School of the World Costa Rica Central Pacific - Dominical, Hermosa & Jaco, Costa Rica
School of the World Costa Rica has been welcoming Surfholidays.com guests since Jan 2010
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This package includes 1 surf sessions and 1 Spanish lesson each day
School of the World was the very first learning vacation to combine elements of a surf camp with Spanish school. This is still our most popular package! Each day (M-F) consists of approximately 2 hours of surfing, 2 hours of Spanish class, and an hour of Spanish Lab (designed to reinforce the day’s lesson with conversation, games, etc). The Spanish class schedule is written around the tides so you’ll never miss out on the best surf!
Includes lodging, surfboard, transportation to/from surf break, and instructor/guide (depending on skill level).
We’ve been taking people surfing year round since 1997, and we are one of the most established and well respected surf camps in Costa Rica. Learn to surf in the warm waters of Costa Rica any week of the year, and combine surfing with any of our other programs for the vacation of a lifetime.
Beginners learn the basics of paddling, standing, and turning, as well as wave selection and other fundamental skills from our instructors, some of the best and most experienced in the country. They have completed rigorous international surf instructor and ocean lifesaver training, so you will feel comfortable and safe in the water.
Already a surfer? Let our experienced Costa Rica surf guides show you the best waves around and help you take your surfing to the next level.
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Located on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, the School of the World has access to some of the the most consistent swells in the country. Warm water, tropical climate, great vibes, and waves for beginners to advanced surfers. The school is located in a quiet neighborhood close to the center of town. We are a short walk (3 to 5 minutes) to the beach, as well as shopping, and restaurants of all types in all price ranges.
Our building is one of the most beautiful in all of Costa Rica, filled with lots of boutique hotel style design details including tropical hardwoods and bamboo, stained glass, handmade ceramic sinks, mosaic floors, custom furniture, and artwork throughout. We have 13 rooms that can accommodate up to 26 guests. Shared, private, and upgraded rooms are available to accommodate all budget levels. Each room has AC, a private bathroom, refrigerator, comfy beds and a ceiling fan. There is also a fully equipped shared kitchen, a surf lounge, photo/ video editing room, yoga studio, and small swimming pool.
School of the World Costa Rica has been welcoming Surfholidays.com guests since Jan 2010
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We provide Airport Transfers from and to SJO and they can be booked in the booking steps.
Instructors
Carlos
Alonso
Alejandra
The Playa Jacó / Hermosa area is widely regarded as the most consistent surf in the country. The water temperature stays warm year round and the variety of breaks in the area insures uncrowded waves for everyone. We’ve been taking people surfing year round since 1997, and we are one of the most established and well respected surf camps in Costa Rica.
Main Surf Beach: Playa Jaco
Beginner Surf Lessons
Beginners learn the basics of paddling, standing, and turning, as well as wave selection and other fundamental skills from our instructors, some of the best and most experienced in the country. They have completed rigorous international surf instructor and ocean lifesaver training, so you will feel comfortable and safe in the water.
Intermediate Surf Lessons
Already a surfer? Local knowledge is key to scoring great waves on vacation, and having a great place to hang out between surf sessions is a big bonus.
The bigger swell season in the Central Pacific area is from May to November with waves consistently from 2-6 feet, sometimes bigger. Costa Rica's summer months & dry season is from December to April. Waves tend to be really fun clean 3-4 foot.
Surfing Jaco
The main beach in this surf town is a long 3 km beach break good for beginners and intermediates with many different peaks. If the swell gets above head high it tends to close out. South of the bay is Roca Loca, a right reef break that can hold up 10 feet at times.
Further south is Hermosa beach. It has a really good vibe to hang out, meet people and get in the water every day. It is a 7km long dark sandy beach breaks that works best on high tide. If you want to escape the crowd head further south. The beach packs a punch and when it's bigger it will rip those board shorts right off you and challenge even the best surfer.
Further along the coast you will find Esterillos about 10k south of Hermosa. Another fun beach break that is a swell magnet and if your looking for an uncrowded wave, take a walk down the beach and pick a peak.
Still heading south you will find other spots include Seco, Bejuco and Playa Espadilla, a great beginners surf beach in the popular surf town of Manuel Antonio.
Surfing Dominical
Less crowded than other surf towns in Costa Rica. Dominical is a much longer trek from San José so it does not tend to get the same amount of surfers that Jaco has. Dominical is a wave magnet and has been called the most consistent surf spot in Costa Rica. The towns main break, Playa Dominical works best on Mid to high tide as at low tide it can be just a shore dump. It tends to be a better spot for Advanced, intermediates as it can get powerful.
2km south is Dominicalito, a beachbreak that is great for beginners. Further on 1 km is The point, with rides of up to 250 meters! There are many more breaks to be discovered, and teh further on south you go the emptier the breaks.
Come surf Jaco, Dominical & Central Pacific Costa Rica with us....
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