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It looks like paradise... but the Costa Rica resort where a surfing legend was murdered while living with girlfriend less than half his age is hiding a seedy underbelly
18 Feb 2026 06:32 GMT
… has a level 2 travel advisory for Costa Rica, … Rica. Violent crime also affects tourists. This includes armed robbery, … with Panama.
The famous surf spot is popular with backpackers … its famous Salsa Brava waves.
Surfing the powerful hollow swells, …
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Students from alternative school offer odd jobs to fund Tofino surf trip
18 Feb 2026 04:00 GMT
… $2,000 for a June surf and camping trip to Tofino … hand at another boardsport: surfing.
“I don’t travel,” said Scarlett Lewis … ’s looking forward to trying surfing and spending time outdoors with …
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U.S. surfing legend Kurt Van Dyke killed in Costa Rica home invasion
18 Feb 2026 00:05 GMT
… s Southern Caribbean Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, told La … Northern California’s most notable surfing pioneers, while his mother, … Betty, also a competitive surfing champion, encouraged women in … up together, farming and surfing.”
While the incident is …
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Surfing legend killed in a home invasion in Costa Rica
17 Feb 2026 22:15 GMT
… the Southern Caribbean Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, told La … be isolated and unrelated to tourists.
"I am very … a "hardcore" surfing family, according to the newspaper … out with … was passionate about surfing; passionate about life."
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California surf legend Kurt Van Dyke murdered in brutal home invasion in Costa Rica
17 Feb 2026 21:42 GMT
… s Southern Caribbean Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, told La Nación … has been so peaceful.”
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Van Dyke was no … he was part of a surfing dynasty. His father, Gene … familiar face in the surf community.
Beyond surfing, the Van Dyke family …
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This Martha Stewart-styled Travel Outfit Is a 'Game-changer'
17 Feb 2026 19:58 GMT
… Stewart’s elegant and timeless travel look with finds starting … a ringing endorsement to this travel writer. She opted for … finish will also complement every travel outfit you have. Smoothly … , running errands, or channel surfing on your couch. The pull …
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California Surfing Legend Kurt Van Dyke Murdered In Costa Rica
17 Feb 2026 19:22 GMT
… Cruz native from a prominent surfing family. His father, Gene … 's most famous surfing pioneers, while his mother, … respected figure in the local surfing community, earning the nickname … s Southern Caribbean Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, expressed concern …
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“RIP”: California Fans Mourn Surfing Legend’s Untimely Gruesome Death
17 Feb 2026 19:08 GMT
… Cruz legend from a pioneering surf family. Nicknamed “The King” … Dyke, helped shape the surf scene in Northern California, … at local markets.
Local tourism leaders have called the attack … from years of dedication to surfing and relentless physical fitness. …
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Who was Kurt Van Dyke? California surfing legend stabbed to death after girlfriend zip-tied in Costa Rica
17 Feb 2026 16:56 GMT
… event occurred in the popular tourist destination of Puerto Viejo de … Dyke gained recognition within the surfing community due to his involvement …
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American surfing legend Kurt Van Dyke killed in brutal home invasion
17 Feb 2026 15:16 GMT
… the Southern Caribbean Chamber of Tourism and Commerce addressed Van … violence reported like this against tourists. In recent months there … not to do with tourists and the people who … ;
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