Surf as you learn Spanish in Costa Rica

  Costa Rica

• Central Pacific Coast: 
Quepos,  Manuel Antonio

Dates: Every Monday

Description: Costa Rica Study Spanish & Surf is one hot spot! Not only is the weather always warm but with 750 miles (1200 km) of coastline on two oceans, Costa Rica has more breaks than you can shake a stick at! The country's selection of surf spots range from stunning beach breaks to coral platforms where the waves tubes like a miniature Pipeline.

The country's surf is complemented by its great water temperatures - you can leave that wet suit at home - beautiful scenery, and the convenience of a variety of accommodations, restaurants and facilities near most breaks.

We are located in Quepos , right on the doorstep of the Famous Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, minutes from the beach and central to the best breaks of the South Pacific Coast! Right in centre of Quespos you find a small left point . This is perfect for beginners and fun rides. Playita is just 5 minutes form our school and is the best option very close for those who have surfed before. Just 6 miles to the south of us is Playa del Rey, an excellent intermediate break. This right and left beach breaks peaks. It is a beautiful wild beach which barely touched by civilisation Study abroad and Learn Spanish at our Spanish language school in Costa Rica and go surfing!

Come join us in our small friendly Spanish language school right by the beach. Learn to speak Spanish from our excellent teachers, ride the local waves, explore the National Parks, see stunning wildlife, try new adventures, have a surfing vacation, make new friends and have the adventure of our life!

Highlights: If surfing is your passion - or you really want to learn to surf - you have come to the right place!

Surfing started here in the 70's when pioneers from California, Australia, and Europe found empty beachbreaks, points, and reef breaks. They told their friends, set up camp, taught the locals to surf and make boards, and the rest is history.

There are four major areas for surfing- North Pacific, Central Pacific, South Pacific, and Caribbean Coast. A huge advantage of Costa Rica is that it is a relatively small country, so if the breaks aren't happening in one area - then they normally are someone else. Costa Rica is the ideal location for a surfing vacation!

We are located in the centre of the Pacific Central area (Puerto Quepos - see map below). In the central pacific region waves can be found year round. There is a large number of breaks all within a hour suitable for ALL level of surfing. Some we just have to walk to - others can be accessed by an excellent and cheap (often only 50 cents!) bus system. Our surf instructors also run weekend trips to more distant breaks.

Quespos is so central to many good breaks. This is its huge advantage. No matter what your level -its not far away! Variety is the 'spice of life'

We have a surf beach, Boco Quepos, right in the centre o Quespos, and others very close. Boca Damas is just 1 mile to the north. Playita is just 10 minutes to the south, and the wild and remote Playa de Rey (right and left beach break ) just 6 miles away. Playa Mataplo is 12 miles to the south and a similar distance to the north is Eserillos este, Esterillos oeste, and Bejuco. Playa Hermosa with its reputation (most popular break in Costa Rica) for very strong breaks is just 20 miles to the north. And a similar distance to the south and you are at excellent Playas Dominical. Boca Barranca (near Puntarenas), is a left that goes 800 yards with a good south swell!

Cost in US$: from 280

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 2-8

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

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Year Founded: 1992