“Experience the surf culture in Costa Rica”
10% off
5 Day Discovering Waves (Surfing Retreat) in Santa Teresa
50 meters east from Mal Pais - Cabuya crossroad, Costa Rica
Surf in Costa Rica Jungle
All difficulty levels
Instruction in English
Maximum 19 participants
Breakfast included
This package is perfect for those who would like to connect with the ocean while experiencing the ´Pura Vida´ lifestyle. All the proposed activities are guided by locals in order to create a deeper connection with the culture of the country. You will not need previous experience: there are perfect and specific waves for everyone! The ocean is magical and that is what you will experience in flesh and soul. Get to know the sea life, connect with your own body, with the water and with the earth. Welcome to the well-known Pura Vida life!
Meet the instructors
Maykol
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Highlights
- 5 Days and 4 Nights in Private Accommodation
- 3 Surf lessons with our local instructors (equipment included)
- 2 Yoga classes on the deck and 1 60 Minutes Massage
- 1 ATV Rental Day
- Transportation to activities during the retreat
- 3 breakfasts included
- 100 MB Wifi connection, parking space, luggage storage
- Pre and post-advice from our team
- Welcome gifts, discounts at local restaurants
- Ask for Airport Shuttle Service (from and to San José or Cobano airports)ts)
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
4 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 19 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Barbeque facilities
- Café
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Bicycle rental
- Board rental
- Car rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Meeting room
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor shower
Cuatro Vientos is a space designed for those who not only want to escape their everyday routine but also want to reconnect with their inner self. A cozy and private getaway who will allow visitors to relax and enjoy nature at its best.
The complex is thought to fulfill everyone's expectations: from private apartments for those looking for some privacy to a shared house with private rooms for those who prefer to make new connections but would also like to have their own sacred room. Our visitors will have the opportunity to choose the option that suits them best: there are double rooms with shared bathrooms and triple rooms with private bathrooms in the big house. The shared spaces such as the kitchen, working-area and living room are spacious and modern and will make guests feel at home.
There is a new deck on-site where different activities are carried out. Yoga and pilates classes, meditation sessions, sound healing experiences, alternative healing practices such as reiki, breathwork and aura readings are only a few of the many activities that guests will have the possibility to join. Guests are also invited to take part in ceremonies and rituals that take place in this space.
The best part? Cuatro Vientos is located only 100m away from the beach. Guests will have the opportunity to experience in first person how living in paradise feels every time they go through the lush path that connects the complex and the ocean.
Different packages are offered to improve the experience. All of them include a welcome present, shuttle service to and from San José or Liberia airport, taxi service from Tambor airport, the needed material for the different scheduled activities and breakfast at La Esquinita (a homely coffee house located only 40m away.)
Private apartments
They count on a private deck with a garden view. Private bathroom and fully equipped kitchen, A/C, parking space, and a private deck. It comes with a full-sized bed. Private Wi-Fi network and antenna.
Guest House
Choose between a triple room with a private en suite bathroom or a double room with a shared bathroom.
- Triple room: it comes with a full-sized bed and a single bed.
- Double room: It comes with a full-sized bed.
The guest house counts with a big shared desk, lounge area with comfortable sofas, barbeque area, and a fully equipped new kitchen.
Program
Cuatro Vientos is a shelter, it is home away from home. The guests will find the perfect atmosphere to let their inner spirit break free, to let it yell, to let it speak loud and clear. They will be able to connect with their deepest feelings and emotions, they will have the necessary peace to listen to their heart´s needs. Growth, change, being. Cuatro Vientos encourage the visitors to reconnect with themselves and with nature: here at Cuatro Vientos we will provide you with all the necessary tools to do so. Home is where your heart is, come find it. Let your wild soul run freely and flow with it.
Activities Descriptions
These days are thought to disconnect to reconnect. At arrival the host will welcome you and will hand in a courtesy that will be helpful during your stay. You will also receive your personal retreat schedule with the planned activities. You will receive all the information needed and we will accompany and guide you walk your days.
Surf lessons:
Experience the most practiced sport in Costa Rica, surfing! Our trained instructors will take you to the best spots so that you feel confident in the water and enjoy the moment!
Massage
After long surfing and yoga days, the best option to relax your mind and body is a good massage. Brinel is the best in what she does, and you will love this 60 minutes therapy.
Yoga classes:
Cuatro Vientos offer differents kinds of yoga, all the levels are included. Yin yoga, Hatha Yoga, Yoga Integral and Vinyasa flow.
ATV rental:
Have some fun riding an ATV. This is one of the best ways to move around town, to go visit different beaches and to experience some other beautiful towns like Montezuma and Cabuya.
Instructors
Maykol Vene
Maykol has been working with us for a long time and we continue to choose him since everyone, no matter the age or gender, always comes from the lessons with the best reviews of him. He is in his mids 30s and not only he is a ISA certificate surf instructor, but also a water rescuer.
Location
Cuatro Vientos is located in Malpaís downtown: one minute away from the beach on foot and ten minutes away from Santa Teresa by car. Supermarket, restaurant, coffee shop, and beach access within walking distance. You will find the best surfing spots only 10 minutes away.
The complex is within walking distance from the Fishermen village, one of the most beautiful beaches in town: Playa Suecos, and Cabo Blanco Natural Reserve (one of the blue zones in the world).
The town is only 15 minutes away from Cabuya and 30 minutes away from Montezuma waterfalls.
Distances
- Beach - 1 minute on foot
- Santa Teresa - 10 minutes driving
- Cabuya - 15 minutes
- Montezuna waterfall - 30 minutes
Food
Only breaksfast is included. However, Cuatro Vientos have great recommendations and even discounts in the best local restaurants in town. You can also use our kitchen to cook what you prefer!
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
Things to do (optional)
Optional activities (at an additional price):
- Guided meditation:
Guided meditation to give yourself a few minutes, put your mind in the background and enjoy living the present moment. We will be using various tools to connect with this present and gratefully connect with life. These tools can be use whenever you need in your life to calm down your mind and connect with your truth. Finishing this beautiful session with sound healing for your soul
Rebirthing Breathwork:
Is an active breathing process. Rebirthing Breathwork is a healing modality that uses conscious connected breathing which induces deep relaxation and an expanded state of consciousness. By the end of the session, most people experience a deep sense of peace, wellbeing and clarity.
Cacao Ceremony:
The 1:1 emotional release and cacao ceremony is a private session where you will be guided trough meditation and music to go into the depths of any feelings that you need to let go of, it’s a 2 hr journey to discover what’s trapped inside your body and with writing, movement and dance you will let everything go and finish the session with your heart fully open thanks to the healing power of cacao.
Reiki:
Reiki is a complementary therapy relating to energy healing. Proponents say it works through the transfer of universal energy from the practitioner’s palms to the client. Reiki aids relaxation, assists in the body’s natural healing processes, and develops emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being
Horseback riding:
If you love horses and sunsets then this is the right activity for you. Enjoy the paradisiac beaches in a different way: watch the sunset over the ocean from the comfort of your saddle, experience the lush jungle and its fauna, and soak up the breathtaking views of the ocean. This activity welcomes people of all ages!
Stand Up Paddle:
In the morning or sunset, you will be able to watch Cabo Blanco beaches from your board in the middle of the ocean. A great experience to do close to our place.
Tortuga island:
Enjoy a full-day boat trip to Isla Tortuga. Snorkel, have a delicious meal on the beach, and discover Costa Rica’s pure nature and wildlife. Be ready to fully relax on the beach while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean on the right and the landscape of the Nicoya peninsula on the left.
- Bioluminescence:
Closer to the sea surface, bioluminescence is commonly generated by a plankton known as “sea sparkle”, that produces flashes of light in response to movement, something like magic.
Fishing
Are you ready for the ultimate fishing trip on the Pacific Ocean? Here is your chance: Fishermen are just 15 minutes away from us. Hop on a boat and catch some tuna, mahi-mahi or snappers. Best part of the day? Ending it with the fresh fish you caught getting cooked on our BBQ!
Spanish classes:
There is no better way to get immersed into a culture than by learning the language. Understanding local people and their unique expressions and ways of speaking can create a feeling of belonging. The Spanish classes will demolish this barrier: with each class, you will be a step closer to feeling “local”. All the teachers are bilingual and will prepare the necessary material to fulfill your personal needs when approaching the language: classes are personalized! They will also provide you with the possibility of putting what you have learned into practice: they have an optional monthly gathering! Come and enjoy a few drinks at sunset or dinner at one of the local restaurants!
Waterfalls trekking:
Enjoy a full day in the surroundings of Santa Teresa. You will visit the three most important waterfalls: Montezuma, Cocalito and La Florida, in a guided trekking that you will remember for life! Includes transportation, lunch, fruits, drinks and coconut water.
Cabuya + Cacao Tour:
You will visit the towns of Cabuya and Montezuma, its beaches, Isla Cementerio and surroundings. At the end, a cocoa tour where you will learn the process from when we harvest the fruit to the chocolate itself. You will take your chocolate bar made by your own hands. A plus? You can add a trek through the Cabo Blanco National Park!
Zip Line:
You'll be flabbergasted while zip-lining through the lush vegetation of the rainforest. The zip line tour is a fantastic way to take advantage of Costa Rica’s stunning canopy views. There isn´t any other ride like this: come and experience it yourself.
- ATV rental:
Have some fun riding an ATV. This is one of the best ways to move around town, to go visit different beaches and to experience some other beautiful towns like Montezuma and Cabuya.
- Snorkeling:
Mal Pais provides you with the possibility of finding natural pools on low tide where you will be able to chill. You can also go deeper with your snorkeling equipment to see turtles, stingrays, and all kinds of fish.
- Bike riding:
Enjoy a bike ride through Mal Pais streets and beaches. Go to natural pools or go north to “El Peñon”, near Playa Hermosa. Explore trails and the roads, and enjoy nature.
What's included
- 5 Days, 4 Nights in Private Accommodation
- 3 Surf lessons with our local instructors (equipment included)
- 2 Yoga classes on the deck
- 1 60 Minutes Massage
- 1 ATV Rental Day
- Transportation to activities during the retreat
- 3 breakfasts included
- 100 MB Wifi connection
- Parking space
- Luggage storage
- Pre and post-advice from our team
- Discounts at local restaurants
- Welcome Gifts
What's not included
- Car, ATV, or bike rental
- Meals (only breakfast is included)
- Flights tickets
- Insurance
- Transportation from/to Airports
How to get there
Recommended Airports
LIR
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
118 km
Transfer not provided
SJO
Juan Santamaría International Airport
110 km
Transfer not provided
Driving directions
Once you arrive at Mal Pais - Santa Teresa crossroad (Playa Carmen Mall where the banks, restaurants, and stores are) you have to head south through the main street. It's a 10-minute ride until Cabuya Road (in the corner of “La Esquinita" or “La Doña'' restaurant and coffee). Once you are in the corner, you just do 50 meters towards the mountainside (east).
Arrival by airplane
If you haven't bought your tickets yet, it would be great that you arrive really early in the morning so you can come the same day, or maybe a day before to sleep the first night in San Jose or Liberia and come here the next day during the morning.
San Jose (Denny's Restaurante) to Cuatro Vientos 6:30 am and 3 pm (5 hours)
Cuatro Vientos to San Jose (Denny's Restaurante) 6:50 am and 3:30 pm (5 hours)
And around midday from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) that takes 5/6 hours or also the option of a charter flight directly from SJO to Cobano that takes 25 minutes and the view is amazing! Ask them if you have questions.
About the charter flight this are the schedule
From San Jose
- 6:40 am, 8:50 am, 10:35 am, 1:00 pm, 3:15 pm and 5:00 pm
From Cobano
- 7:30 am, 9:20 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 4:15 pm and 5:30 pm
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 7 days before arrival.
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Special offer Discount
This listing has a Special offer discount of 10% if you book between 2024-Sep-13 and 2024-Nov-30.
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