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Tamarindo and Northern Nicoya Beaches

Name
Contact
Phone
Location

Certification

Blue Trailz Surf Camp in Tamarindo

Blue Trailz Surf Camp

E-mail
506-2653-1705
Tamarindo
n/a
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.
E-mail
2653-0359
Tamarindo
n/a
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.

E-mail

1-866-598-1380
Tamarindo and Nosara
n/a
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.
E-mail
1-888-318-SURF or 2653-1262
Tamarindo
n/a

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.

E-mail
(US) 425-442-5119
Tamarindo
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.
E-mail
2653-1270
Tamarindo
ISA Acredited + CPR
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!
E-mail
1-800-897-0025
Tamarindo & Dominical
n/a
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.
E-mail
2653-0700
Tamarindo
Quiksilver Camp
E-mail
2653-0005
Tamarindo
n/a
Recommend your favorite spot.

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Nosara and Central Nicoya Beaches

Name
Contact
Phone
Location

Certification

E-mail
2643-3197
Nosara & Playa Hermosa
n/a
Description: The Nosara Beach house offers the perfect accommodations for small groups, allowing personalized attention just steps away from the beach. They put together a healthy and delicious menu to keep the clients strong during the intensive surfing camp, and combined it with a few dinners out at the best local restaurants. They also included daily yoga sessions and relaxing massages in the program in order to help the girls feel grounded, strong and relaxed. Finally, they put together a fully qualified and 100% local team to guide the groups through their surf camp experience in the best way, including surf instructors, yoga teachers and massage practitioners.
E-mail
(866) 433-3355
Nosara
Official Billabong Camp
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.

E-mail

1-866-598-1380
Tamarindo and Nosara
n/a
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.
E-mail
2682-0573
Nosara & Santa Teresa
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.
E-mail
(506) 2682-4076
Nosara
ISA & RLSS certified
E-mail
8311-4937
Nosara
ISA certified
E-mail
888-454-7873
Nosara
NSSIA certified
E-mail
646-233-3139
Nosara
CPR, ISA certified
E-mail
321-956-3268
Nosara
n/a
E-mail
800-428-7873
Nosara
n/a
E-mail
2682-4089
Nosara
n/a
E-mail
2682-5082
Nosara
n/a
E-mail
2682-0574
Nosara
ISA certified
E-mail
(831) 423-0928
Nosara
25 yrs. experience
E-mail
8306-5478
Nosara
n/a
E-mail
858-454-8273
Nosara
n/a
E-mail
2656-0086
Camaronal
n/a
Recommend your favorite spot.

 

Mal Pais to Santa Teresa and Southern Nicoya Beaches

Name
Contact
Phone

Location

Certification

Email
506-2640-1001
(US - 805-443-5495)
Santa Teresa
Billabong Camp / CPR

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.

~ Read our review

E-mail
2640-0541
Playa Hermosa
 
E-mail
407-416-5753
Santa Teresa
E-mail
2640-0031
Mal Pais
E-mail
970-379-9811
Santa Teresa
ADA handicap accessible
E-mail
415-465-2162
Playa Carmen
CPR
E-mail
321-392-3204
Mal Pais
Ocean lifeguard
E-mail
801.453.0297
Playa Carmen
E-mail
1.310.982.7880
Playa Carmen
n/a
E-mail
949-498-7862
Mal Pais
CPR - lifeguard training
E-mail
949-492-7263
Mal Pais
CPR, ocean rescue
E-mail
310-614-0159
Mal Pais
n/a
E-mail
8884-8444
Montezuma
n/a
E-mail
2640-0369
Santa Teresa
Certified Surf Instructor - ISA
E-mail
(506) 8836-5064
Santa Teresa
n/a
E-mail

n/a

Santa Teresa

Jaco / Playa Hermosa and Central Pacific Beaches

Name
Contact
Phone

Location

Certification
E-mail
714-464-3214
Playa Hermosa 'The Tree'
n/a
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.
E-mail
2643-3197
Playa Hermosa
CPR, Water Rescue, First Aid, ISA
Description: From the owner - Maria del Mar: "I feel like I have the keys to a magical experience and I want you to share it with me. Simply put, I want you to enjoy my home; a place that I feel is truly paradise." PLAYA HERMOSA PACKAGE INCLUDES: Round Trip Airport Transportation, beach front accommodation at Hotel Club del Mar (a beautiful upscale boutique-style hotel), three healthy gourmet meals a day, ground transportation, surfing instruction and equipment, yoga classes, nature hikes, one hour massage, spa treatment or half day tour, and plenty of water to keep you hydrated.
E-mail
2643-2462
Jaco
n/a
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.
E-mail
(506) 2643-7184
Playa Hermosa
ISA Certified, CPR, First Aid
Description: All Packages Include:
  • 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.

E-mail

8853-4860

Jaco

ISA certified
E-mail
2643-3242

Jaco

Ex-Costa Rican Surf Champ
E-mail
8375-4658
Jaco
ISA Certified
E-mail
8829-4697
Jaco
ISA Certified Coach
E-mail
2643-1497
Jaco
n/a
E-mail
732-610-8420
Esterillos Oeste
n/a
E-mail
n/a
Jaco
n/a
E-mail
n/a
Jaco
n/a
E-mail
2 643 0180
Jaco
n/a
E-mail
1-866-325-1528
Jaco
n/a
E-mail
n/a
Playa Hermosa
n/a
E-mail
2643-7184
Playa Hermosa
n/a
E-mail
2643-2640
Playa Hermosa
n/a
E-mail
2643-7083
Playa Hermosa
n/a

Quepos & Manuel Antonio

Name
Contact
Phone

Location

Certification
E-mail
2777-4842
Manuel Antonio
First Aid, ISA Certified
E-mail
800-676-2018
Manuel Antonio
CPR, Open Water Rescue
E-mail
2774-0001

Manuel Antonio

First Aid, Aquatic Rescue

Dominical and Southern Pacific Beaches

 

Name
Contact
Phone
Location

Certification

E-mail
2743-8607
cell: 8875-6430
Uvita
Lifeguard Training
Description: Uvita Surf Camp Costa Rica provides Daily surf lessons, surf coaching holidays, and surf rentals in Uvita- Dominical. Luxury & standard all inclusive packages for different necessities are just some of the options they offer for your surfing vacations in Costa Rica's Southern zone. An Uvita surf camp is unlike any others.  For the best in surf lessons visit Tito’s Uvita surf school and learn to surf in the right way!
E-mail
US 949 342-6216
CR 8645-6005
Dominical
ISA / BSA
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.
E-mail

(506) 2743-8453
mobile: 8712-8919

Uvita
First Aid/CPR Certified

Recipient of Sustainable Trip's "Making a Difference" award (January 2011), Bodhi Surf School’s goal is to awaken your inner surfer. They do this by helping you develop or improve your surf skills with specialized lessons and sharing their knowledge on what surfing entails, including philosophy and ocean awareness. The Bodhi Surf Instructors are both experienced and motivational, and will ensure that you are “stoked” on surfing by the time you leave. Bodhi Surf will be hosting a variety of surf retreats in 2012 that include yoga and other specialized activities. Join them in scenic Uvita for a unique surfing experience. 

The Essentials - A Yoga and Surf Retreat: February 18-24, 2012 / March 3-9, 2012 / April 21-27, 2012 / July 14-20, 2012

Flow - A Women’s Retreat: February 11-18, 2012 - with True North Adventures

The Empowered Self – Yoga & Surf Retreat: March 24-30, 2012 - with coach Megan Coatley, M.A., BCBA

Green Iguana Surf Camp - Dominical

WaveRider Surf School

E-mail
8311-8950
Dominical
Trained lifeguards
Dominical WaveRider surf instructors are drawn from the Dominical Lifeguards team to provide safe lessons geared to your skill level, who are friendly, patient and extremely committed to what they do. They will also teach you all you need to know about ocean conditions and water safety. They are dedicated to a fun and highly effective surf experience that will get you riding our waves in no time.
E-mail
800-765-0025
Across from soccer field
Spanish college credit
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.
E-mail
3896-7332
Beachfront

CPR & First Aid

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.
E-mail
2787-0301
Across from soccer field
CPR & First Aid
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.
E-mail
2787-0157
Diuwak Hotel - Dominical
n/a
E-mail
2787-0024
Dominical
ISA Certified
E-mail
8899-8746
San Clemente Cabinas
n/a
E-mail
2743-8607
Bahia Ballena - Uvita
CPR & First Aid
E-mail
8319-5392
Dominical

PADI

E-mail
877-278-7369
Dominical
n/a
E-mail
2787-0431
Dominical
n/a
E-mail
2787-8143
Dominical
n/a
E-mail
8917-3143
Dominical
n/a
E-mail
760-487-8104
Uvita
n/a

Pavones and Osa Peninsula

Name
Contact
Phone
Location

Certification

E-mail
Toll free: 888-958-7873
Playa Grande

n/a

Description: Providing you with expert hands-on surfing instruction, surf tours, as well as, their popular all-inclusive surf camps in at several locations in Costa Rica.

Venus Surf Adventures

E-mail
506-2776-2014
Pavones
n/a
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.

 

The Caribbean

Name
Contact
Phone
Location

Certification

E-mail
888-SRF-4LIF
Puerto Viejo
n/a
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.

North of Costa Rica

NICARAGUA

Name
Contact
Phone
Location

Certification

E-mail
850-932-0106
La Boquita, central Nicaragua
n/a
Description: Located on the central coast of Nicaragua on the Pacific Ocean in the town of La Boquita, Olas Escondidas is a 90 minute drive from the International Airport in Managua. They offer three types of surfing packages. An 'All Inclusive Package' that includes everything except alcohol. A 'Build Your Own' package lets you chose the number of days and boat trips. They also offer a surfer friendly 'Daily Rate' package that is based on a daily room rate with different amenities added at the guest's request.

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

 

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