy and personalization.

By featuring Lamangata’s coaching model and design philosophy, Forbes positions the resort as a destination where surf instruction, wellness, and environmental stewardship converge.

Read the full feature on Forbes

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