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Surf Camps
Why choose a surf camp over just the standard hotel and SUV rental?
First, you don’t have to drive and that means no need for gas money, insurance costs, or paying a ‘multa’ for driving too fast. Second, while everyone else drives up to the easy access break, you could be taking a boat to a mysto point break or hidden beach that only the guides and locals know about. Third it makes it easy to meet other surfers from around the world. The local guides can give you excellent advice for places to tour and eat, and your new surf mates may turn into lifelong friends.
Description: Whether you are a pro surfer, or looking to learn; a seasoned backpacker or looking for an affordable place to stay; enjoy beach life or be active, Blue Trailz is your choice in Tamarindo. They offer private and dorm rooms all generously equipped with AC, hot showers and kitchen facilities, including fridges, microwaves and stoves. Their common area provides a great place to relax and have fun with fellow guests from all over the world. The Blue Trailz surf shop offers you quality products and services including new and second hand surf boards, ding repair, surf accessories and surf apparel. They also offer Trek bike rentals and guided mountain bike tours catering to all levels of cyclists.
Description: WAYRA Instituto de Español offers since 1996 Spanish classes to foreign students and residents. Our Swiss and Latin American managed school, operates in a pristine environment and offers an ideal setting for people that are interested in learning Spanish by following a full immersion program. Instituto Cervantes WAYRA Instituto de Español is approved by the Instituto de Cervantes as an official DELE examination Center and our courses are also accepted in different German provinces. Their popular Spanish & Surf program runs from 1-4 weeks and includes the use of a surfboard.
Description: Surf Vacations for surfers of all levels and abilities. The beginner surfer / student will join their Costa Rica Surf Camps. Surf camp guests enjoy hands on surf instruction while learning the proper surfing techniques necessary to consistently catch fun waves. They will have you riding waves your first day. Intermediate to advanced surfers looking to surf Costa Rica's best surf breaks will join their Guided Surf Tours. For surfers that already have the basics down, but are still looking for surf instruction, the Performance Surf Coaching is a great option.
Description: Beachfront location with one of the world's absolute best learn-to-surf waves directly in front of them. Witch's Rock Surf Camp has been offering their services for 10 years, and WRSC recently celebrated 60,000 surf lessons. There are many world-class surf breaks close by, so experienced surfers who want excellent waves also stay and let them take care of everything. Hotel has an ocean view from every room.
The open-air beachfront restaurant Eat at Joe's is the busiest spot in town with a great mix of Costa Rican classics, Tex-Mex and Gringo favorites, Sushi Bar, and a recently opened Coffee Bar. They also have a beautiful new beachfront garden area where you can enjoy cold beer at the picnic tables with spectacular views. The Witch's Rock Surf Shop is fully stocked with top surf brands, a good selection of WRSC tees and rashguards, and all the necessities you need on vacation.
Description: Students who participate in their surf program are not limited to simple surf lessons. Rather they recieve a comprehensive 'wave education'. Their instructors teach wave theory, surf technique and employ methods such as video-analysis and yoga to ensure that surf students get the most out of their lessons. This combined with Spanish Lessons and a choice of accommodations, from private apartments to homestays, make CRSI a wise choice for a Tamarindo vacation.
Description: Costa Rica Surf Club Surf Shops based in Tamarindo Beach provide Surfing services such a Surfboard Rentals, Surf School, Surf Trips, Surf Camp packages and on site Ding Repair. We are committed to make your vacation or surf getaway in Costa Rica easy, fun and memorable, providing high end equipment, open Surf Lesson schedules and affordable Surf Tours to the Best Surf Spots in Costa Rica, Surfing is our life and we appreciate the fact of living our dream here. Pura Vida from CRSC!
Description: Children's Spanish, Art and Sports Camp – This is the only children’s Spanish camp of its kind in Latin America. Each day, Monday through Friday in July, they combine two hours of fun and interactive, age appropriate Spanish language classes with lunch, games at the beach, soccer games with local children and a number of adventure activities. The six hours that the students are in the program from 8am to 2pm are designed to expose children to the Spanish language and the culture of Costa Rica. Their goal is to have the kids learn Spanish while having fun on the beach in Costa Rica. The camp is available to children ages 6 to 12.
Description: Waves Costa Rica Quiksilver & Roxy Surf Camp is located at the Best Western Tamarindo Vista Villas hotel, the best ocean view in town. Owned by local surfers, it’s the only All Girls Surf Camp in Tamarindo. Their instructors are certificated lifeguards and ISA (International Surfing Association) certificated instructors as well. They offer you a surf shop, surfboard rentals, surf lessons, surf guides, tours, and adventures.
Description: Del Mar Surf Camp offers the best Costa Rica surf vacation experience. Ideal for both beginner & advanced surfers. Our program is created so that you surf everyday with the locals who have surfed the waves their whole lives, get you local treatment in the water, can teach you to speak Spanish and guarantee no more than 2 students per instructor to ensure quality instruction & maximum waves! We like to consider Nosara, Guanacaste as our surf paradise and one of Costa Rica’s best kept secrets – a hidden paradise with no paved roads to lead you directly to this destination. As one of the 6 Blue Zones in the world, the community at Nosara Beach is characterized by a population that believes in maintaining active lifestyles, fostering low stress environments, natural diets and spending lots of quality time with friends and family.
Description: Surf Vacations for surfers of all levels and abilities. The beginner surfer / student will join their Costa Rica Surf Camps. Surf camp guests enjoy hands on surf instruction while learning the proper surfing techniques necessary to consistently catch fun waves. They will have you riding waves your first day. Intermediate to advanced surfers looking to surf Costa Rica's best surf breaks will join their Guided Surf Tours. For surfers that already have the basics down, but are still looking for surf instruction, the Performance Surf Coaching is a great option.
Description: There is no fixed start and finish the surf school program, so you are free to arrange your trip to fit your schedule. We offer packages that include a variety of options - from local airport shuttle service or private charter flights, to your choice of lodging, meals, and multiple types of activities, such as massages, yoga, and horseback riding. Standard Packages are based on a 7day/7night stay with your choice of accommodations. There are 3 packages to choose from; Tortuga, Iguana or Zancudo. If your stay in Nosara will be for more than or less than 7 days or if you have multiple people in your party; then a custom package is perfect for you. Get completely pampered on their vacations with the ultimate vacation package called the Luxury "Pura Vida" Package.
Description: Safari Surf’s new Women’s Surf Adventures is the ONLY Official Billabong Women’s Surf Camp located in beautiful Nosara, Costa Rica. We provide exclusive vacation packages that allow women to learn to surf, experience adventure, and rejuvenate their mind, body, and spirit in the comfort of one of the world’s foremost wellness communities. We are dedicated to helping women of all ages seek out adventure and learn to surf or improve their skills. Whether you’ve never surfed a day in your life, or you’ve been in the water for years, Safari Surf will help you reach your individual goals.
Description: Packages can be customized to suit your needs, desires and level, but most include two surf lessons daily with surf camp experienced and CPR certified instructors. When they have guests that are advanced, they arrange your transportation to secret spots. Four private bungalows with orthopedic mattresses provide a welcome rest. A zen pool area and complete kitchen for guests to cook in make the camp a complete bonding experience.
Description: Del Mar Surf Camp offers the best Costa Rica surf vacation experience. Ideal for both beginner & advanced surfers. Our program is created so that you surf everyday with the locals who have surfed the waves their whole lives, get you local treatment in the water, can teach you to speak Spanish and guarantee no more than 2 students per instructor to ensure quality instruction & maximum waves! Located on the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, home of Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve; Santa Teresa carries a special and magical energy that will make you love this place since the first second you arrive. Be prepared to immerse yourself in nature and beauty jungle that hugs the coastline and extends from the mountains down into white sand beaches with crystal water. Epic surf and incredible sunsets are waiting for you!
Description: The surf camp features three lovely guest bungalows, each with an unobstructed view of the ocean. Each of the bungalows has two individual rooms with private baths, air conditioning, two single beds or one queen-sized bed and large porches. The porches are ideal for relaxing in hammocks and watching the sun rise and set over the Pacific Ocean. Our bungalows are equipped with small safes for the storage of valuables. Guests of the camp can relax in our pool, hang out in hammocks on the porches, or wander around the camp gardens lined by fruit trees and flowers.
Description: HSV Surf Camp is centrally located on the sand in the Central Pacific region at the most active and consistent wave in Costa Rica. Their 2 bedroom private bungalows are literally steps away from the famous Almendro Tree at Playa Hermosa, offering miles of empty beach break peaks to choose from in either direction. Board rentals are available.
Description: Del Mar Surf Camp offers the best Costa Rica surf vacation experience. Ideal for both beginner & advanced surfers. Our program is created so that you surf everyday with the locals who have surfed the waves their whole lives, get you local treatment in the water, can teach you to speak Spanish and guarantee no more than 2 students per instructor to ensure quality instruction & maximum waves! Playa Hermosa, Jaco is one of Costa Rica’s most popular beaches in the Central Pacific Coast for surfing. With the most consistent surf, variety of breaks and great exposure to swells. Playa Hermosa is our advanced surfing beach with an incredible shore break, one of the strongest in the world, located no more than a 5 minute drive from Jaco attracts some of the greatest surfers to the area. Playa Jaco is where our beginners learn to surf in gentle waves in the South end of Jaco.
Description: Beginners: Learn to surf in the warm tropical waters of Costa Rica with the help of our friendly and experienced staff. You will learn the basics of paddling, standing, and turning, as well as wave selection and other fundamental skills. We have to warn you though: Surfing is addictive! Intermediate/Advanced Surfers: Surf students with previous surfing experience are taken on guided surf sessions in the Playa Jacó / Hermosa area. SURFING AND SPANISH This combo is one of our most popular programs. The Spanish class schedule is written with the tides and best surf times in mind so that you can learn the language and enjoy Jacó's favorite pastime.
Airport transfers to and from San Jose “Juan Santamaria” Airport (SJO) * Transfers from Liberia for extra fee.
Shared accomodation for 6 Nights in one of our studio apartments.
AC / Hot Water / Mini-Fridge / In room internet.
You will be staying literally just steps from the beach!
There is always the option to upgrade to private rooms.
3 meals per day. They plan meals around the surf schedule to ensure you have energy for all the days activities.
Daily Guided Trips. There are a variety of area breaks based on tides, swell and local weather conditions. They will work to bring you to waves suitable to your own level of surfing.
Description: A Yoga and surf camp that specializes in providing one-of-a-kind vacation experiences. They are located in Bahia Ballena – Uvita in the south Pacific of Costa Rica, a gorgeous and still pristine region where you are likely to see animals in their natural habitat and be filled with awe at the beauty that this country is so famous for. They aim to be a sustainable business, catering to individuals, couples, families, and student groups. They provide holistic travel and voluntourism opportunities for those who want to go the extra mile and make their time in Costa Rica as informative as it is unforgettable.
Description: Check out their unique surf camp packages and decide which one fits you the best! They can customize your own, (contact us) let us know what you would like to have, after all it is your vacation. It's their pleasure to spoil you. They are located in two different beach towns, Jaco and Dominical. They are certified surf instructors through the International Surfing Association and Asociacion Nacional de Guardavidas. They offer personalized attention (only 2 students per Instructor). Responsible, Friendly, Patient and Bilingual Coaching, with over 9 years of experience instructing people of all ages.
Description: They get people to improve their surf sustainably -not only in the week while they are here, but also after they leave. Their aim is to get you to understand how you can continue to improve and enjoy surfing at your next destination or at your own local beach. It is at the core of their operations: from the instructors selected, with the methods and tools used (e.g. video analysis), to the products they have chosen to provide: Santa Cruz surfboards, Watermans Sun Block, and West Surfing Rashguards. All premium quality brands that will help you to develop even quicker and be protected while you do.
Description: The Surf and Spanish program is popular for those who want to surf early in the morning and later in the afternoon, while getting quality spanish lessons during the middle of the day. Programs include lodging and lessons, plus include opportunities for surf lessons, adventure tours, and volunteer opportunities. ISLS also has campuses in Tamarindo, Turrialba, and San Jose for a complete Costa Rica experience.
Description: A truly local surf school run by guys who grew up surfing Dominical. Many instructors are also trained as lifeguards, so you can feel truly safe when out on the water with them. Packages can be single day lessons to all inclusive surf tours.
Description: Tucked away just off the Plaza In the center of town down a shady little lane along the south bank of the Rio Baru. Their upstairs balconies look out over the Baru estuary, the sandy beach, and breaking surf beyond. They are a tree sheltered garden. Protected. Secure. Affordable. And Convenient. No car necessary. Beaches are a pleasant 5 minute walk away. Get one on one basic or advance surf instruction from a veteran surfer with over 35 years experience.
Description: Surf camps based in Pavones and Hawaii. Packages include flights and taxis to Pavones, daily surf lessons, surfboard, yoga sessions, lodging, all meals, a boat trip to Matapalo, one massage, and a CD with photos from your trip.
Description:
Surf For Life is committed to helping volunteers participate in meaningful social and economic development projects designed to benefit the Bri Bri and the community of Puerto Viejo.
Be part of this awesome opportunity to make a hands-on difference in the community of Puerto Viejo. Join us in the construction and remodeling of schools & community facilities, building bridges, maintaining trails and helping out with social services such as the local soup kitchen. This camp only happens once a year, so sign up today.
Description:
Empty waves roll in all year. The beaches are exposed to both SW and NW swells, making the surf very consistent. An epic left point break, a right reef break, excellent beach breaks await our guests, just one hour from the airport of Managua. Surf, get back and snap a cold beer, enjoy our delicious meals, shoot the breeze about the last surf session with other guests, wake up and do it all over again.
This is Los Cardones Surf Lodge, a true Nicaraguan experience.
