Rachel Agüero Wins the Santa Teresa Pro and Leads Costa Rica’s 2026 National Circuit

Rachel Agüero wins the Santa Teresa Pro. Photo: Surfing Nation

Our Queen Of The Wave, Rachel Agüero, claimed victory in the Women’s Open division at the second stop of Costa Rica’s 2026 Banco LAFISE National Surf Circuit, held in Santa Teresa de Cóbano.

The event, known as the Copa Denga Santa Teresa Pro and presented by Corona Cero and Suzuki, brought together more than 180 surfers at Playa Carmen, establishing itself as one of the most important stops on the Costa Rican national calendar.

Agüero, who had finished second in the first event of the season, secured the win after a tight final, finding the key wave in the final minutes to post a 9.26 and take first place.

In the decisive heat, she overcame surfers such as Lía Díaz and Mikela Castro in a high-level battle that remained open until the very end.

With this result, she not only claims her first win of the season, but also rises to the top of the national rankings, positioning herself as one of the leading figures of the 2026 circuit in Costa Rica.

Photo: Surfing Nation

After the event, Rachel highlighted the importance of staying active and continuing to evolve within the circuit, especially recognizing the level of the new generation pushing the sport forward in Costa Rica.

She also emphasized that each event is an opportunity to improve her performance, as part of a process focused on continuous competitive growth.

The Banco LAFISE National Surf Circuit 2026 continues to establish itself as a key platform for the development of surfing in Costa Rica, bringing together emerging talents and established surfers across the country.

From Queen Of The Wave, we continue to follow the journey of our riders around the world, celebrating the present of Rachel Agüero, who continues to establish herself as one of the leading figures of women’s surfing in the region.