Vista Guapa is a beautiful surf camp for surfers of all skill levels. The surf camp resort is run by Alvaro Solano, the six-time national surfing champion of Costa Rica. Alvaro and the welcoming staff of Vista Guapa work alongside our guests as guides for advanced surfers to the best surf breaks in the surrounding area, as surf instructors for beginner and intermediate surfers, and as tour guides for one of the most beautiful places in the world – Costa Rica. Vista Guapa is located in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica, an ideal vacation spot with easy access to some of the best surf breaks on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.
Accommodation
Our surf camp features three lovely guest bungalows, each with an unobstructed view of the ocean. Each of the bungalows has two individual rooms with private baths, air conditioning, two single beds or one queen-sized bed and large porches. The porches are ideal for relaxing in hammocks and watching the sun rise and set over the Pacific Ocean. Our bungalows are equipped with small safes for the storage of valuables. However, our rooms do not have TVs, telephones or Internet connections, enabling our guests to leave the daily stresses of home behind and to enjoy the Pura Vida of Costa Rica.
At the main house for the surf camp are the common areas for guests to gather to eat breakfast, play games, shop for t-shirts and basic surfing gear and watch tv and surf videos. The main house also has wireless broadband Internet access for guests that simply cannot leave home without their laptops or need a quick Internet fix. The camp is located on five acres of beautifully landscaped hillside. Guests of the camp can relax in our pool, hang out in hammocks on the porches, or wander around the camp gardens lined by fruit trees and flowers. We also have two small dogs, who love to have their bellies scratched and have a tendency to follow guests around begging for attention. Two medium-size dogs are kept on leashes at all times but provide for a great natural security system notifying the camp of unexpected visitors.
Your stay at Vista Guapa begins by being greeted by our drivers at the international airport in San Jose and shuttled along a scenic two-hour drive from the airport to the small surf town of Jaco Beach. After we get you settled into one of our beautiful, yet simple, air-conditioned bungalows, each with ocean views, we recommend a tour of our gardens of fruit trees and blossoming local flowers, a dip in the pool or a stretch on one of our breezy yoga decks. Take a deep breath and feel the pura vida start to work its magic.
Vista Guapa's team includes four of the best surfing instructors in Costa Rica that teach beginners the joy of surfing and help intermediate and advanced surfers improve their skills. The timing of lessons or advanced surf sessions are highly dependent on the tides and weather conditions, and you have plenty of time to relax in between surfing in hammocks or to take hikes of the local area, swing from canopy lines or shop around town. As part of the package, we include a day trip to nearby Manuel Antonio or Carrara National Parks led by our knowledgeable eco-tour guide. The rest of the staff of Vista Guapa is happy to help organize other excursions, such as canopy tours, mountain bike trails, fishing trips, kayaking or other entertainment through our partnerships with local tour companies.
Nothing builds up an appetite quite like surfing, and we’ve become notorious for our ample and delicious breakfasts served each morning at the camp by our lovely cooks. In addition, we partner with the best restaurants in the area to provide a great atmosphere and a variety of local flavors for dinner in the evenings. Therapists from a local spa are available to provide in-room or on-deck massages at the camp to soothe our guests' achy muscles to finalize the complete relaxation experience.
To read more about our week-long packages, please click here. To get information on our seasonal rates, click here. To make a reservation, please fill out our reservation form or email toinfo@vistaguapa.com.
Packages
Activities
Costa Rica is a beautiful country with so much to offer. The specialty of Vista Guapa is surfing and we have the best guides and instructors in Latin America. However, there are loads of other activities both on and near the camp that we can help to arrange between surf sessions or for non-surfing guests.
Directions
To get to Vista Guapa Surf Camp from the San Jose Airport: Head south (away from San Jose) out of the San Jose airport. About 11km from the airport exit right, following the signs to Atenas and Manuel Antonio National Park. Continue to follow the signs to Atenas through the city of Atenas following the signs for Jaco and Manuel Antonio National Park. The road is well marked and there are only a few turns. Herradura is the last town before Jaco. Approaching Jaco, there are signs for the Best Western and the Lighthouse restaurant. At this northernmost intersection for Jaco, make a right off of the main road. About 150m on the right is a sign for the Vista Guapa Surf Camp. Turn right at the sign and follow the road until it forks. Stay to the left at the fork and follow the road around to the surf camp.
