Pura Vida: 5-Day Surf & Wellness Retreat in Costa Rica
About This Retreat
Experience the ultimate Pura Vida lifestyle in Santa Teresa, one of Costa Rica's most beautiful beach towns. This retreat combines daily surf instruction (all levels welcome!) with complementary yoga sessions designed to keep your body surf-ready and your mind at ease.
Our experienced instructors will have you catching waves by day two, while our yoga sessions focus on shoulder mobility, core strength, and flexibility — the perfect complement to surfing.
Between sessions, enjoy fresh tropical meals, beach time, and the laid-back vibe that makes Santa Teresa a surfer's paradise.
Highlights
Daily Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival & Pura Vida Welcome
Arrive at your beachfront home and get oriented.
Check-in & Beach Walk
Settle in and get acquainted with the break right out front.
Sunset Welcome Yoga
Gentle flow to unwind from travel.
Welcome Dinner
Fresh seafood and tropical fruits dinner.
Day 2
First Waves
Hit the water for your first surf lesson and learn the basics.
Morning Yoga
Surf-specific flow focusing on pop-up mechanics and shoulder mobility.
Breakfast
Tropical breakfast with gallo pinto and fresh fruit.
Surf Lesson 1
Beach instruction on safety, pop-up technique, and catching your first wave.
Lunch & Siesta
Refuel and rest during the midday heat.
Surf Lesson 2
Practice catching waves with instructor feedback.
Sunset Yoga
Restorative stretches to recover muscles.
Dinner
Healthy dinner and surf video review.
Day 3
Progress & Play
Build on yesterday's skills with more water time.
Morning Yoga
Core and balance focused flow.
Breakfast
Energy-packed morning meal.
Surf Session 3
Guided practice — catching green waves and turning.
Lunch & Free Time
Beach time or optional excursion.
Surf Session 4
Free surf with instructor support in the water.
Sunset Bonfire
Beach bonfire with music and stories.
Dinner
Communal dinner.
Day 4
Ride the Wave
A full day of surfing with a photo session.
Morning Yoga
Dynamic flow to energize for the day.
Breakfast
Power breakfast.
Surf Photo Session
Professional photographer captures your best rides!
Lunch & Free Time
Relax and review photos.
Final Surf Session
Last chance to catch waves and show your progress.
Recovery Yoga
Deep stretch and myofascial release.
Celebration Dinner
Farewell dinner with photo slideshow.
Day 5
Departure
Final morning practice and goodbye.
Sunrise Yoga & Meditation
Gratitude practice to close the retreat.
Farewell Breakfast
Final meal and goodbyes.
Check-out & Transfers
Transfers to Tambor airport.
What's Included
- 4 nights beachfront accommodation
- Daily surf lessons with boards & rash guards
- Daily yoga sessions
- All meals (healthy, locally sourced)
- Airport transfers from Tambor airport
- Professional surf photography session
Not Included
- International flights to Costa Rica
- Travel insurance
- Optional extra excursions (zip-lining, ATV)
- Bar drinks
Good to Know
Level
beginner
Languages
English, Spanish
Accommodation
Beachfront eco-lodge with A/C rooms and ocean views
Food
Healthy mix of local Costa Rican and international cuisine
Group Size
Up to 10
Duration
5 days
Your Host
Carlos Mendez
Former pro surfer and certified ISA surf instructor with 15+ years of coaching experience. Also a certified yoga teacher specializing in surf-specific yoga.
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