Pura Vida Adventures
📍 South Costa Rica, Costa Rica
Camp Score
GoodBased on reviews, coaching quality, value, and local ownership.
About
Pura Vida Adventures has been empowering surfers since 2004 from their beachfront base in Santa Teresa. With an intimate 3:1 coaching ratio, video analysis, and access to diverse breaks along the coast, they've built a reputation for rapid progression in a supportive community atmosphere. Their all-inclusive approach combines daily surf and yoga with gourmet meals and spa treatments.
Packages & Pricing
7 Days Surfsgiving Retreat
Celebrate Thanksgiving with sun, surf, and gratitude in Costa Rica. This special coed retreat during the November holiday week offers everything included in the standard package plus Thanksgiving-themed festivities and the annual Surfsgiving Paddle Out ceremony. Trade turkey comas for tropical waves and give thanks for good surf with a community of like-minded adventurers.
- 6 nights beachfront accommodation
- Daily surf lessons for all skill levels
- Video analysis and surf coaching
- Daily yoga classes
- Special Thanksgiving dinner
7 Days Coed Surf & Yoga Retreat
An all-inclusive seven-day surf and yoga retreat open to all genders. Held at select dates throughout the year in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, this retreat offers daily surf instruction tailored to your level, yoga sessions, and authentic Costa Rican cuisine. Perfect for couples, friends traveling together, or solo travelers who prefer a mixed-gender environment. Includes the same premium amenities as the women's retreat: beachfront accommodation, massage, video analysis, and access to diverse surf breaks along the coast.
- 6 nights beachfront accommodation
- Daily surf lessons for all skill levels
- Video analysis and surf coaching
- Daily yoga classes
- Three gourmet meals per day
7 Days Women's Surf & Yoga Retreat
Seven days and six nights of all-inclusive surf and yoga immersion in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. This women-only retreat combines daily surf lessons for all levels from complete beginners to advanced intermediates, morning yoga classes on an oceanfront deck, and three healthy gourmet meals per day. Guests stay at the beachfront Hotel Tropico Latino with pool access, spa services, and 24-hour concierge support. The week includes video analysis of your surfing, sunset surf sessions, day trips to secret surf spots, a professional therapeutic massage, and access to an extensive surfboard quiver. Optional activities include hiking to Montezuma waterfalls, dancing at local hotspots, and beachside BBQs.
- 6 nights beachfront accommodation at Hotel Tropico Latino
- Daily surf lessons for all skill levels
- Video analysis and surf coaching
- Daily yoga classes on oceanfront deck
- Three gourmet meals per day (vegetarian/vegan options available)
8 Days New Year's Surf Camp
Ring in the New Year on the beach in Costa Rica with surfing, yoga, and celebration. This special coed retreat spans the holiday week with all the signature Pura Vida Adventures inclusions plus New Year's Eve festivities and a sunrise surf session to start the year right. An unforgettable way to set intentions and catch waves as you welcome a new chapter.
- 7 nights beachfront accommodation
- Daily surf lessons for all skill levels
- Video analysis and surf coaching
- Daily yoga classes
- New Year's Eve celebration
Prices at Pura Vida Adventures may vary by season. Contact the camp directly for current availability and booking.
Accommodation Options
2-Bedroom Beachfront Room
🛏️ 1 bed(s)
Semi-private beachfront accommodation for those who prefer their own space while sharing a bathroom with just one other guest. Features two private rooms, each with a queen bed, A/C, shared outdoor deck space, and private entrance. The bathroom is shared exclusively between the two rooms.
Private Bungalow
🛏️ 1 bed(s)
Premium private accommodation for those seeking the ultimate in comfort and privacy. This large beachfront bungalow features a king or queen bed, private bathroom, A/C, and an outdoor deck with hammock and lounge chair. Fall asleep to the sound of the waves and wake up ready to surf.
Shared Garden Room
🛏️ 2 bed(s)
Perfect for solo travelers seeking affordable comfort or friends traveling together. This cozy garden-level room features one queen bed and one single bed with a private bathroom, A/C, and a charming sunroom with daybed and lounge chair. Wake up surrounded by tropical gardens under an old forest canopy, steps from the beach.
Shared Bungalow
🛏️ 2 bed(s)
Spacious beachfront bungalow ideal for friends or couples seeking tropical comfort. This large room features two queen beds, private bathroom, A/C, and an outdoor patio with hammock and lounge chair. Located at Hotel Tropico Latino, you are just steps from the waves and swimming pool.
Private Garden Room
🛏️ 1 bed(s)
Intimate private retreat for solo travelers who want their own space. This smaller garden-level room offers a queen bed, private bathroom, A/C, and a sunroom with daybed and lounge chair. Enjoy complete privacy while remaining connected to the vibrant surf retreat community.
Room availability and prices at Pura Vida Adventures may vary by season. Contact the camp directly for current rates and booking.