WAYRA Instituto de Espanol (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

ABOUT THE SURF CAMP

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LOCATION AND SURF CONDITIONS

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We are located one block away from the beach, close to the surf spots and downtown. 

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CAMP CHARACTER

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18+, relax camp, family friendly

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CAMP OPERATOR

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Since 1996 WAYRA Spanish School has been offering Spanish classes to foreign students and residents. Our Swiss and Latin American managed school is the oldest and most experienced Spanish school in the province of Guanacaste in Costa Rica.

ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING

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ACCOMMODATION TYPES

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Student House or Host Family

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CATERING

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Self-Catering, the student house has a comunal kitchen where you can prepare your meals. 
Also, there are many restaurants close by as well as supermarkets.
The accommodation is not included in the packages A and B as this depends on availability:

LODGING (weekly rate)			Shared			Private			Ad. night shared			Ad. night private
Host family			175			175						30
Casa El Mar			230			310			35			50
Casa La Carolina			300			390			45			60
Casa Wayra			270			355			40			55

Student house La Carolina:
Casa la Carolina is located 2½ blocks from the school and 4 blocks from the beach.
There are 4 double bed rooms in the main house and each room has its own bathroom. In addition we have a small apartment for rent that is on the same property and has a queen size bed and a private bathroom as well. All the rooms have AC and a safety box.
The house has a fully equipped kitchen, swimming pool, TV and Wi-Fi.

Student house WAYRA:
The student house WAYRA is located right on campus.
This house has 4 rooms: 1 big 3 bedroom with its own bathroom and two 2 bedrooms that have to share the same bath. Another bedroom with 2 beds on the third floor has its own private bathroom.  All the rooms have AC and a safety box.
The house has a fully equipped kitchen, TV and Wi-Fi.

Note: The lodging at the student houses starts on Sunday and check-out is also on Sunday, if not otherwise arranged. The rooms are cleaned 6 days a week.

Lodging with a host family:
Our host families live in the nearby towns of Santa Rosa and Villarreal. These typical towns are not located on the beach and are about 5-6 km away from Playa Tamarindo.
The students live in a private room.
The breakfast, dinner, laundry service and morning transportation to the school are included.

SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES

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SURF COURSE DETAILS

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Each lesson takes 90 minutes. 
Groups are between 4 and 5.

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SURF MATERIALS

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Surf board and rash guard are provided during the surf lessons.

MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ

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 SURF CONDITIONS

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Breaks directly at the main spot and at nearby spots

With a decent swell several good spots break in Tamarindo itself, including Estero’s consistent, fast rivermouth peaks, as well as smaller, beginner-friendly, straight-hander beachbreaks and several reef breaks like Pico Pequeño, Diria and Henry’s, all well situated for SW-NW swells, but always crowded when on.

Crowd factor and local people
Holidays are more crowded. Low season is more quiet. Locals do share the waves with others. All spots break always crowded when on.

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 SURROUNDINGS / REGION

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Characterization of surroundings/region
This trendy town is the home of a multi-cultural community boasting around 5000 inhabitants that live here year round. You will find people from all over the world who have made Tamarindo their home or their favorite tourist destination.
Students can find most of the restaurants, hotels, tour operators, surf schools, supermarkets, and other major businesses on the main roads. Almost all are within walking distance from the school and the student houses.
The white sand beach and crystal clear water of Tamarindo Beach attract nature lovers, surfers, giant-turtle watchers and sun-seekers year round. For the active, sports of all kinds are available: kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, diving, fishing, sailing, ATV, horseback riding, golf, tennis, yoga, hiking, canopy and mountain-biking.
Thanks to the warm weather conditions, Tamarindo attracts national and international tourists all year round. This growing town offers many amenities: art galleries, handmade crafts from all over the world and a wide variety of restaurants and cafes. Tamarindo's nightlife includes live concerts, discos, many bars, and a casino.

Activities and facilities

- Guided tours
- Cinema
- Discotheques

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 JOURNEY

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Ways to get to the camp
Shuttle service from the airport, public bus.

Important details
Shuttle from Liberia Airport: USD 75 (any time)
Shuttle from San José Airport: USD 55 (8am or 3pm)
Public bus from Liberia: USD 3 approx
Public bus from San José: USD 10 approx

PACKAGES & PRICES

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PACKAGE A  - USD 500 a week/person

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This package includes:
- 20 Spanish lessons (55 min each) in a group
- 2 surf lessons (90 minutes each)
- the surf board rental

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PACKAGE B  - USD 895 for 2 weeks/person

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This package includes:
- 40 Spanish lessons in a group
- 3 surf lessons (90 minutes each)
- the surf board rental