Over the past couple of decades, Costa Rica has seen an explosion in the number of its citizens who have taken up the sport of surfing. Blessed with coastlines on two bodies of water that feature some of the best waves in the world, the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean, it’s no surprise that so many have taken to dancing on the sea. It’s not just the boys either. Much like the rest of the world, women of all ages are making up a larger percentage of the surfing population than in years past.

This charge by female surfing in Costa Rica is being led by a handful of extremely talented women, and Witch’s Rock Surf Camp recently had the chance to interview 5 of the best female surfers Costa Rica has to offer.

The following is part-1 of a 5-part series where we get to meet the top 5 female surfers in Costa Rica. These women charge and are the faces of surfing’s future here in the land of Pura Vida. Each has a different story to tell, so please enjoy.

 

Name: Veronica Quiros Meza

Costa Rica Professional Ranking: 5th

Age: 36 years old

Years of surfing: 11 years

Years competing: 7 years

Favorite wave in Costa Rica: Lora in Santa Teresa and the reef of Mal Pais, which is perfect!

What do you do when you’re not surfing: I like to run, swim, I just started Pilates 2 weeks ago, I have my own Bikini company so it takes out a lot of time, I ‘m a full-time mom trying to spend as much time with my family and I am also the vice-president of the surf association here in Santa Teresa, Mal Pais.

What advice would you give to grommets and younger competitors: If you want something you got to work a lot for it! If something is not working, don’t stop trying it can be surfing or in life! Never give up!

What advice will you give to a new surfer: Never discourage your self. You will be fall many times, but this is how you learn!

What are some of the awards you’ve won surfing?: I am the local champion since 2010 and currently 5th place in the national surf competitions. I have won in many places in Costa Rica, including Boca Barranca.

Where else in the world has your surfing taken you?: In 2008 I was selected in the national team to compete in Guatemala and Ecuador.

How do you feel when you surf?: I feel free and with a lot of desire to live life to his fullest.

This article is brought to you by Witch’s Rock Surf Campin Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica. If you are interested in attending Surf Camp and learning from some of Costa Rica’s best surfing instructors, please contact the team at Witch’s Rock or call 1-888-318-7873(SURF).