TAMARINDO Surf Camp,
Guanacaste | Tamarindo | Costa Rica.
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Once a small fishing village, Tamarindo in the Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica has become home to a thriving international community, opening its doors to surf and sun seeking travelers from all over the world. The town, the neighbouring Playa Grande and the surrounding area is a virtual swell magnet in Costa Rica and holds an array of first rate waves. Top breaks such as Ollie’s Point, Playa Negra and Witches Rock, plus many more spots within walking distance of this paradise on the Pacific, ensure you will be logging lots of hours in the water. With its natural surroundings, white sandy beaches, warm climate and laidback vibe, the coastal beach town of Tamarindo provides a great respite from the daily routines of life back home while offering the perfect surfing experience. More so if you choose to stay at Tamarindo Surf Club & Hostel which offers a range of accommodation, surf courses and surf tours for all levels and tastes.
The Camp
Tamarindo Surf Club & Hostel is the ideal place to catch a ton of waves in a warm tropical climate and offers three types of accommodation in the form of a hostel, hotel and apartments. Tamarindo Surf Hostel is very chilled out with a common area nestled in a beautiful tropical garden. The hostel offers 8 fully air condtionned rooms, a communal kitchen and WiFi throughout the property. As part of Tamarindo Surf Hostel, there are two apartments that can each accommodate 4 people. Both apartments have AC, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and a kitchen. Tamarindo Surf Club Hostel is situated amongst beautiful gardens and the rooms are tastefully decorated with an oriental and tropical theme. All accommodation are within walking distance of the beach and restaurants, shops, supermarket..etc.
Accommodation amenities:
- Ceiling fan
- Fee internet and Wi-Fi
- Private bathroom
- Hot water
- Fridge
- Safety deposit box
Additionally, apartments also feature:
- A/C
- Cable TV
- Kitchen
Surfwise, Tamarindo Surf Club offers surf school packages for beginners as well as self drive surf tours to the best spots in the area. Additional activities can be arranged such as canopy tours, fishing, diving, rafting, sailing, kayaking or visiting the nearby national parks that are full of wildlife.
The Surf
Surf School
The emphasis behind this camp is the surf school, and Tamarindo with its very learner friendly waves is the perfect place for anyone who is seeking personal instruction in a stunning setting. Whether you’re just starting out or would like to improve your technique, the instructors will provide hands-on coaching that will definitely advance your surfing ability, and all at your own pace. You’ll have video analysis of your surfing and will take day trips to other breaks in the area. All instructors are ISA certified, bilingual, CPR trained, have lifeguard instruction and will only put you in waves that match your ability level.
Explorer Tour
The explorer tour is for the adventure hungry traveler who would like to discover some of the more challenging breaks in the Tamarindo area on their own time and behind the wheel of their own vehicle. Supplied with a 4x4, surf equipment, a daily surf report and all the necessary support information you need from local experts, you’ll head out in search of some of Costa Rica’s best known breaks, all within a 2 hour drive from your accommodation in Tamarindo.
Tamarindo’s Surf
The surf around Tamarindo doesn’t seem to take a rest, with waves on a daily basis. This area of Costa Rica, thanks to its westward projection, stays very consistent with an abundance of waves. With such a large swell window, Tamarindo receives a ton of surf at the height of the season from April to November from low pressure systems in the South Pacific. Starting in December northwest swells will begin to make their appearance, continuing through March, thus keeping the coastline very much alive all year long. There is an assortment of breaks in the Tamarindo area, from fun beachbreaks to some decent reef set-ups, and many within walking distance of the accommodations. Some of the better known spots are Playa Grande, Playa Negra, Witches Rock and Ollie’s Point.
The Packages
One Week Surf School or Tour Packages:
APARTMENT/ROOM Accommodation
- 1 Person = 960 USD
- 2 Persons = 1,620 USD
- 3 Persons = 1,860 USD
including:
SURF SCHOOL Package
- 7 night accommodation
- Airport ransfers from Tamarindo Airport
- Breakfast
- Daily surf instruction
- Equipment
- Video analysis and surf DVD
- Day surf trip to other breaks
- Bike use
- Free internet
- T shirt
EXPLORER Package
- 7 night accommodation
- Airport transfers from Tamarindo Airport
- Breakfast
- Week rental of 4x4
- Unlimited surfboard use
- Free internet use
- Costa Rica surf guide book and maps
- Daily surf support and information
- Daily full surf report
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The Location
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a small country located in Central America and one of the trendiest holiday and adventure-travel destinations in Latin America - One of Costa Rica’s main sources of income is tourism. Costa Rica is also a democratic and peaceful country, and was the first in the world to constitutionally abolish its army back in 1949.
Costa Rica is located on the Central American isthmus, 10° North of the equator. Bathed by the Caribbean Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, the country extend on an narrow stretch of land from Panama in the south to Nicaragua in the north. The highest point in the country is Cerro Chirripó, soaring at 3,820 metres (12,532 ft) and the fifth highest peak in Central America. The country is ranked 5th in the world and 1st among American countries in terms of Environmental Performance. Although the country is small, it shelters 6% of the existing biodiversity in the entire world and 25 % of the country is under natural conservation protection (National Parks and Nature Preserves).
Tamarindo (Guanacaste)
Tamarindo is located on the northern Pacific coastline of Costa Rica in the Guanacaste Province and is about 195 miles (290 km.) northwest of the capital San Jose. It sits in a bay and is characterized by a very long sandy beach and mountains to the east. This quaint little beach town is bordered to the north by Playa Grande and to the south by Langosta, two protected nesting areas where giant leatherback turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. Tamarindo is seperated from Playa Grande by the inlet of Tamarindo Wildlife Refuge.
The Climate
Costa Rica’s proximity to the equator means that it is generally hot and humid, with tropical conditions throughout the year. And while Tamarindo will be influenced by a dry season from November to April, the wet season from May to October is quite mild as Guanacaste is considered the driest region in the country.
The Trip
Tamarindo Airport (TNO)
Nature Air: wwww.natureair.com (daily flight from San Jose)
Airport transfers are included as part of the Surf School or Explorer packages.
Liberia Airport (LIR), 60 min.
Daily Flights from San Jose. AA, Delta and Continental fly direct to Liberia from the US.
Airport transfers can be arranged. Price is 35 USD per person.
San Jose International Airport (SJO), 290 km.
Check American Airlines, Delta, Continental, Alitalia Iberia and KLM for direct flights to US or San Jose.
Airport transfers can be arranged. Price is 50 USD per person.
Entry Requirements
Citizens holding valid passports from the European Union, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan are permitted to stay in Costa Rica for 90 days without a visa. For other countries, please check before. All travelers must carry a passport that remains valid for at least six months after the date of entry. No vaccines are necessary.
Other destinations in Costa Rica
PLAYA HERMOSA Surf Tours & Resort - Costa Rica
SANTA TERESA - MALPAIS Surf School & Lodge - Malpais
PLAYA GRANDE Surf Camp - Playa Grande
PUERTO VIEJO Surf Lodge & Accommodation - Talamanca
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