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Guiones Reviews and Ratings

(Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

Visitor reviews of Guiones surf break

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Guiones Ratings

Overall: 3.4. Based on 4 votes. Vote

Quality on a good day: 3.2


Consistency of Surf: 3.8

(1: Guiones is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).

Regional Rating: 3.7

(1: Guiones is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Guanacaste. 5: the best break in Guanacaste).

Difficulty Level: 2.2


Onshore Wind: 4.0

(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Guiones can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).

Other Options: 4.0

(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Guiones, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).

Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.0

(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Guiones are often excellent).

Water Quality: 4.0


Crowds: 2.8

(1: Often too crowded. 5: Guiones is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).

Access: 4.0

(1: Getting to Guiones requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).

Scenery: 4.5


Local Attitude: 3.5


Accommodation: 4.0

(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Guiones for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).

Camping: 2.0

(1: Camping at Guiones is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).

Entertainment: 3.5

(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Guiones is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).

Equipment and Repairs: 3.5


Eating: 3.5

(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Guiones, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).

Drinking: 3.5

(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Guiones where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).