7 Day Women's Yoga and Surf Camp in Santa Teresa, Puntarenas, in Costa Rica
Women Surf and Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica
Be adventurous and transform yourself during a week-long surf camp in Costa Rica. Come alone or with friends and be a part of a community of like-minded women. Just imagine warm water, great waves, a caring team of highly trained surf instructors, and an oceanfront hotel located on a beach that has been described by Forbes Magazine as one of the top 10 most beautiful beaches in the world. Welcome to barefoot luxury.
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Highlights
- Daily surf lessons
- Daily outdoor yoga classes
- Professional one-hour therapeutic massage
- Bellhop services for your arrival and departure
- Day trips to secret surf spots
- 6 nights accommodation
- Superior surf equipment
- 3 healthy meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
Tambor Airport (US$ 50 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Concierge desk
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Yoga deck
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
The beachfront Costa Rica Surf Vacations and Yoga retreats are located just steps away from the waves. 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, the 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.
Room amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Security safe
- Ceiling fans
- Hot water
- Hair dryer
- Mini-fridge
- Complimentary coffee
- Body soap and 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
Program
Surf
- 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 their extensive surfboard quiver during your entire week
- Day trips to secret surf spots – the 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)
Yoga
- Daily yoga classes for all levels
- Outdoor, oceanfront yoga studio
- Professional yoga instruction from Cris Kalyani
- Yoga mats, blocks, bolsters and straps are provided
- Other classes available at the beachfront resort
Typical day:
Morning
- Yoga class
- Breakfast
- Surf instruction
Afternoon
- Lunch
- Relaxation (scheduled massages, poolside, hammock, and/or siesta)
- Optional sunset surf session (depending on surf conditions)
Evening
- Dinner (occasional outings to other restaurants)
Itinerary information
The first and last days of your surf adventure are considered travel days. The first day officially kicks off around 6:00 p.m. with a welcome dinner and the last day ends around 10:00 a.m. after a surf session and brunch. They have fun activities planned for both those days, so be sure you don't arrive too late or leave too early.
Included excursions
- Day trips to secret surf breaks
- Sunset at Vista de Ola's swim bar and infinity pool
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
Pura Vida Adventures' retreats are situated in the scenic village of Santa Teresa on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Expansive beaches and tropical rainforests surround Santa Teresa, creating fascinating landscapes, stunning views, and unforgettable sunsets.
When you arrive in Santa Teresa, you will know that you have discovered an extraordinary place. The gorgeous beaches are uncrowded, the ocean is warm, the locals are friendly, and there are monkeys swinging from the trees. You can find secret waterfalls with warm water pools surrounded by jungle canopy, and surf spots with no one there.
Food
Pura Vida Adventures intends to make your experience special by serving you a taste of the local food and culture. Many of the meals are enjoyed at the hotel's beachfront, gourmet restaurant "Shambala". Costa Rican Chef Randy Siles, who was featured in Sabores magazine, has brought his creativity and international flair to Pura Vida Adventures' scenic beach town to share with you his unique mix of organic vegetarian and high quality local meat and fish dishes. Plentiful organic salads accompany each meal and devilish desserts to satisfy your sweet-tooth craving. Chef Siles uses the freshest organic ingredients to create a variety of gourmet dishes for vegetarians, vegans, and meat lovers alike.
After morning yoga, the breakfast buffet consists of a variety of fresh tropical fruits, Costa Rican specialties and other vacation favorites. Fresh gourmet Costa Rican coffee is served, as well as an assortment of teas and juices. Lunch is a rewarding experience after a great surf session. Chef Siles goes all out with his homemade delectable like pescado envuelto, palak paneer, tuna takaki, fiesta fajitas, or healthy salads with tropical fruit, fresh catch of the day or grilled chicken breast.
On several afternoons and evenings, you will explore some of the best restaurants in town, which serve light and delicious meals like fresh lobster, Argentinean fire-roasted chicken, or Peruvian fish tacos. Relax in the shade on the beach and enjoy brick-oven fired pizza while you watch the surf, or lounge at Marys Restaurant while sipping a locals favorite Mojito and savoring a seared ahi tuna filet over jasmine rice and fresh "farm to table" greens. With so many delicious choices, you will be glad Pura Vida Adventures is taking you to all the right places.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Other than surfing and yoga, there are plenty to do in Costa Rica. The local fishing village where the hotel gets its fresh fish offers boating tours in the waters of Cabo Blanco, the first registered State Park in Costa Rica. Hiking the trails of Cabo Blanco or zip-lining through the jungle canopy is a great way to see the local flora, fauna and the beautiful coastline of the area. Be sure to look in the trees where several types of monkeys can be spotted. Salsa is the most popular form of dance and Pura Vida Adventures can arrange for group lessons should you wish to move your hips to this lively cultural dance.
The following activities may be offered depending on scheduling, 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 BBQ and bonfire
- Live concert from surf instructor, singer-songwriter Annie Bethancourt
Spa treatments
Enjoy your one-hour private massage by a professional therapist at the hotel's Spa Natural.
During your stay you might want to indulge in Spa Naturals other services such as wraps, facials, manicures, and pedicures. The Spa carefully hand prepares its own wraps, exfoliation, and aromatherapy scents from fresh natural ingredients for your divine pleasure. Try the fresh cucumber facial mask, peppermint foot reflexology, healing vitamin E massage or a sunburn soother. a cooling aloe, cucumber, and lavender wrap.
What's included
- Daily surf lessons for all levels
- Video analysis – video coaching of your surfing
- Superior surf equipment - to be used also outside surfing lessons
- Daily yoga classes for all levels
- One-hour massage at the beachfront spa
- PVA rash guard (surf shirt)
- 24-hour concierge service
- 6 nights accommodation
- Three healthy, gourmet meals each day
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Additional activities
- Additional treatments
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Tambor Airport
19 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
You should arrive to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) before taking a domestic flight to Tambor Airport (TMU). Once in Tambor, expect a one-hour taxi ride. Taxis cost approximately 50 USD for 1-4 people and 10 USD for each additional person. Pura Vida Adventures will schedule a taxi to pick you up in Tambor, so look for a sign with your party's name, and ask for Miguel. There are a limited number of flights and seats to Tambor, so make your reservation early. The two airlines that fly from San Jose Airport to Tambor are Nature Air and Sansa.
If you are planning on bringing your surfboard, please contact the airline regarding their size restrictions. Flight schedules change periodically, so please check with the airlines for exact times. 29 USD departure tax is payable at the international airport by all foreign passengers departing on international flights. You can save time and waiting in long lines by paying your departure tax from your hotel in San Jose if you have to stay an extra night before your departure from Costa Rica.
Arrival by bus
Pura Vida Adventures has partnered with Montezuma Expeditions to provide you with shuttle bus services to/from Malpais. The shuttle bus leaves San Jose and Malpais daily once in the morning and once in the afternoon. The shuttle bus will pick you up at the airport or your hotel. The price is 50 USD/per person each way. The shuttle ride is an approximate 6-hour drive through Costa Rica's picturesque countryside, including a 90-minute ferry ride on the Golfo de Nicoya.
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 30 days before arrival.
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