Pura Vida Adventures

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Surf and Yoga Retreats
Imagine your delight surfing the brilliant blue tropical waters of Costa Rica … practicing yoga in a private beachfront studio … watching the sun melt into the Pacific Ocean while relaxing on your surfboard … enjoying frosty cervezas with new friends … and feeling the “pura vida.”

Pura Vida Adventures invites you to spend a week of surfing in paradise. Our seven day, six night surf retreat includes beachfront accommodations, daily surf and yoga instruction, three gourmet meals each day, salsa dancing, and one-hour private massage. You’ll combine surfing, relaxation and culture to create a complete Costa Rican “pura vida” experience.


Mal Pais, Costa Rica
Our surf camps are situated in the scenic village of Mal Pais on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. This region is also a haven for all levels of surfers. The main beaches, Playa Carmen and Santa Teresa, provide easy, fun waves in which to learn while the surrounding area has it all... point, reef and beach breaks.

Accommodations
Our beachfront accommodations are a surfer’s paradise. Ocean view accommodations amidst peaceful tropical gardens flow onto an expansive white sand beach - walk out your front door and you’ll be on the beach and in the surf in under a minute. Beneath the colorful foliage, you’ll enjoy a swim in the crystal blue pool, or simply lounge while taking in the beauty of the warm sparkling waters and deep red sunsets. Can you say dreamy?

Tandem Surfing at Playa Carmen

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Surf Adventure Activities
We have designed a set of activities to get you into the "pura vida" spirit: surfing lessons to teach you how to surf or improve your surfing skills; yoga sessions and a one-hour private massage to relax body and soul; three delicious meals per day to keep the energy flowing; and daily outings that will introduce you to the local beauty and culture.

Surfing
Our daily surf lessons include all the equipment you'll need. For beginners, we will teach you proper surfing etiquette, water safety, wave riding skills, and paddling techniques. For the more advanced surfers, our instructors will fine tune your skills, work with you to extend your ability, and be your guide to the different surf spots in the area.

Pura Vida Adventures surf instructors are very familiar with the local breaks and are certified in CPR and Life Saving. Depending on swell conditions and your level of experience, our expert instructors will work with you to decide which break best fits your ability.

Yoga
Start each day with a fresh breath. Our yoga classes are designed to increase core strength, stamina, flexibility, balance, and clarity of mind. Our certified yoga instructor will base each class upon the experience level of the group and lead a variety of yoga practices including Hatha and Vinyasa Flow. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or newcomer to the practice, you'll soon discover the many benefits yoga has on your surfing and your life.

Local Culture
Gaining the complete "pura vida" experience also involves daily engagement with the local culture and lifestyle. Several activities are scheduled for days when you'd like to take a break from the surf and for evenings when you want to check out the local nightlife. A few of the items on our schedule include:

• Hike to nature reserve


• Tropicana Salsa night


• Ventures to local restaurants


• Introductory Spanish class