(No availability) 15 Day Spanish Lesson and Surf Camp in Santa Teresa, Puntarenas

Your experience is based at ‘Jakera Jungle Surf Camp’ where Jakera Adventure has created a jungle paradise complete with swimming pool overlooked by a rich tropical forest bursting with wildlife including red squirrels, howler monkeys, and tiny magical hummingbirds. They are a 10-minute walk from the cool cafes, bars, and shops that line the six kilometers stretch of road and beach that make up Playa Santa Teresa / Playa El Carmen.

This adventure will take you right to the heart of Costa Rica, where you’ll meet a nation of fiercely proud and fun-loving ‘Ticos’ (Costa Ricans’ name for themselves). It may be small, but this peaceful, sun-drenched corner of Central America holds over five percents of the world’s biodiversity, boasting more national parks per square meter than any other country in the world. It is also home to some of the most important nesting sites for endangered turtles.

If that’s not enough, Costa Rica has both Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, punctuated by fertile coffee growing mountains and active volcanoes. Moreover, the lively beach town of Santa Teresa is world famous for surf breaks across beaches pristine, uncrowded, and seemingly endless. The town comes alive with funky surf shops, cafes, restaurants, and nightspots for every taste and budget.

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Breakfast and lunch are provided but the daily routine will be structured to accommodate quality of the surf as Jakera Adventure tries to create opportunities for the beach in between the priorities of Spanish lessons and volunteering.

All food in the camp is organic, sourced from local farmers and fishermen with garnishes and tidbits from Jakera Adventure's garden. The menu is predominantly vegetarian, though they do also serve locally sourced meat and fish. Safe drinking water, tea, coffee, and natural soft drinks will be provided throughout at each phase. Beers and sodas are not included.

Although menus will be local, they’ll be tempered to Western tastes and vegetarians are easily accommodated. Salads, simple soups, tortillas, sweet plantains, and local food made from tubers (similar to potatoes) are also popular.

Evenings

In the evenings, Jakera Adventure offers affordable dinner options (around 10 USD) and multiple times a week, they have something going on (dance class, cooking class, game nights, karaoke, etc.)

Weekends

Additional trips available from 40 - 100 USD depending on the tour. You can book them once you arrive here or enjoy a free weekend. Depending on your surf level, trips to other surf breaks can be arranged. Depending on the location, prices vary between 60 and 100 USD.

Jakera club volunteering

Due to the success of ‘Jakera Club’ and owing to popular demand from local kids, surf instructors, and the local community in general, Jakera Adventure now hosts a ‘Jakera Club’ event every Saturday afternoon. Led by their Spanish and volunteer participants but open to all of the clients who would like to get involved, they deliver a range of fun and educational activities including swimming classes, surf lessons, beach games, and conservation activities. This is a fun way to engage with the local community and get your weekend kick started!

Yoga school

Visit local yoga retreats as well as a surf school. Lessons cost 45 USD for two hours.

Beach yoga

Every Sunday morning, get up a little earlier than usual to enjoy a pre-breakfast yoga session on the beach. Yoga is very popular in this part of the world and perfectly compliments the focus and energy required while surfing, and helps you to connect with this beautiful part of the world. Enjoy a 45-minute for around 15 USD.

Kayaking and snorkeling

Costa Rica is a wonderful environment to explore from the water. Strong waves and currents make this a challenging paddle along one of the most beautiful parts of Costa Rica’s coastline and nearby islands.

Jungle canopy tour

Tours of the jungle canopy on zip-wire cost around 45 USD, or you can go on suspended bridges for 30 USD.

Whale and dolphin watching

Dolphins can be seen in Costa Rica’s waters all year round and the country boasts one of the world’s longest whale watching seasons. Tours are available from the coast at around 70 USD.

Horse riding

One of the most enjoyable and natural ways to explore Costa Rica’s green and pleasant lands is on the back of a horse. There’s a recommended stable in Santa Teresa, which offers about 80 hectares of private land with trails transecting forest, the cost of which is approximately 35 USD.

Other activities

You may also enjoy ATV and e-bike rental available.

• 14 nights shared room
• Breakfast and lunch on weekdays
• Brunch on weekends
• 8 surf lessons
• 2 guided exploring
• 20 Spanish classes
• Board rental for the surf lesson

• Extra night camp: 40 EUR
• Extra surf class: 60 EUR
• Extra yoga class: 16 EUR
• Arrival package: 135 EUR

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 10 days before arrival.