Uvita is a cracking spot for beginners to do some bodyboarding or surfing along the long and wide Uvita beach. It also has the benefit of being in the Marino Ballena National Park, so you will likely see all sorts of wildlife while here
Whilst not on the normal list of places to visit in Costa Rica, its a good location to relax between Camping in Corcovado National Park and Visiting Manuel Antonio National Park.
The Flutterby House backpackers just off the beach is a great place to grab food, drinks and the boards, but my number one tip is to splurge and stay at the Hotel el Castillo that is around a 15min drive further down the coast. We travelled for 6months around Latin America and this was our favourite place to stay – the views are incredible, the layout gorgeous and the staff couldn’t have been nicer. The right way to relax after after sleeping in a jungle tent!