School of the World
Jacó, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
★ 4.9/5 · 87 Google reviews
Surf school teaching since 1997 from its own campus in a quiet neighborhood of Jacó, a few minutes' walk from the beach, with 13 guest rooms, a small pool, a yoga studio and shared rooms where roommates are matched by gender and age. Surf classes run 2 hours a day Monday to Friday with a mid-week video analysis session, and can be combined with Spanish, yoga, photo or video classes; homestays include breakfast and dinner.
- Best months: All year
- Typical swell offshore: 3-5 ft (1-2 m)
- Water: 28-30°C (82-86°F)
Getting there
Nearest airport: Quepos Managua Airport (XQP)
About 85 min by car (70 km)
Approximate driving time without traffic. Ask the camp whether it arranges airport transfers.
Photos: School of the World (schooloftheworld.org)