Puerto Escondido Language & Surf School - Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Mexico
INTRODUCTION
A magnet for surfers, would-be surfers and every other kind of beach lover, this ‘Hidden Port’ is one of the most enjoyable spots on Mexico’s Pacific coast. By day, you can surf, snorkel, dive, swim, tan, go sportfishing or look for turtles, dolphins and whales. By night, a busy cafe, restaurant and bar scene brings live music and a freewheeling, unpretentious nightlife.
Perfectly located near central town of lovely Puerto Escondido, distance walking to our Surf Houses and the internationally renowned beaches. By day and night, a busy cafe, restaurant and bar scene brings live music and a freewheeling, unpretentious cozy life.
All material learning and first-class equipment needed for Spanish and Surf training has been specifically designed and produced from our in-house expertise and provided to you throughout the program! From workbooks and worksheets for the educational program to all-sizes adapted surfboards and rash guards for surfers.
All students booking a 1 week all-included package or more, we’ll benefit from free of cost : Fitness for Surfing enjoyable sessions, Spanish Culture excursions and personalized advanced surfing coach training and photo and video review to improve more technical skills required for advanced surfers.
Wide-range of outdoor activities and excursions are proposed to our hosts according to their interest: surf trips, snorkel, dive, swim, tan, and go sport fishing or look for turtles, dolphins and whales. Mexican cooking lessons, dance classes… We’ll help you to maximize your vacation!
THE ACCOMMODATION
Puerto Escondido Language & Surf School
All packages include weekly accommodation in our Surf Houses, in fully equipped suites or private apartments with all utilities included. All three Surf Houses are greatly located near the centre and at a walking distance from the school, the beach and cosy bars and restaurants!
Drinkable water, free coffee, clean sheets and towels + cleaning service, swimming pool, common area and terrace. Do you need anything else? Do not worry, wifi is included too!
La Barca Surf House
Lodging 3 great suites and 6 excellent private apartments, a swimming pool and the common area create a nice, friendly and warm atmosphere.
Whether you want to meet other travellers with the same interests and programs, or you rather enjoy your privacy, there is room for you at La Barca!
Choose your room
Shared bathroom
Las Dunas – Individual / couple
El Faro – Individual / couple
La Virazon – Individual / friends
Los Botes – Couple / friends / family
Balconada – Individual / couple
La Proa – Family apartment / 4 people
Suites
El Timon – Individual/couple
La Bitácora – Individual/friends
La Escollera – Individual/couple
Nautilus – Individual/couple
Mango Surf House
Named after magnificent mango trees in the common area, Mangos Surf House host 4 beautiful and cosy private apartments fully equipped and with a private terrace to make feel at home and surrounded by real surfer ambience!
Choose your room
Apartment #1 – Individual / 2 friends
Apartment #2 – Individual / couple
Apartment #3 – Individual / friends
Apartment $4 – Couple / 4 friends / small family
El Nopal Surf House
This beautiful complex currently consists of 4 apartments, each with their own self-contained kitchen and terrace. There is a swimming pool for your enjoyment, and an elevated pergola on to of the front Cafeteria for a prime view of our spectacular sunsets.
Choose your room
Nopal #1 – Individual / couple
Nopal #2 – Individual / couple
Nopal #3 – Individual / 2 friends
Nopal #4 – Individual / 2 friends
THE ACTIVITIES
Surf Package
Whether you have never stepped on a surfboard before, or you are an advance surfer looking for analysis and coaching guidance to get into the next level, the excellent Surf program will cover your expectations.
✔ Welcome dinner every Monday night
✔ 7 nights of accommodation
✔ 5 semi-private Surf lessons
✔ 1 Surf theory class
✔ Fitness classes every evening: Yoga, Pilates, Functional class for surfing
✔ 1 group coaching session (including dinner)
✔ 1 photo session
✔ 1 surprise event (cultural activity)
✔ Top quality material (boards, rash guards and tropical wax)
✔ Transportation to the surfspots
✔ Final Surf certificate
✔ Discounts in our Surf Shop
✔ Discounts in Cafe Nopal
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ACCOMMODATION
Fully equipped suite or private apartment with all utilities including wifi, cleaning service, swimming pool, common area and terrace. Our Surf Houses are near the centre and at a walking distance from the school, the beach and cosy bars and restaurants.
SURF LESSONS
2 hours of semi-private tuition (up to 2 students per instructor) covering both theory and practice and on an ample schedule every day of the week from Monday to Saturday. Surf lessons are conducted by professional and experienced instructors, both in English and Spanish, and for all levels and ages. The weekly package includes 5 surf lessons and 1 surf theory class.
WELCOME DINNER: every Monday night we welcome new students arriving to our programs to orientate them and help them with any question about the week ahead.
QUALITY EQUIPMENT and TRANSPORTATION
Hand and heart made Roger Ramirez surf boards and a school rash guard is included during all your lessons. All material is sponsored by professional surf brand Volcom. Transportation from the school to the beach with the best-learning conditions of the day is also included!
PHOTO SESSION
At the end of each week, the School will take a photographer to record the morning surf session. All of the material captured will be used for the Friday coaching class and given, free of cost, to the each student. You just need to bring a USB memory card!.
COACHING SESSION
Every Friday evening students and instructors will gather at La Barca Surf House to watch the pictures and videos of the previous day. Surf instructors will make the proper corrections to each student and give useful tips in order to keep progressing in their surfing skills. Students will participate in a group review in order to benefit from the best orientation and analysis about their evolution as a surfer.
FITNESS CLASSES
Specifically designed to enhance your surfing performance and gain general fitness, classes are conducted by a professional instructor and adapted to all levels and ages. The package offers fitness classes in the evenings
VALID CERTIFICATE
A school diploma level stating your board size, visited spots, gained skills and final level attained will close-up your program and certify your progress.
Surf + Spanish Package
Our complete Surf & Spanish program is designed to combine the experience of Mexican culture and language, discover the magnificent beaches and learn the most popular and fun activity of Puerto Escondido: surfing!
✔ 7 nights of accommodation
✔ 5 semi-private Surf lessons
✔ Fitness group classes every evening: yoga, pilates, functional class for surfing
✔ 1 group coaching session (including dinner)
✔ 1 photo session
✔ Top quality equipment rental
✔ Transportation to the surfspots
✔ 5 private Spanish lessons
✔ 1 Surprise event
✔ Material learning and certificate
I want to learn!
ACCOMMODATION
Fully equipped suite or private apartment with all utilities including wifi, cleaning service, swimming pool, common area and terrace in one of our Surf Houses. Both houses are very well located near the School, the beach, the center and at a walking distance from cozy bars and restaurants. Learn more about our accommodation options here.
SPANISH LESSONS
Private and semi-private lessons, from 1.5 or 3 hours of tuition per day (Regular or Intensive course) on an ample schedule every day of the week from Monday to Friday. Teachers are certified and native Spanish speakers. Learn more about our schooling methods here.
SURF LESSONS
2 hours of semi-private tuition (up to 2 students per instructor) covering both theory and practice and on an ample schedule every day of the week from Monday to Saturday. Surf lessons are conducted by professional and experienced instructors, both in English and Spanish, and for all levels and ages. The weekly package includes 5 surf lessons. Learn more about our crew here.
PHOTO SESSION
At the end of every week, the School will take a photographer to record your class. This material captured will be used for the coaching class and will be given to each student for no extra cost, just remember to bring a USB memory card
COACHING SESSIONS
Every Friday evening the surf group will gather at La Barca Surf House to review the material captured from the photo session. The instructors will correct technique and give you useful tips to keep progressing in your surfing skills. All students will benefit from a group review and receive the best orientation and analysis about their evolution as a surfer. Find out more about our coach sessions here.
FITNESS CLASSES
Specifically designed to enhance your surfing performance and gain general fitness, classes are conducted by a professional instructor and adapted to all levels and ages.
SURPRISE ME EVENT
Every Thursday evening the School will take you on a different adventure! The “Surprise me event” consists on an additional free of cost activity, such as city tours and cultural excursions to explore the culture in real environments. These activities are offered to all students enrolled in the Spanish program. Learn more about these activities here.
LEARNING MATERIAL
Specifically designed and produced by our in-house expertise. From placement tests to listening, reading, writing and speaking exercises, the overall content of the lessons are individual tailor-made to better reach your goals. Each student will receive a workbook from the school according to their specific level. TOP
QUALITY EQUIPMENT and TRANSPORTATION
Hand and heart made Roger Ramirez surf boards, rash guards and tropical waxes are included during all your lessons. All material is sponsored by professional surf brand Volcom. Transportation from the school to the best-learning conditions beach of the day is also included! Find out about our surf boards here.
VALID CERTIFICATES
A school diploma level stating the number of lessons, hours and level attained for Spanish and Surf will close-up your program and certify your progress.
LOCATION & GETTING HERE
Location
All three Surf Houses are greatly located near the centre and at a walking distance from the school, the beach and cosy bars and restaurants!
Surf School is located in the heart of Rinconada, a beautiful small and chilled out area in the north part of town. We are next to playa Carrizalillo, the best beach for swimming and learning how to surf.
Puerto Escondido International (PXM) Airport is only 10 minutes away
Getting Here
By Plane
The closest Airport is Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM). You fly to Mexico City or Oaxaca.
Flights from all major South America and North America cities.
Direct flights from Frankfurt and Munich (Lufthansa), Amsterdam (KLM), Madrid (Iberia),
By Bus
If you area travelling by bus, we have 2 main bus stations. One coming from the norther destinations in Mexico called “Estacion Central de Autobuses” and the other one coming from the southern part of Mexico called “ADO bus station”. From both of them, you can easily take a taxi and come straight to Surf School. It will only be a 5 – 10 minutes drive and the cost for a taxi it´s about 2 or 3 USD.
PRICES & PACKAGES
Surf Package
Whether you have never stepped on a surfboard before, or you are an advanced surfer looking for analysis and coaching guidance to get into the next level, the excellent Surf program will cover your expectations.
Rates
1 WEEK – 600 USD/pers
2 WEEKS – 1135 USD/pers
3 WEEKS – 1675 USD/pers
4 WEEKS – 2185 USD/pers
Inclusions
✔ 7 nights of accommodation
✔ 5 semi-private Surf lessons with surfboard and rashguard
✔1 Surf theory class
✔ Fitness classes every evening from Monday to Friday
✔ Welcome dinner
✔ 1 group coaching session (including dinner)
✔ 1 Photo session
✔ 1 surprise event (cultural activity)
✔ Top-quality material (boards, rash guards and tropical wax)
✔ Transportation to the surf spots
✔ Discounts in our Surf Shop and Cafe
Surf + Spanish Package
Our complete Surf & Spanish program is designed to combine the experience of Mexican culture and language, discover the magnificent beaches and learn the most popular and fun activity of Puerto Escondido: surfing!
Rates
1 WEEK (with regular spanish) – 715 USD/pers
1 WEEK (with intense spanish) – 795 USD/pers
2 WEEKS (with regular spanish) – 1345 USD/pers
2 WEEKS (with intense spanish) – 1500 USD/pers
3 WEEKS (with regular spanish) – 1970 USD/pers
3 WEEKS (with intense spanish) – 2200 USD/pers
4 WEEKS (with regular spanish) – 2560 USD/pers
4 WEEKS (with intense spanish) – 2880 USD/pers
Inclusions
✔ 7 nights of accommodation
✔ 5 semi-private Surf lessons
✔ 1 surf theory class
✔ Fitness group classes every evening from Monday to Friday
✔ Welcome dinner
✔ 1 group coaching session (including dinner)
✔ 1 photo Surf session
✔ Top-quality equipment rental
✔ Transportation to the surf spots
✔ 5 private Spanish lessons (regular: 1.5h/day or intensive: 3h/day) with certificate
✔ 1 Surprise me event
✔ Material learning and certificate
✔ Discounts on our Surf Shop and Cafe.