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Kayaker with Mamawata Surf Retreat in Costa Rica witnessed an adult humpback whale and her calf breaching the waters in close proximity

"We were secretly hoping to maybe spot some whales since my boyfriend and I had been seeing them from our house the past few days - but honestly, we had no expectations," Mamawata Surf Retreat shared

The International Whaling Commission states that about 34 species of whales and dolphins spend time in Costa Rican waters

A group of kayakers in Costa Rica got a boat ride and a show.

A group from Mamawata Surf Retreat paddled out from Playa Escondido on Saturday, Aug. 23, when they witnessed an adult humpback whale and her calf breaching the water close by.

"Yesterday, we invited some friends over to go kayaking as a cool Saturday plan. We

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