Zopilote SurfCamp Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Zopilote SurfCamp has been welcoming Surfholidays.com guests since Jan 2010
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-accomodation , breakfast, dinner, surfguiding, wifi, drinking water
-surf lessons can be booked on site
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The surf camp is located in Playa Hermosa de Cobano on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica, just a short drive away from the famous and touristic beach of Santa Teresa.
From San Jose airport take a taxi to bus terminal 7/10 in downtown San Jose, here there are direct buses (Transporte Cobano) that leave to Mal Pais/Santa Teresa at 6am and 2pm every day (approx $16US). Once in Cobano leave the bus and get a taxi to Manzanillo ($20US). It will take 6 hours all in. You can also fly to Tambor airport and get a taxi to our surf camp, takes 1 hour and cost approx $50US
The camp is located only 200mt from the beach and local surf break, as well super market and other resturants are within walking distance.
Our guests have the possibility to surf whenever they want, without having to rely on daily transfers.
Our camp consists of four- two story cabinas, each sleeping up to 4 people.
The camp's own restaurant offers a varitey of seasonal dishes, comfort food with quality ingredients. As well you can enjoy a well-deserved 'after surf' cocktail.
Zopilote SurfCamp has been welcoming Surfholidays.com guests since Jan 2010
Nearest Wave 100 metresChat with the host who can help organise your trip:
We don't provide airport transfers but you can book one easily here: Airport Transfers
Beginner Surf Lessons
Our lessons are 2 hours per day. Student ratio is 1:5 You will learn everything from standing techniques to turning and finally paddling outside and learning how to catch unbroken wave.
Kids lessons are available at this level.
We teach in English, Spanish, Italian and German
Intermediate Surf Lessons
Our lessons are 2 hours per day. Student ratio is 1:4
Kids lessons are available at this level.
We teach in English, Spanish, Italian and German
Advanced Surf Lessons
Depends on your level, we will find the perfect break for you to improve your surfing with the best surf instructors.
Private Surf Lessons
Private surf lessons for individuals / 60 €.
Surf Guide
We bring you to a variety of local spots both hidden and well known! Every morning we pack our pick-up truck in search for the perfect surf break.
Surf spots between Playa Hermosa and Mal Pais
Level: All Levels
Santa Teresa: A very popular surf spot for surfers of all levels mainly beach breaks.
Playa del Carmen: Offers both rights and lefts surfing over sand.
Mal Pais: Here you can find world class point and reef breaks.
Playa Hermosa: An excellent beach for all levels! This wide and open white sand beach is everyone’s favorite!
Surf beaches around Santa Teresa
Playa El Carmen is the most popular spot in this laid back Santa Teresa surf area. It is an excellent open beach break for all standards. Surfing Playa Santa Teresa is a mix of sand and volcanic rock which create some barrel riding waves. Hermosa offers gentler waves, an excellent spot for beginners.
Air temperature in Santa Teresa is the same year round 32°C. The seasons can be divided in two: From December to April you have the Dry Season, and from May to November the Wet Season. The busiest time for tourism in Costa Rica is the Dry Season.
Santa Teresa is a year round surf destinations. From April to October is the larger swell season. From December to March waves are smaller but nice and clean, usually around 4 foot and it is probably the best time to stay at a Santa Teresa Surf Camp. The Wind is not usually a major factor and glassy offshore conditions are usually best in the morning.
The area has dozens of waves off the beaten track waiting to be explored and surfed from Manzanillo in the north and around to Montezuma on the other side. Come Surf Santa Teresa with us...
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