Journal

Stories from the lineup, the jungle, and the town.

Honest guides on learning to surf in Santa Teresa, what a Surf + Stay week looks like, how to get here, and the local knowledge we hand out on days off.

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ATVs on a jungle road heading towards the beach in Santa Teresa
Featured•Getting Around

Getting to Santa Teresa (and Getting Around Once You're There)

How to get to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica from San José — flights to Cóbano, shuttles, the ferry, and driving — plus how to get around town once you arrive.

5 min read

Crew walking through the palms towards the beach with surfboards

Surf + Stays

What a Surf + Stay Week in Costa Rica Looks Like

Inside our Surf + Stay weeks in Santa Teresa: small groups capped at ten, daily coaching, yoga, adventure days, and a jungle house a few minutes from the water.

6 min read

Aerial view of the Nicoya Peninsula coastline near Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica: A Local's Guide

A local guide to Santa Teresa on the Nicoya Peninsula — the beaches, the best months to visit, where to eat, and what daily life in this surf town actually feels like.

7 min read

Surf coach guiding a beginner into a wave at Playa Santa Teresa

Surf

Surf Lessons in Santa Teresa: What to Expect

How surf lessons work in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica — group, semi-private and private sessions, how long they run, what they cost, and how to book with a local school.

6 min read