Zopilote Surf Camp
Per night from USD $80
Zopilote Surf Camp is located in front of the beach at Playa Hermosa, just a few minutes north of Santa Teresa. It’s one of the quietest, cleanest and most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, known for consistent surf all year long, with waves for all skills levels. Whether you are looking for an easy wave for beginners or steep walls and barrel rides, Zopilote Surf Camp is a dreamlike, diverse experience.
Surfing Highlights
Playa Hermosa
Stretch of beach offering some of the most consistent conditions on the Pacific Coast. A variety of sandbars have formed creating a pounding and tubular beachbreak.
Terrazas
The surf spot at the northern tip of Playa Hermosa.These lefts are best surfed at low rising tide. The bottom is sandy with rocks and at low tide some rocks stick out of the surface. This wave works with swells from the Northwest and the Southwest. It is a quick wave that often barrels, you should be fast during the drop in.
Roca Loca
There is a reason why this surf spot close to Jaco is called Crazy Rock! Experienced surfer’s only. The wave breaks over a big rock and with the right swell creates a perfect right. With strong swell from the Southwest expect big, powerful waves, up to three times overhead. The rocks and cliffs at the southern end of the bay of Jaco are called Punta Guapinol, a bit to the right is Roca Loca. The access isn’t easy, one has to climb down the cliff.
Pricing & Packages
Standard Package
7 nights per person from USD $555
The standard package is perfect for those who have already gained surfing experience. Zopilote Surf Camp guides will help you pick the right waves at the right tide and, if you wish, explore the 9 kilometres long coastline from Playa Hermosa to Mal Pais once a day trying to find the best conditions. Packages include: Accommodation, 7x breakfast, 6x dinner, 1x surfguiding daily, Use of all facilities in the surf camp, Free WiFi
Premium Package
7 nights per person from USD $775
These courses are for every surf level, whether beginner or advanced, this package will help you get the most out of your surf vacation. The surf lessons are open for a maximum of four participants to provide individually tailored surf coaching. Experienced local surf instructors teach all levels. Whether in the white water or outside in the line up, they will help you achieve the goals you set for yourself. Packages include: Accommodation, 7x breakfast, 6x dinner, 4x Surf lessons (2 hours each) per week, Use of all facilities in the surf camp, Free WiFi
On The Road Surf Trip
7 nights per person from USD $1625
The ultimate surf trip along the Costa Rican Pacific Coast. You'll fully experience the beauty of the country and its variety of waves on the ultimate surfing adventure for three to four people along the Pacific coast. The Surf Trip can be individually customized, but is often: Days 1-4 stay in the camp, surfing at Playa Hermosa. Days 4-11 searching the perfect waves in the south or north of the country. Days 11-14 back in the camp, surf and relax. Package includes: Surf Guiding, 13x accommodation, 13x breakfast & dinner (excluding alcoholic drinks), all transport
The Camp
During your stay you will be accommodated in one of the four spacious, two story cabinas. Each is equipped with four beds, air conditioning, a cozy lounge area and a private bathroom with shower. When you are not in the waves or on the beach, chill areas offers space to relax, read, interact with other guests, or cool off in the saltwater pool. The on-site restaurant Sito’s, open 6 days a week, serves delicious seasonal dishes using top quality ingredients, and well deserved after-surf cocktails can also be enjoyed here. The legendary nightlife of Santa Teresa is a 10-minute drive from Zopilote Surf Camp, it’s numerous bars, restaurants and beach clubs will undoubtedly satisfy your party craving.
Activities
You will find many other adventures like whitewater rafting, bungee jumping and jungle canopy tours, quad tours, fishing & snorkeling at Isla de tortugas. Costa Rica is packed with national parks that protect the region's volcanoes, it is famous for great rain forests and their animal kingdom, but it's the diamond dust beaches of Costa Rica and the marine life that attract us, surfers, to this beautiful country. Should your adventurous spirit call you under the surface of the water, you can dive into the underwater world with the local diving school. Sport fishing is a great activity for a group of friends or a family adventure. Enjoy the warm and crystalline waters of the Pacific Ocean with the experience of our local fisherman.
Surfing
Every morning, you will check the breaks right in front of the house and search for the perfect waves. Your home break will be located in Playa Hermosa de Cobano. This is a great place to surf and one of the last uncrowded surfing areas in Costa Rica. This place suits beginners and surfers with all levels.There are consistant beach breaks lefts and rights when it´s small, and two reef breaks which get very fast & hollow with big swell. Other breaks close to the surf camp (within 15 min. driving distance): Santa Teresa: A very popular surf spot for surfers of all levels with tons of beach breaks. Playa del Carmen, Mal Pais: Offers long right and shorter left surfing over sand and a very consistant reef break (sunset reef). Manzanillo: Excellent outer reef break for big swell.
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