Jaco: Learn and Practice Surfing in Jaco, Costa Rica

Jaco has tons to offer for surfers, it’s a must-visit destination. Its versatile waves and long beaches make it one of the most renowned surfing destinations throughout Latin America.
One reason Jaco, Costa Rica is a popular destination for traveling surfers is that it's so easily accessible from Juan Santamaria Airport. Once you deplane at SJO, you'll only have about an hour and a half drive ahead of you before arriving in Jaco.

This beach town is built up around surf culture.

If you want to learn or practice surfing, we recommend Playa Jaco to start your vacation. The waves here are smaller than the surrounding beaches, and you'll have access to left, right, and A-frame waves to practice on. There’s plenty of room for everyone to claim their spot on the ocean.

This lesson focuses on teaching the skills of surfing and how to handle yourself and your surfboard in the ocean. We have a stack of fun on the way. You can do one lesson or 10 it is up to you as everyone is different. Our instructors are there to help you learn and provide advice on all questions related to surfing. Jaco Surf lessons ?

Kids of all levels of ability from 5 years and older. You can surf with your kids! Or if you prefer, a private group lesson or birthday party can be arranged just for the kids. All kids are provided with the right surfboard. It is advisable to book all children into low tide sessions. Jaco Surf lessons ?

New surfers who are after 1-on-1 or 2-on-1 coaching and training. Our instructors are there to help you learn and provide advice on all questions related to surfing. As instructors we love our jobs. We hope that you will love surfing as much as we do.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.