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World's Best Surf Destinations

Zip up your wetsuit, grab your board and get ready to hit the waves at Travel Channel’s favorite surf destinations – known for their beauty as well as their break.

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Playa Grande, Costa Rica
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Playa Grande, Costa Rica

The beach town of Playa Grande is known as one of Costa Rica's best surfing spots. It also happens to be home to the second largest nesting ground of the largest marine reptile, the Leatherback Turtle.

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