Top Costa Rica Active & Outdoor Classes

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.

Learn how to surf in Tamarindo, one of the best spots around for beginners! Or if you are intermediate and looking to take that next step in your surfing career we have great instructors for you. Learn to surf with Mariano and other trusted local surfers right here in Tamarindo! My name is Mariano and Tamarindo is exactly where I first learned to surf! I am so excited to share my passion for surfing through teaching in this beautiful place I get to call home. Learn to surf like a local with my amazing team. Pura Vida We also provide surfing photography and videography for an additional fee, please inquire with us prior to your lesson in order to reserve capturing your surfing session!

We have 5 star reviews on all platforms. There are less than 30 ISA certified instructors in Costa Rica - Our surf director, Jairo Zuñiga, is one of them. Our staff is CPR & First Aid Certified. Our staff is lifeguard certified. We provide insurance for our guests and staff. We are registered with the local authorities and pay taxes that help our community. We are proud to be one of few places that pay a living wage to our staff. Our staff is 100% Costa Rican - you support local people and families with your experience!

Why Choose Us? - Local Expert Coaches: Learn from the best in the industry. - Safety First: ILS certified instructors ensure a safe environment. - All Levels Welcome: Suitable for everyone, from novices to advanced surfers. Starting at age 5 years old.

We go beyond traditional surf lessons by offering a personalized experience tailored to each surfer’s skill level. Before entering the water, we provide an in-depth demonstration covering safety, wave dynamics, and proper technique to build confidence and understanding. Unlike standard lessons, our instructors stay by your side in the water, offering real-time feedback to accelerate progress. Whether you're a beginner catching your first wave or an advanced surfer refining your technique, lessons are adapted to your pace and goals. After each session, we provide snacks and electrolytes to support hydration and recovery, ensuring you leave the water feeling energized. Our mission is to create a surf experience that blends expert guidance, ocean awareness, and pure stoke, helping you make the most of every wave!

Experience the surf of a lifetime with us! We're not just any surf school; we're committed to your growth as a surfer. Our lessons are tailored to your needs, focusing on fundamentals like popup technique, positioning, and paddling. It's not just about catching waves; it's about mastering the art of surfing. We carefully select the best times to hit the water, ensuring ideal conditions for learning and enjoyment. But what truly sets us apart is our team of local Costa Rican instructors. These surf experts have spent their entire lives riding the waves and are well-respected within the community. They bring a unique blend of expertise and playful energy to every lesson, making learning to surf an unforgettable experience. And for those picture-perfect moments, we capture stunning drone footage, so you can relive your surfing triumphs again and again. So why wait? Book your surf lesson with us today and discover the joy of surfing in paradise!

You haven't been to Costa Rica if you haven't tried surfing! We invite you to come learn surfing at a beach that looks like a postcard. Tamarindo has excellent conditions for beginners on a daily basis. It's easy to learn here and it's easy to enjoy it. In just one lesson, you can pop up on your board and ride waves! We offer surfing lessons for all levels, for individuals and groups. You can also choose to take a 3-day mini course, or a full course of 5 days surfing. No matter what you choose, hang easy knowing that all equipment and a qualified instructor are included with all packages. - Learn surfing basics like popping up and paddling - Choose a private, group, or surf cours option - All equipment included surfboard and rash guard

Hang ten with a surf lesson in Uvita, Costa Rica. No matter what age or ability, this lesson can be tailored to you. It will be about two hours. A few beaches could be used, like Dominical or Playa Hermosa, all gorgeous, just dependent on the conditions. You’ll learn from a professional about riding the wave, undercurrents, body position, safezones, and much more.

Considered a hotspot for beginner surfers, Tamarindo can quickly fill up with surfers hitting the waves. Book a surf lesson in advance to make sure that you can squeeze the experience into your trip. Whether it's your first time on a board or you're just brushing up, this lesson can be catered to fit your needs with a small-group ratio of only three students per instructor.

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.

The three days of surf and adventure in Montezuma is the perfect option to save yourself a little money if you are going to stay some days in the town and really want to learn to surf. In these three classes, we will have the opportunity to work continuously and progressively in techniques and fiscal endurance to take your surfing to the next level. Playa Grande in Montezuma is the perfect place to improve beginner and intermediate level of surfing, the orientation inside the golf leave it protected from strong currents and waves from the open ocean and with a long sandy bar bottom produce long and gentle rides were you can improve a lot in every session.

Immerse yourself in a thoroughly uniqueyoga experience amidst our rainforest reserve, navigating a trail that unveils mesmerizing waterfalls. This enchanting space caters to both seasoned practitioners and beginners alike. Elevate your vacation by embracing this wholesome activity, creating the ideal opportunity to explore and discover something new amidst the lush beauty of our jungle yoga excursion.

Why book this experience: Join us for a truly integral surf experience in beautiful Tamarindo! Learn to surf safely and confidently with personalized guidance, improve your skills regardless of your level, and connect deeply with the ocean. Enjoy fun, supportive lessons, gain insider tips on waves, and create unforgettable memories in Costa Rica’s stunning surf paradise.

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.

Experience Costa Rica beyond traditional sightseeing by joining a real local pickleball community. Instead of playing only with other travelers, you’ll step into one of The regular sessions, meet Costa Rican players, play multiple doubles matches, and become part of the group for two hours. With an indoor court, equipment available if needed, and a welcoming local host, it’s an easy and fun way to stay active, meet locals, and enjoy pickleball while traveling.

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.

Surf Tamarindo Like a Local Tamarindo Beach is one of the best places in Costa Rica to learn how to surf, thanks to its consistent waves and sandy bottom. With local instructor Mao guiding you, you’ll feel safe, supported, and confident from start to finish. This is more than just a surf class — it’s an unforgettable Costa Rica experience. Perfect For First-time surfers Families with kids Couples Travelers only Teens Intermediate surfers improving technique Do not experience necessary. Just bring your energy and we’ll handle the rest.

Learn to surf in Tamarindo at a school that teaches in a holistic manner. The instructors will assess your needs to see what you need to become a better surfer, and continue to improve and become better with further lessons. You will start with a digital presentation to understand the concepts, and go from there to your individual lesson.

An activity guided by fans passionate about the Saprissa soccer team, where an excellent experience will be provided where you will be able to watch the soccer game safely and comfortably. Where 100% support will be provided before, during and after the game, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience. The main idea of this activity is to provide an experience as similar as possible to that of a local visiting the stadium. Visiting iconic places for fans of the Saprissa football team that are located near the stadium. Before the activity, a summary related to the match to be witnessed will be provided, such as what soccer league is being played, stats, main players and curious facts about the match.

Yazdany Surf School offers personalized surfing and bodyboarding lessons at stunning Playa Espadilla, guided by renowned Costa Rican athlete Yazdany Castro. With my experience as a national bodyboard champion and a friendly approach, you will enjoy a safe and exciting environment, ideal for all levels. Whether you’re a beginner or want to perfect your technique, certified, bilingual instructors will help you feel comfortable on the water as you explore the waves of the beautiful Pacific Ocean.

Get a taste of San Jose’s culture and cuisine on this walking tour that includes snacks. Explore Costa Rica’s capital alongside a guide who alleviates the hassle of navigating, and learn about the city’s history, architecture as you taste. Explore the produce stalls of two traditional markets and discover what makes Costa Rican coffee so delicious as you sample some local brews.

We are local Costa Rican surfers who love the ocean and love giving back. We want you to leave here with the biggest smile and the best stories to take back home. We love our job and we want you to feel how special Tamarindo really is! Our 20+ years of experience gives us an understanding of how to approach the different levels of skill and confidence. The ocean is an amazing place and no matter where you are at on your journey, we are here to support you and want to help guide you to leave Costa Rica with new, lasting memories.

We are dedicated to helping you cultivate a positive and resilient mindset. Everyone is invited, you will feel a boost of confidence and resilience, experience stress reduction and a sense of empowerment and connection after the session. It goes beyond the physical aspect of riding waves and taps into the emotional, psychological, and spiritual benefits that surfing can offer, it's a evidence - based experiential therapy that has shown a lot of benefits in the mental health area.

Spend three days surfing in Costa Rica’s crystal-clear waters with a surf package that includes three 2-hour lessons. This private course is suited to complete beginners or travelers looking to improve their existing skills—your surf teacher tailors your lessons to you, to help you get the most out of your experience.