Nosara Tico Surf School Circa 2011
For a number of years this was the Nosara Tico Surf School located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rico,
Content is from the site's 2011 archived pages.
The current (slick) website with all the most up to date information is found at: https://nosaratico.com/.
One of Costa Rica’s best kept secrets, Playa Nosara, is a hidden paradise lying 55 kilometers southwest of Nicoya, in Guanacaste on the Nicoya Peninsula, and 266 kilometers west of the capital, San Jose. Accessed through the road to Samara, Playa Nosara along with Playa Guiones, Playa Pelada and Playa Ostional, make up the Ostional Wildlife Refuge, where every year hundreds of thousands of Olive Ridley sea turtles come to lay their eggs.
Nosara's Local Surf School is a locally owned and run surf school. We offer private surf lessons with some of Costa Rica's best surfers. We teach complete beginners and help experienced surfers wanting to get to the next level. Maybe you're a natural, maybe your not, either way you'll leave us knowing that you chose the best option.
Nosara Surf School is a very reputable school in Nosara, Costa Rica. After years of honing their surf coaching skills working for foreign owned surf schools in Costa Rica, the local Nosara surfers decided to make things happen for themselves. They made the brave decision to seek out investment and open the doors to a new type of surfing experience.
The idea was to attract those with a genuine interest in the Costa Rican culture and people. Nosara surf school is not only about learning to surf and having fun in the ocean but also starting to understand how to be part of a community of surfers.
Luigui’s friends look up to him as one of the most talented surfers in the area. He is sponsored and competes on a national level. His discipline and humility is tied to his ISA training. This experience helped this Nosara native to be the dedicated competitor and surf instructor he has become. Luigui’s commitment to be the best shine through his experience and professionalism. Clients will enjoy his enthusiasm for surfing and for life.
Esteban is a hardworking, friendly and kind person. He is native of Nosara and spent his childhood on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, and then returned in 2002 and has since worked for several surf schools in Playa Guiones, which has helped shape his career as a professional surf instructor.
Esteban is trained by ISA (International Surfing Association). He has a great desire to learn more about Jesus Christ every day. He enjoys reading the bible, nature, and spending time with his family. He is fulfilling his dream of having his own Surf School with his good friend Luigui.
Adrian has been surfing the waves of Nosara for the last 6 years and knows the break pretty well. He is a really dedicated person in what he does and speaks good english. He loves to share great surfing times with his students and is very kind and loyal. Being 100% Tico, he is ready to share the experience of his country, and all the wonders of Nosara as well.
Dimitri is a refugee from the tech world, having worked on big data projects in Silicon Valley for several years with a major data science consulting company. So this is a far cry from the world of geekdom and he's fine with his new found life where fun takes on a more significant and spiritual meaning for him. His buddies from the high tech world come to visit and we overhear chats about big data and DevOps, but none of it is foremost on anyone's mind once you ride the waves. Data science be damned!
One of Costa Rica’s best kept secrets, Playa Nosara, is a hidden paradise lying 55 kilometers southwest of Nicoya, in Guanacaste on the Nicoya Peninsula, and 266 kilometers west of the capital, San Jose. Accessed through the road to Samara. Playa Nosara along with Playa Guiones, Playa Pelada and Playa Ostional, make up the Ostional Wildlife Refuge, where every year hundreds of thousands of Olive Ridley sea turtles come to lay their eggs.
Getting to Playa Nosara is actually quite difficult, as there are no paved roads. The best way to reach Nosara beach is to take a domestic flight from San Jose or Liberia to Nosara Domestic Airport, and then rent a car, ATV, or four-wheel drive truck. Since the village is roughly three miles from the coast, walking to the beach is out of the question for most, as the dirt roads can get rather difficult to cross. Tourists watching their budget in Playa Nosara usually stay in Nosara village because many economical budget hotels, resorts and accommodations can be found here. There are also a number of restaurants and food stalls to be found all over the village. However there are some very nice hotels & resorts just south of Playa Nosara that overlook the beach.
Playa Nosara lies on a delta where the Rio Nosara and the Rio Montana converge. Extending north from Punta Nosara, this beautiful black sand beach offers visitors a fantastic variety of flora and fauna, and is backed by a mangrove swamp. The sunsets here are incredible as this beach offers tourists spectacular vistas to enjoy. In the neighboring tropical forest, a large variety of animals and birds can be seen, making this beach one of Costa Rica’s most diverse ecological environments.
When in Playa Nosara, visit the local fishermen to see them using age old fishing practices to catch fish, and explore the nearby rivers in a kayak or canoe. For those who enjoy a little adventure; ride horseback to the mountains close by or go snorkeling in the pristine waters of the Pacific Ocean. You can even go for a swim in the sea or visit the lovely estuary only a short distance away.
The rainy season lasts from May to November, and the best time to visit Playa Nosara is from November to April. The surfing here is pretty good along with the deep sea fishing for angler enthusiasts. However, if you want to relax, take a trip to the Yoga center in the village, or enjoy a day’s excursion to the Ostional Wildlife Refuge. Often confusing for visitors, the village of Nosara is actually 6 kms inland, alongside the Rio Nosara, while most of the hotels are situated on the beach. The village of Nosara is still a small traditional Tico town with a few lodgings, supermarkets, typical restaurants and the discotheque of Nosara. Right in the middle of the village is the landing strip for daily flights to and from San José
While most of the Ticos live in the village of Nosara, the beach area is predominantly made up of foreigners. Nosara offers a wealth of activities, from low-key nature exploring to thrilling sports and adventure. The Nosara Biological Reserve is a 50 hectare private nature reserve on the southern side of the Rio Nosara. It is home to monkeys, coatis, armadillos, deer and wild cats. 270 different species of birds have been sighted, and you may even encounter crocodiles in the mangroves. The entrance to the reserve is on the hill beside the hotel Lagarta Lodge. From here you overlook the river estuary and the shoreline as far as Playa Ostional. The entrance fee of $ 6 is paid at the hotel and a trail map with information are included in the charge. In the early morning at 6:30 a.m. you can participate in a guided tour of the reserve where you can learn about trees and plants of the tropical dry forest, one of the world's rarest habitats. Surfing: The best surf spots are Playa Guiones and Playa Nosara. Nosara Tico Surf offer different surfing packages.
PRIVATE & GROUP SURF LESSONS
Nosara Tico Surf School offers private and group surf lessons with some of Costa Rica's best surfers. Our lessons are taught using steps, starting by teaching you how to find and analyze the right conditions depending of your skill level, then learning fast and easy in a safe environment, and finally, by building your confidence in this new sport. Our goal is to get you started catching waves on your own.
When you're surfing with us you're sharing a new culture and also developing new surf skills at the same time we guarantee you will have the most fun experience in this tropical paradise.
All of our instructors are 100 % ticos and bilingual, Nosara Tico Surf School is the certifies by ISA (International Surf Association) & RLSS (Royal Lifeguard & Lifesaving Society)
Your First surf lesson
We select and provide the right board and conditions for you.
Increase your confidence in small white water waves
Step by step instruction on land and ocean safety with continuous feedback
Groups and Private Lessons
Group Lessons: Surfing is more fun when there are few of you together (family or friends) but instructions are provided to each student separate,depending on their skills. Private Lessons: directed to those of you who prefer to get more specific feedback or if you are a more experienced surfer looking for more detailed pointers.
Let us create the perfect package specifically tailored to your needs.
SURF PACKAGES
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This package has to offer a lot of action and fun.
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Round Trip Transfers from Liberia-Nosara-San jose-Nosara and Nosara-Airport of Departure. |
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Lodging: Harbor Reef Hotel or The Harmony Hotel Nosara Transport (Airport – Nosara) (Nosara-Airport) / Nature Air or Shuttle Van |
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| NOSARA TICO PACKAGE |
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NosaraTico package has the perfect combination |
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(2) Daily Surfing Lessons includes all equipment for 5 days (max 3 students per 1 instructor) |
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Lodging: Harbor Reef Hotel or The Harmony Hotel Nosara |
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| ARENAL NOSARA TICO PACKAGE |
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We know there are people who likes to combine a little during the time of vacation so we designed a package that allows them to enjoy more of their Free time. |
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2) days of Accommodation in Arenal Volcano Lodge |
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Lodging: Harbor Reef Hotel or The Harmony Hotel Nosara |
Costa Rica is a country located in Central America that has unlimited tourist potential and is ranked as one of the most visited international destinations. One of Costa Rica’s main sources of income is tourism. Costa Rica is a democratic and peaceful country, and it has not had an army since the year 1949.
Although the country is small and it covers only 0.03 % of the surface of the globe, it proudly shelters a 6% of the existing biodiversity in the entire world. 25.58 % of the country is composed of conservation and natural protected territory.
Costa Rica is also an attractive country for investment and it offers great potential for the establishment of important multinational companies, thanks to the outstanding academic level of its population, as well as the high standard of modern services and social and political stability. Costa Rica: A Favorite Country for Surfing
It seems like every surfer who visits the country agrees that Costa Rica it is one of the best places in the world to surf; not by chance, the country is the third most popular destination for this sport after Hawaii and Indonesia. The reasons are simple: beaches with excellent year-round waves, pleasant weather, warm water, friendly people and reasonable prices. Last year, even the biggest surf competition in the world, the 2009 Billabong World Surfing Games, took place in Costa Rica with the participation of 35 countries.
To be the host country for the games, Costa Rica beat out countries like Brazil and South Africa, two renowned surf destinations, thanks in part to the increasing
The country is also one of the few in the world where two great oceans are within a 6-hour drive of each other. This makes it possible to wake up for a surf in the Pacific and finish the day riding the Atlantic waves in the afternoon. Definitively, a perfect paradise for surf lovers!