During the winter months, storm swells roll westward across the Caribbean until they slam up against the fringing reef just off Puerto Viejo, which redistributes the surge into one of the country's largest and most famous breaks: Salsa Brava. This

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During the winter months, storm swells roll westward across the Caribbean until they slam up against the fringing reef just off Puerto Viejo, which redistributes the surge into one of the country's largest and most famous breaks: Salsa Brava. This fast-moving barrel, which rolls over razor-sharp corals and can stand as tall as 20 feet, draws surfers from all over the world. Only experienced surfers should tackle this particular wave, but novices can watch the action from the waterfront before hitting the smaller breaks north and south of the town.

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