7 Day Coed Surf and Yoga Camp in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Surf Camp in Costa Rica with Yoga
For friends, solo travelers, or couples, these all-inclusive coed Costa Rica surf vacations are the perfect getaway adventure for both guys and gals. Whether you are just starting out in surfing or a seasoned pro, the holidays cater to ALL levels of surfers—from the complete beginner to those who’ve surfed for years.
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Highlights
- Yoga and surf sessions for all levels
- Video analysis of your surfing
- Day trips to secret surf spots
- Three healthy, gourmet meals each day
- Professional one-hour therapeutic massage at the beachfront Spa Natural
- 6 nights accommodation at the beachfront resort
- Swimming pool, restaurant/bar, and oceanfront hammock area
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Concierge desk
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Yoga deck
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
Pura Vida Adventures' beachfront Costa Rica surf vacations and yoga retreats are located just steps away from the waves at Hotel Tropico Latino. A beautiful, intimate beachfront resort rated as one of the top hotels in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.
With an unbeatable view, tropical gardens, luxury amenities, and the warm hospitality of the “Pura Vida” culture, our surf and yoga retreat location offers everything you’d imagine from a Costa Rican vacation… and more.
The exquisitely designed accommodations are surrounded by abundant tropical gardens under an old forest canopy, giving you the feeling of landing in paradise. Comfortable furnishings, an artistically designed private bathroom, and beautiful teak wood floors leading to a private patio combine modern comfort with local, tropical décor.
Imagine returning from an invigorating morning surf session, jumping into the crystal-clear swimming pool, and taking a blissful siesta in a giant hammock beneath the palm trees.
After a well-deserved rest, join your surf sisters for a tasty, nutritious lunch steps away at the restaurant, and treat yourself to a tropical cocktail prepared with love.
After bonding with your new gal pals, venture out to explore the tide pools or visit the spa for a massage. Before you know it, it’s time for sunset, and you’ve got the best seat in the house at our beachfront hotel.
Room amenities
- Free WIFI
- Air conditioning
- Security safe
- Ceiling fans
- Hot water
- Hair dryer
- Mini-fridge
- Complimentary coffee
- Body soap & shampoo
- Beach towels
Property amenities
- Beachfront spa
- Oceanview yoga deck
- Beachfront restaurant
- Swimming pool
- Front desk services
- Tour desk
- 24/7 security
- Beachfront hammock social area
- Secured parking
Shared accommodations
1. Shared Garden Room
It is perfect for two friends who want to share a room, a solo guest who would like to share a room with another solo guest, or a couple who would like to have their own room.
Room amenities:
- One queen bed and one single bed
- Private bathroom
- Sunroom with daybed and lounge chair
- All “room amenities” listed above
2. Shared bungalow
It is perfect for two friends who want to share a room, a solo guest who would like to share a room with another solo guest, or a couple who would like to have their own room.
Room amenities:
- Two queen beds
- Private bathroom
- Outdoor patio with hammock and lounge chair
- All “room amenities” listed above
Private accommodation, shared bathroom: 2-Bedroom Beachfront Room
Perfect for someone who likes a bit of privacy but doesn’t mind sharing a bathroom with only one other person.
Room amenities:
- Two private rooms with a shared bathroom
- Each room has a queen bed
- Outdoor patio with hammock and lounge chair
- All “room amenities” listed above
Private accommodation, private bathroom
1. Private Garden Room
Perfect for one person who wants their own room.
Room amenities:
- Queen bed
- Private bathroom
- Sunroom with daybed and lounge chair
- All “room amenities” listed above
2. Private Bungalow
Perfect for one person who wants their own room.
Room amenities:
- King or queen bed
- Private bathroom
- Outdoor patio with hammock and lounge chair
- All “room amenities” listed above
Program
Surf, yoga, gourmet food, belly laughs, and the adventure of a lifetime. Guys just wanna have fun, too!
With highly trained surf instructors and a 3-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio, you’ll get the absolute best instruction and attention you deserve. Explore new surf breaks in the “Yellow Submarine” (Pura Vida Adventures' trusty surf van), or simply walk out your door to some of the best waves in Costa Rica.
The quality of the surf instruction, selection of activities, camaraderie, and the “pura vida” vibe are what set Pura Vida Adventures apart from the rest and what make their retreats so unforgettable.
From the oceanfront beach bungalows to the world-class Tropico Latino spa to the delicious meals prepared by renowned Costa Rican chef Randy Siles, everything at the surf and yoga retreats is designed with “Pura Vida” (the joy of life) in mind.
Expert Surf Lessons, for Any Level
Since 2004, Pura Vida Adventures has been the gold standard for helping students of all levels excel at the empowering, incredible sport of surfing. Pura Vida Adventures's all-inclusive surf retreats offer hands-on, highly specialized surf instruction for ALL students—no matter the age, skill level, or athletic ability.
Surfing is for everyone!
Pura Vida Adventures offers carefully curated lessons for each individual to help beginner, intermediate, and advanced surfers achieve ultimate success in the waves.
Whether you want to:
- feel more comfortable in the water
- challenge yourself at a brand new sport
- master advanced techniques you’ve been struggling with
- gain confidence at varied surf breaks
- transition to different board shapes and sizes
- learn the know-how to take surf trips on your own or with friends
- or simply have the most FUN possible in the water
the surf retreats will do just that. . . and MORE.
Comprehensive Surf Method
Pura Vida Adventures prides itself on caring, cohesive, and expert instruction. Their retreats are the place to come to when you don’t just want to take surf lessons—you want to become a SURFER.
With a range of different beaches to choose from, Santa Teresa is the perfect spot for beginners to surf for the first time or for intermediate and advanced students who want to put the ‘wow’ into their waves.
The coaching program is structured and technical, where everything is broken down into easy-to-understand body mechanics and drills. With video analysis, beach-based theory sessions, constant in-water feedback, goal-setting, and plenty of practice time, you’ll quickly gain competence, confidence, and skill at this incredible sport.
The right coach makes all the difference, and we’ve handpicked the best! With our highly trained surf instructors and a no more than 3-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio, you’ll get the top-level attention you deserve.
The surf instructors are CPR, first-aid, and lifeguard certified and hold the highest level of ISA surf-instruction certification. They are passionate about surfing, love getting into the nitty-gritty of surf technique, and (bonus!) are super fun people in AND out of the water.
Going beyond the “push-and-stand” focus of other schools, our program is an immersive experience that gives you the specific guidance and instruction needed to be the best surfer you can be!
Beginner Surf Lessons: Safety and Stoke
The goal during each surf and yoga retreat is to give the absolute best instruction, care, and safety possible—turning women into super stoked and self-sufficient surfers. Safety is a top priority (with fun and stoke a close second).
With many guests being beginners, the patient staff will teach you the basics of surfing: how to pop up, stance, paddle techniques, etiquette, water safety, wave selection, the ‘flying push up’, turtle rolls, sitting on the board, acceleration and deceleration, turns, angled takeoffs, and cutbacks.
The instructors will develop a custom plan to address any problem areas, concerns, or struggles you may face and help you find the right technique for your body type and fitness level.
The coaching program is thorough, detailed, and comprehensive—no guesswork for our clients about what technique is best! We offer students of ALL levels video analysis, beach-based theory lessons, and continual in-water feedback to make sure each individual beginner surfer has a comprehensive foundation of surf skills.
At the end of the week, you will have the experience, knowledge, and confidence to continue to grow your love of the water—no matter where you surf!
Intermediate/Advanced: Stepping Up Your Game
Pura Vida Adventures knows that mastering surfing is a lifelong journey. Their expert instruction has led to clients coming to the surf camp every year!
As an intermediate or advanced student, your instructor will assess your skill level and implement a progressive program to strengthen your surfing game. You’ll focus on wave-reading, catching more waves, angled takeoffs, six steps to having the best cutback, the need for speed, floaters, bottom turns, top turns, steeper drops, overcoming fear, and how to put some ‘wow’ into your surfing. This course is excellent for surfers who want that extra hands-on guidance to break through any plateaus they may have reached in their surfing.
Depending on conditions, you will either surf a world-class beach break in front of the hotel or hop in the van and drive to one of the nearby point breaks to work on angled take-offs, speed creation, confidence in the line-up, and more advanced maneuvers.
Your instructor will also provide video coaching so you can see your waves, get specific feedback, and address techniques in detail to improve your surfing by leaps and bounds!
What's included
Video Coaching
Going above and beyond other surf schools, Pura Vida Adventures provides detailed video coaching of specific surf sessions for ALL levels—so beginner to advanced students can SEE (and get critical advice about) how to make huge improvements in their surf technique!
Equipment
With over 35 surfboards to choose from, there is certainly something for everyone. Pura Vida Adventures has a wide range of high-quality equipment, including “SoftTops,” high-performance longboards, fun shapes, fishes, and shortboards. Everyone will have the opportunity to try different boards as they progress throughout the week.
One-on-One
PVA takes pride in their small instructor-to-student ratio. They also go the extra mile for hands-on learners by offering concentrated one-on-one sessions throughout the week for you to get extra-focused guidance, encouragement, and help as you improve your surfing.
Paddle School
Become a stronger paddler, perfect your shortboard duck dive, or simply feel more confident on the surfboard at the Paddle School! Pura Vida Adventures designed this curriculum to give you ALL the tips, tricks, and techniques you need to master turtle rolls, duck diving, turning, paddling, open-water maneuvers, safety, strength, and more.
Yoga
Start each day with a deep, energizing breath and discover the many benefits of yoga.
The daily yoga classes are designed to enhance your surfing while working on core strength, stamina, flexibility, balance, restoration, and clarity of mind. The certified yoga instructor, Cristina Kalyani, has been teaching yoga with Pura Vida Adventures for more than 12 years and will base each week upon the experience levels and desires of the group as a whole.
Whether you’ve been doing downward dogs for years or have never set foot on a mat, our Costa Rica surf and yoga retreats invite you to experience the transformative, restorative practice of yoga.
Daily Zen
From CEOs to moms to celebrities to famous surfers, millions of people from all walks of life have embraced the benefits of yoga. Learn to reduce stress, increase flexibility, strengthen and tone, and find balance in body and mind. At the surf retreats, Pura Vida Adventures knows that yoga is an unbeatable companion to surfing AND life. That’s why they start or end each day with the transformative practice of asanas and prana (poses and breath).
Oceanfront OMs
The yoga studio was designed to embody the best that Costa Rica has to offer—an open-air yoga dojo in a jungle setting with polished wooden floors that wrap around a Guanacaste tree, all overlooking the gorgeous Pacific Ocean. This spiritual space naturally captures the essence of yoga and will help you relax, restore, and rejuvenate your body, mind, and soul.
Yoga for Everyone
New to yoga? A Zen guru? You’ll love the yoga classes—a rejuvenating and revitalizing mix consisting of a variety of practices including Vinyasa flow, Hatha, Swasthya, and Kundalini. Catering to complete beginners and dedicated yoginis, Pura Vida Adventures specifically creates a week of energizing and restorative classes to give students of ALL levels the opportunity to stretch, heal, energize, and strengthen.
A Day’s Itinerary at the Surf Camp
Participate in daily surf and yoga, jump into other adventurous activities, or spend your entire trip relaxing at the spa…it’s up to you!
Morning
- Beachside yoga class to start the day energized!
- Fresh buffet breakfast with fruit smoothies and local favorites
- Daily expert surf instruction with our awesome team
- Excursions to different beaches and surf breaks
Afternoon
- Healthy and delicious lunch
- Relaxation – poolside, hammock, siesta, and/or scheduled massage
- Walk on the beach, visit tidepools, or buy souvenirs/explore in town
- Optional sunset surf session (depending on surf conditions)
Evening
- Nightly outings at Pura Vida Adventures' favorite restaurants
- Infinity pool cocktails
- Dancing at the local hotspot
- Occasional rejuvenating/restorative yoga classes
Included excursions
The following activities may be offered depending on schedule, surf conditions, and guest preferences:
- Hike through the jungle to Montezuma waterfalls
- Dancing at the local hotspot
- Sunset at “Vista de Olas” panoramic, mountaintop swim-up bar
- Beachside barbecue and bonfire
- Live concert from surf instructor, singer-songwriter Annie Bethancourt
Instructors
Cristina Kalyani
Cris has been the yoga guru for Pura Vida Adventures for over a decade. Born in Brazil, this globetrotting goddess fell in love with yoga at a very young age, becoming a devout practitioner of Hatha and Bhakti yoga at only 18. She studied full time at the Swasthya Yoga School in Brazil and attended a variety of workshops there that deepened her passion for yoga. Now with decades of experience, Cris has taught, practiced, and studied yoga all over the world (from Chile to India to England to Guatemala). But it is the beauty and peace of Costa Rica that makes her call Santa Teresa home.
Location
Your retreat hotel, Tropico Latino, is located on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in a little beach town called Santa Teresa.
Food
What’s a vacation without amazing food?
At the women’s surf camp and yoga retreats, Pura Vida Adventures makes your experience extra special by serving up healthy, delicious meals that highlight the local cuisine and culture.
Many of the meals are enjoyed at the hotel’s beachfront, gourmet restaurant, Shambala. Chef Siles skillfully creates gourmet art, fusing flavors into delicious, fresh, and healthy dishes that tantalize your taste buds.
Looking to venture out and explore the “comida local” (local cuisine)? Claro que si! It’s “your choice” for dinner, and our VIP restaurant voucher will give you entrance to some of the best restaurants in town.
The retreat caters to a wide variety of dietary restrictions:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Lactose-intolerant
- Etc.
A sample of surf camp cuisine
Energizing breakfast
- Seasonal tropical fruit platter
- Detox smoothies and fresh-made juices
- Hot tea and coffee (a Costa Rican roast, of course!)
- Santa Teresa’s best breakfast burritos
- Fluffy pancakes and honey-drizzled french toast
- Tangy yogurt and homemade granola
- A local fave: “Gallo Pinto” (beans and rice with fresh herbs)
- Scrambled eggs served with avocado and pico de gallo
Surfer's lunch
- Superfood Salad with kale, quinoa, seeds, nuts, in a mandarin vinaigrette
- Tropical fish tacos served with plantains and lime
- Falafel pita, schnitzel, or Mediterranean salad with homemade hummus
- Grilled chicken and mango salad
- Woodfired pizza (add a cold beer for a perfect post-surf meal!)
- Shambala’s signature burger with hand-cut fries
- Local fave: Casado (rice and beans served with choice of meat and salad)
Dinner on the town
- Locally caught Ahi and daily fish specials
- Argentinian fire-roasted chicken
- Pan-seared steak with rosemary mashed potatoes
- Sushi, sashimi, pork gyoza, and black mussels
- Fresh-caught lobster with garlic butter sauce
- Spinach enchiladas in a molé sauce (add a jalapeño margarita for an extra kick!)
- Eggplant parmesan with handmade pasta ribbons
- Grilled Pumpkin and Farro salad
- Passion fruit creme brulee, or flourless dark chocolate cake with raspberry coulee
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Lactose Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Costa Rica is a paradise playground! And this is YOUR surf and yoga retreat. Make it your own! Pura Vida Adventures will happily help you find all the adventure you’re looking for.
Ziplining
Fly through the forest canopy over creeks and canyons with amazing vistas and panoramic views of the jungle and the Pacific Ocean below.
Horseback riding
Giddy up! Gallop on horseback along the shore at sunset and visit other gorgeous beaches with expert local guides.
ATV tour
Explore the Costa Rican countryside, other villages, and the breathtaking beaches in the area. An exhilarating adventure that will make you fall in love with Costa Rica.
Hiking
Fall in love with the peaceful nature and animal life that has made Costa Rica a dream destination. Take a guided or unguided hike through the country’s first nature reserve, Cabo Blanco.
Spa treatments
The price includes one professional one-hour therapeutic massage at the beachfront Spa Natural. Additional spa services are also available.
What's included
- 6 nights accommodation at a beachfront resort
- Swimming pool, restaurant/bar, and oceanfront hammock area
- Full service Spa
- 24-hour concierge service from our attentive camp host, who will guide and assist you every step of the way
- Bellhop services for your arrival and departure
- Daily maid service
- Daily surf lessons for all levels from complete beginners to advanced-intermediate surfers
- Comprehensive surf program for each level of surfer
- Video analysis—video coaching of your surfing
- Sunset surf sessions – watch the sun melt into the horizon from your surfboard
- Superior surf equipment, including soft tops, high performance epoxy and fiberglass surfboards
- Complete access to the extensive surfboard quiver during your entire week
- Day trips to secret surf spots – this destination offers the most diverse selection of surf breaks in Costa Rica
- Transportation to the different surf breaks throughout your week
- PVA rash guard (surf shirt)
- Daily yoga classes for all levels
- Outdoor, oceanfront yoga studio
- Professional yoga instruction from Cris Kalyani
- Yoga mats, blocks, bolsters and straps are provided
- Three healthy, gourmet meals each day
- Custom cuisine for any dietary restriction – Vegetarian, vegan, gluten, lactose, etc.
- Most meals at our beachfront restaurant and several at the best restaurants in town
- Unlimited filtered water
- Professional one-hour therapeutic massage at our beachfront Spa Natural
- Seaside chill out area with hammocks and lounge chairs
- Activities (may be offered depending on scheduling, surf conditions, and guest preferences, such as hiking to a waterfall, beach BBQ, etc.)
- Taxes are included
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Additional spa services
- Additional yoga classes
- Travel insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
115 km
Transfer not provided
Juan Santamaría International Airport
111 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) or Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR). Airport transfer is not included in the price. American, Alaska, United, Frontier, COPA Panama, Delta, US Air, Continental, America West, Southwest, LACSA, Mexicana, Taca, and many other airlines fly to Costa Rica.
From the international airport, get a domestic flight or a shuttle bus. Pura Vida Adventures highly recommends the flight, as it allows for more time at the beach. Pura Vida Adventures recommends that you allow 2 hours between your international and domestic flights on both ends of your trip for customs, baggage claim, and ticketing.
DOMESTIC FLIGHT TO/FROM COBANO:
If you’re looking to squeeze every ounce of vacation time in, Pura Vida Adventures recommends booking a 30-minute puddle jumper (60-140 USD each way), leaving from SJO or LIR, and arriving in Cobano.
From SJO, both Sansa and Green Airways depart right next to the San Jose airport in the domestic terminal.
From LIR, only Sansa offers flights to Cabano. They are only once per day, so be sure they line up with your international flight.
Once in Cobano, expect a 1-hour taxi ride. Taxis cost approximately 40 USD each way for 1-4 people and 15 USD for each additional person. Pura Vida Adventures will schedule a taxi to pick you up in Cobano, so look for a sign with your party’s name or the “Pura Vida Adventures” sign.
There are limited flights and seats to Cobano, so make your reservation early!
The Pura Vida Adventures can help with the flight booking (Sansa Airline). Ask them for more information. You can also book a flight with Costa Rica Green Airways yourself.
Arrival by bus
Tropical Tours provides a door-to-door shuttle bus service to/from Santa Teresa. The shuttle bus leaves San Jose, Liberia, and Santa Teresa daily and will pick you up at the airport or your hotel. The price is 50 USD per person each way.
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 60 days before arrival.
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