Rachel Agüero to Represent Costa Rica at the Pan American Surfing Games

Our Queen Of The Wave, Rachel Agüero, is getting ready for one of the most important challenges of the season. From April 24 to May 3, she will compete at the 2026 Pan American Surfing Games in Playa Venao, Panama, marking the beginning of the Olympic cycle on the road to Los Angeles 2028.

The event will bring together the best surfers from across the continent in a competition that has steadily established itself as one of the most relevant on the international calendar. Over more than a week, different divisions will not only crown champions, but also highlight the athletes beginning to stand out in this new cycle.

Rachel will compete in the women’s shortboard division, facing some of the top surfers in the Americas in a setting that demands consistency, wave reading, and smart decision-making in every heat.

Rachel Agüero wins the silver medal in the Women’s Shortboard category at the 2025 Central American Surfing Games in Guatemala

Beyond the results, this event represents a starting point. A gold medal grants direct qualification to the Lima 2027 Pan American Games, making each heat a key step in a process that is just beginning and gradually pushing athletes toward the next competitive level.

Her presence in Panama is no coincidence. It reflects a journey that continues to grow, built through competition, experience, and new challenges in an increasingly demanding international stage.