Santa Teresa is one of Costa Rica’s best surf towns located on the Nicoya Peninsula. Boasting world-class surf breaks, pristine beaches, and lush green jungle, it’s a wicked spot to immerse yourself in the Pura Vida lifestyle. Surfers of all abilities love the place because it offers a variety of beach breaks with varying intensities.
If you’re planning a surf trip to Santa Teresa, you’re spoiled for surf camp choices. It’s by no coincidence that many of Costa Rica’s best surf camps are in Santa Teresa. With surf lessons, accommodation, catering, and other non-surfing excursions all rolled into one, staying at one of the best surf camps in Santa Teresa is an immersive surf/stay experience in a thriving surf town.
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Surf Simply
Surf Simply is a luxury surf camp with some of the most experienced and knowledgeable coaches in the game. If you want to improve your technique, mindset, and physical fitness. Surf Simply helps you do it. Packages that include accommodation, meals, and surf lessons, as well as additional activities such as yoga, fitness, and massage.
Lucero Surf Retreats
Lucero Surf Retreats is a boutique surf camp that caters to small groups of surfers. The camp offers a personalized surf experience with lessons and accommodation. The instructors at Lucero Surf Retreats are experienced and certified, providing a safe and fun environment for surfers of all levels. The camp also offers additional activities such as yoga, massages, and cultural tours.
Surf Vista Villas
Surf Vista Villas is a luxury surf resort that offers a combination of surf lessons, accommodation, and breathtaking Ocean views. Combining accommodation, lessons, coaching yoga, massages, and local tours. Surf Vista Villas is a wicked spot to work on your health and wellness while surfing in Santa Teresa.
Blue Surf Sanctuary
Blue Surf Sanctuary is a boutique surf camp with packages that include; accommodation, meals, surf lessons, and additional activities such as yoga, fitness, and cultural tours. Located in a beautiful spot between Santa Teresa and neighbouring Manzanillo, Blue Surf Sanctuary is an awesome place to relax and retreat into the jungle between surf sessions. You can learn more about Blue Surf Sanctuary here.
If you’re looking for a more affordable stay in Santa Teresa, check out my breakdown of the best surf hostels in Santa Teresa. or my other Costa Rican surf guides like the complete guide to surfing in Costa Rica or the the best surf camps in Costa Rica.
Casa Zen
Casa Zen is a yoga and surf retreat that offers a unique surf and wellness experience with a holistic approach to surf lessons that combines physical fitness, mental well-being, and mindfulness. Casa Zen’s packages include accommodation, meals, surf lessons, yoga classes, and additional activities such as massages, nature walks, and cultural tours.
Final Words
Santa Teresa is a haven for surfers of all levels, and the best surf camps in Santa Teresa offer a wicked combination of surf lessons, accommodation, and non-surfing activities. Whether you’re a beginner or an avid surf traveler with years of experience, there is a surf camp in Santa Teresa for you! If you know of any other epic surf camps in Santa Teresa, drop me a comment below, and I’ll add it to the list!
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