History
Surf Tourism in Costa Rica
STOKE
Surf Tourism Basics
Tourism - Local
100

Who started the surfing sport?

Who were the (ancient) Hawaiians and Polynesians?

100

There are a few benefits of surf tourism for local Costa Rican communities, what are two main ones?

What is economic revenue and employment opportunities?

P.g 37

100

Which country is cited as a positive example where locals manage surf tourism?

What is Papua New Guinea?

100

According to the article in 2013, how many global participants in surfing were estimated?

What is 35 million?

P.g. 301

100

Name one popular surf break in the San Luis Obispo area.

What is Morro Bay/Pismo Beach/Cayucos/Shell Beach?

200

Who introduced surfing to North America and Australia?

Who is Duke Kahanamoku?

200

One potential negative impact of surf tourism on Costa Rica's environment

What is high-rise condominium construction?

P.g 45

200

In most developing countries, surf tourism is controlled by whom?

What are foreign investors?

200

Surf tourism is a niche within what broader tourism sector?

What is sport tourism?

P.g. 301

200

If you were to apply STOKE principles locally, which type of surf business might benefit most?

What is a surf school or rental shop?

300

Who first discovered and recorded surfing?

Who is Captain James Cook?

300

The term used to describe a surfer's lifestyle centered around their passion

What is Surfer Habitus?

P.g 37, 38 & 44

300

What does STOKE stand for?

What is Sustainable Tourism Operator's Kit for Evaluation?

300

What are those beaches that generate large numbers of tourists who travel to exotic destinations in search of optimal surf experiences?

What are the beaches at Playa Jacó and Playa Hermosa on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast?

P.g 37

300

What environmental issue affects Central Coast surf spots due to runoff or urbanization?

What is coastal pollution?