A school facing the South Pacific. Surf in the morning, Spanish in the afternoon, and the tours of the Costa Ballena.
All of it happens here.
We run some ourselves and arrange the rest with local guides we trust. Small groups, clear pricing, direct booking.
Season Jul–Nov · Dec–Apr
Humpbacks pass twice a year off the Whale Tail. We leave early, while the sea is still flat.
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Full day · open water
Clear water, coral and big fish. One of the finest reefs in the country.
Full day
The densest forest in the country, with a local guide. We leave at dawn.
Tandem flight
The whole coastline from the air, with an instructor.
Half day
Mountain trails, river crossings and a lookout.
Half day · gear included
Down a waterfall on a rope, with a guide.
Savegre River
Rapids on one of the cleanest rivers in Central America.
Cables above the canopy
The forest seen from above, cable by cable.
Mountain and river
No rush, at the pace of the horse.
High tide · still water
Among roots and birds, at the pace of the tide.
Half day · open water
Paddle out to the reef and drop in to see it.
Local farm
From bean to cup, with the people who grow it.
Local farm
Cacao, from pod to bar.
Two hours in the water.
Transport, board, rash guard, fruit, water and the Marino Ballena National Park entry, all included. Certified instructors and small groups, for every level.
$70
One lesson
$3255 lessons
Taxes included.
The language lands differently with the sea nearby.
Two hours a day, Monday to Friday, materials included. Small groups.
The program
We assess your level with a placement test and run classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced learners, at any age.
The difference
Experienced Costa Rican teachers and small classes: more dialogue, more practice. We pair conversation with formal grammar.
The details
The fee covers the two-hour lessons and the academic materials. The program can be combined with the surf school or with any of the tours.
$250
One week
$450Two weeks
$800One month
Taxes included.
Getting there and around.
We arrange transfers to and from Uvita, and getting around the Costa Ballena. Send the date and pick-up point and we confirm the price.
Shuttles and transfers
Door to doorFrom San José, Manuel Antonio or the airport, private or shared van.
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What people say.
The staff were lovely, going above and beyond to help us plan and book activities and have a good time in Uvita.
Isabella AllanMarch