Top Central Pacific Classes & Workshops

If you’ve always wanted to learn to surf, Jaco is a great place to finally do it. During the two-hour lesson you’ll learn to paddle, stand up, drop into waves, and ride. By the end of the lesson you should be ready to stand and ride your first wave. Receive personalized attention in a small-group lesson that will be tailored to your experience level.

Ten la oportunidad de vivir y ser parte de una experiencia autentica y rural de la producción de café, caña de azúcar y cacao de los costarricenses, además de conocer como esta ha influido en el desarrollo económico y social de Costa Rica. Podrás vivir una experiencia sensorial, de cada uno de los productos además de deliciosas degustaciones de los productos que realizaremos juntos Esta es una vivencia brindada por personas apasionadas y amantes por el café, que les gusta su trabajo y que poseen una excelente relación con la naturaleza y su entorno.

Our 2-hour group lesson is perfect for those who want to try surfing for the first time, as well as those who want to improve their technique. It is not necessary to know how to swim since chest height as deepest,you will be accompanied and guided by trained instructors. Come with your family or friends!! kids less 10 yo and seniors over 50 yo,will need to book a private class to take care of every detail and ensure the best experience in terms of results and safety. In our class, you will learn the basics of surfing and safety, reading the water, waves and currents, training the technique on land, and then you will go into the water.We recommend that it be one of the first activities you do, as surfing requires energy, enthusiasm, and a rested body to enjoy it to the fullest! After the lesson, Just relax in our beach chairs and umbrellas! Start your adventure with the waves and feel the Pura Vida from the beginning!!☀️

Learn to surf in Costa Rica with a lesson on Manuel Antonio Beach. Whether it's your first time on a board or you want to improve your skills, you’ll be confidently paddling and standing up in no time. When you need a rest from the waves, relax with provided beach chairs and umbrellas while snacking on fresh fruit and coconut water. Handy hotel transfers are provided, too.

Ideal for travelers interested in learning how to surf, or beginners who haven’t brought the right gear, this surf lesson provides boards and everything you need to improve your surfing skills. Meet your instructor directly at Hermosa Beach, considered one of the top surf spots for beginners, and start with stretching exercises and short lessons on surf etiquette and rules. Then, get in the water and learn to catch your first waves.

Learn to surf in Uvita Costa Rica at your own pace, with a private instructor. You don’t need to share with a group, or feel like you’re on your own. Instead, your personalized instructor will take you step by step through the surfing process. This two hour lesson is great for beginners to intermediates. No matter what level you start from, you’re guaranteed to gain confidence.

Taste the flavours of Costa Rica with this cooking class and exploration of the medicinal and edible plants of the local area. Visit a vanilla plantation, sugarcane mill, coffee plantation, and finally a cooking class. Learn how to cook and combine native flavours for a delicious meal.

Costa Rica is renowned for its chocolate production and exports chocolate all around the world. On this tour, go behind-the-scenes at a traditional cocoa plantation, learn how chocolate is made from bean to bar, and sample the cocoa fruit. Get involved as you watch the chocolate-making process, then sample a variety of delicious chocolates and tropical fruits.

If you’ve always wanted to learn to surf, or to improve on basic skills, Santa Teresa or Hermosa Beaches are great places to do so. Choose from a beginner, intermediate, or advanced 90-minute lesson with a private instructor to boost your confidence and your skills. Receive personalized attention from your instructor so you can learn the most in a short time.

The golden sands and consistent waves of Espadilla Norte Beach make it a popular destination for surfers in the Manuel Antonio National Park. With this tour, hone your surf skills or learn to catch your first wave with a surf lesson to suit your level. Learn beginner basics and pro tips from your surf instructors, then hit the waves to practice for as long as you like.

All in One: Chocolate, Coffee & Trapiche Tour – Manuel Antonio Looking for an experience that’s sweet, rich, and uniquely Costa Rican? This tour blends three traditions into one unforgettable adventure! Chocolate – Discover the magical story of cacao, from its ancient roots to its role in Costa Rica today. Watch it go from bean to “drink of the gods” — and enjoy plenty of tastings along the way. Coffee – Step into Costa Rica’s world-famous coffee culture. Explore real plants, authentic tools, and the full process from bean to cup. Then, prepare your own café chorreado, the traditional way locals have brewed for generations. Trapiche – Witness sugar cane pressed before your eyes and sip on agua de sapo, a refreshing, sweet favorite you’ll love. All this takes place in our private jungle preserve, just 10 minutes from Manuel Antonio — home to sloths, monkeys, and colorful birds. Culture, flavor, nature, and tradition — all in one amazing tour!

This activity is more than a ride; we curate experiences. Our trails lead to hidden gems—the kind you won’t find on any map, also, our horses aren’t just mounts; they’re storytellers. So let's go and live the experience, as the sun dips below the horizon, you’ll be there—silhouetted against a canvas of oranges and purples, it’s a moment frozen in time, etched into your heart. So, why wait for someday? Reserve your spot on our horseback riding tour now!

More than just a fun white-water rafting trip, this tour on the Savegre River includes a fully-narrated drive to the put-in location for an opportunity to learn about local wildlife. Plus, in the middle of running Class II and III rapids with a guide, you stop to visit tucked-away waterfall—chances are you'll be the only people there.

We offer more than just chocolate, Firstly, the chocolate tour begins with the cultural and biological background of cacao in Costa Rica. It further introduces into the collecting, fermenting, grinding and finally the making of chocolate, the drink of the gods. Secondly, we talk about coffee and its importance for Costa Rica's economic and cultural development. We have a showroom with important coffee picking instruments and a better explanation of the process of coffee production. We want to show you how to make Café-Chorreado, the real Costa Rican practice of preparing coffee. Amongst other sampling methods. Finally, we want to look at one of the most important aspects of Costarican culture and tradition, the trapiche: A sugar cane mill. Here we grind sugar cane to extract the juice and make all kinds of local and delicious candy. This is for sure the sweetest tour in the area. We have recently added a MEDICINAL PLANTS GARDEN TO OUR EXPERIENCE AND A CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Learn how to surf with a pro with this surfing class in Manuel Antonio, suitable for complete beginners. You'll practice paddling and getting up on your surfboard, learn how to read and catch waves, and get briefings on how to safely navigate surf and keep yourself safe in case of riptides.

Besides all the delicious chocolate samples we have for you and all the information provided by your expert guides, we are located only 10 minutes from Quepos and Manuel Antonio beach.

Learn to surf at the most beautiful and best spot, Playa Hermosa de Santa Teresa, with our professional multilingual surf instructors! Enjoy Costa Rica’s nature and live the pura vida surf experience.

This group tour near Manuel Antonio takes you into the jungle for a yoga and hiking excursion, followed by lunch and even learning to make corn tortillas. You’ll start with a hotel pickup to keep things running smoothly, then your guide will organize yoga, a hike, a waterfall visit, and a well-earned lunch in a local’s home.

our group class. Ideal for all levels, you will learn to read the waves, improve your technique and connect with the ocean in a relaxed and fun environment. Share the energy of the group, laugh, challenge yourself and live an authentic experience guided by Juan, our main instructor, is a surfer with more than 20 years of experience teaching in Santa Teresa and a lifetime dedicated to the sea. It is certified as a lifesaver and backed by the local surf association, ensuring professionalism and safety. ✨Because not only will you learn to surf, but you will live an authentic, safe and personalized experience. We adapt each class to the level of the student – beginner, intermediate or advanced – to ensure a real and fun evolution.

Join us for a four-hour journey from bean to cup at our farm in Costa Rica. We’ll start with a warm welcome and an introduction to the world of coffee, including Arabica and Robusta and what makes each unique. Next, watch green beans transform during roasting and taste the difference in an interactive cupping session, just like the pros. Then, stroll through our coffee garden to see the plants up close and learn fun facts about their growth. After a delicious lunch break, it’s your turn behind the espresso machine! Pull the perfect shot, steam silky milk, and practice latte art—hearts, rosettas, and more. We’ll wrap up with a friendly Q&A, photos, and memories that will leave you with a deeper love for every cup of coffee.

Experience a different side of the Monteverde Cloud Forest with this small-group tour through a local private farm. Walk through a private farm set within the region’s beautiful countryside to see how coffee, cocoa, and sugar are produced here. Besides seeing their plantations, you’ll have the chance to taste each of the local products. Trails on the farm are accessible for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in Monteverde and Santa Elena.

Step into the world of Costa Rican coffee with an unforgettable experience! Watch raw green beans transform into aromatic roasted coffee, and learn how roast levels create unique tastes. Then, join a professional-style cupping session, savoring aromas, acidity, and body just like the experts. Stroll through our vibrant coffee garden, see the plants up close, and discover surprising facts about their growth and harvest. Midway, take a 40-minute break to relax and enjoy a delicious lunch. Afterward, it’s your turn behind the espresso machine! Learn to pull the perfect shot, steam silky milk, and create latte art—hearts, rosettas, and more. This fun, hands-on activity is the highlight for many. We’ll finish with a friendly Q&A, plenty of photo opportunities, and lasting memories. You’ll leave not only inspired but with a new appreciation for every cup you drink!

See just how strong you truly are by doing the Cold Plunge Experience with us! Make the most of practicing with a certified and encouraging instructor and learn about all of the benefits of cold exposure and breathwork and how you can easily incorporate the them into your daily life.