Costa Rica · Nosara · Playa Guiones · 2027 season
Surf camp in Costa Rica: a week at a villa above Playa Guiones
Nosara on the Pacific coast is one of Costa Rica's best-known surf towns: a long sandy beach, a steady wave for learning and progressing, jungle all around. The K1 group stays at a hilltop villa with an ocean view and surfs every day. We're forming groups for 2027 — dates and price on request.
A beach to learn and progress
Playa Guiones is a long beach with a sandy bottom: people stand up for the first time here and work on their first turns.
A villa instead of a hotel
A private villa for the group: ocean-view pool, a chef, transfers and lessons arranged by the concierge.
Check the surf from the deck
From the hill you see the whole coastline: in the morning we watch the wave and decide when to paddle out.
The villa
- ✓Las Huacas area, a few minutes from Playa Guiones
- ✓Ocean view from Garza to Ostional, a 270° sun deck
- ✓Saltwater infinity pool and jacuzzi
- ✓Ocean-view gym, open-air living room, BBQ area, fire pit
- ✓Starlink and fibre, solar panels with battery backup — power and internet without interruptions
- ✓Gated property, 24-hour neighbourhood security
- ✓Concierge: private chef, transfers, excursions, surf lessons
Bedrooms
- ✓2 master bedrooms: king bed, bathroom with a hot tub and jungle view
- ✓2 guest bedrooms: queen bed, balcony with an ocean view
- ✓Bunk room (queen + single) — sleeps three
- ✓Twin room with two single beds
6 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Up to 13 guests. Air conditioning and a ceiling fan in every room.
Nearby
- Playa Guiones
- Playa Pelada
- Ostional sea turtle refuge
- Garza
- Nosara village
Nosara is part of the Nicoya Peninsula Blue Zone, where people live longer than almost anywhere. Yoga, cafés and a slow pace are minutes from the beach.
How the week goes
Day 1 — arrival
Airport pick-up, transfer to Nosara, check-in, dinner and meeting the group.
Days 2–6 — surfing
Morning session at Playa Guiones on the right tide, pool and rest in the day, a second session or sunset on the deck in the evening.
Free time
Yoga, a trip to the Ostional turtles, jungle and waterfalls — the concierge will help book them.
Day 7 — departure
Breakfast, one last look at the wave and the airport transfer.
The programme is a guide: we time sessions to the tide and the wave on the day.
When to go
December — April
Dry season: sunny, the wave is usually waist to shoulder high and cleaner — the best time to learn and lock in your skills.
May — November
Green season: bigger, more consistent swells — for surfers who already catch green waves on their own.
Who it's for
Beginners
First time on a board or after a few lessons — the sandy bottom and steady wave at Guiones are made for starting out.
Surfers who ride already
You catch waves yourself and want to progress — a week in the water every day gets you there faster than a lesson here and there.
Friends and families
Up to 13 people in one villa: you can take the whole place and travel as your own group.
Price and dates
The 2027 weeks, the price and what's included — stay, meals, lessons, transfer — will be in the offer: they depend on the season, group size and room. No prepayment on the site.
Equipment
We'll pick boards for learning and progressing on site. You can bring your own board; ask us if you need help choosing one.
Getting there
The international airports are Liberia (LIR) in Guanacaste and San José (SJO). We arrange the transfer to Nosara.
Join a group
Tell us how many of you there are, which months suit you and your surfing level. We'll send dates and price as soon as 2027 bookings open.
Costa Rica surf camp FAQ
Is the camp right for me if I've never stood on a board?▾
Yes. Playa Guiones has a sandy bottom and a steady wave — people learn from zero here. Tell us your level and we'll suggest the week and lesson format.
When is the best time to learn to surf in Nosara?▾
December to April: the dry season, with smaller and cleaner waves. From May to November the swells are bigger — that's for surfers who already ride.
Where does the group stay?▾
At a hilltop villa in Las Huacas: 6 bedrooms with their own bathrooms, up to 13 guests, an infinity pool, a jacuzzi and an ocean view.
How much does the Costa Rica surf camp cost?▾
The price depends on the week, group size and room. We'll send it on request, together with what's included. No prepayment on the site.
How do I get to Nosara?▾
Fly into Liberia (LIR) or San José (SJO); we arrange the transfer to Nosara from there.