Projects
1. Association for the reintroduction of Endangered Species
Although the Southern Nicoya Peninsula is known for its wildlife, there are several amazing species that have become extinct in the area in the past few decades due to hunting and deforestation. We are working to bring these animals back to the area, which is a monumental task. Our first hurdle is to get MINAE approval. Contrary to what one might initially think, it's illegal in Costa Rica to reintroduce species that have become extinct back into the national parks. This is because many biologists fear that these animals, which would be from other areas, may have diseases or parasites that could affect the animals still surviving in the park. However, in theory we can obtain MINAE approval to release extinct animals onto privately owned land, if we can prove that they'll be relatively safe there, and that the species is native to that particular area. Proving this last part is more difficult than one might imagine.
2. Reforestation Project
The nursery has been up and running for over a decade in Cabuya. Mary and Simon's collection of plant species has been compared with that of the University in San Jose. The nursery is generally half the price of other nurseries in the area, and specializes in rare and endangered hardwood seedlings, including several species that are nearly extinct. If you have land in Costa Rica, your help is needed. Please plant some of these endangered hardwoods to save them from extinction.
3. Community Wildlife Sanctuary
MINAE has given us permission to begin construction of a hospital and recovery center for wild animals in Cabuya, which is the village closest to Cabo Blanco National Park.
Our volunteers have been helping to clear the area where the hospital will be built, on Mary and Simon's land. Until now, sick or injured animals found in the area have had nowhere to go. A local veterinarian, named German Orlando Cifuentes, has graciously volunteered to help with animals that need medical attention.
For more information visit Raingsong Sanctuary
Surfing Malpais
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Mal País, located on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, is another rising, yet still fairly untouched, surf destination in Costa Rica. Mal Pais/Santa Teresa is a very small community scattered along the pale, gold beaches with a beautiful backdrop of green vegetation.
Santa Teresa
Good lefts and rights at this hollow beach break. Tends to pick up more swell than nearby breaks and holds shape better at low tide. Take a right at the crossroads and continue 3km. Best conditions on west/southwest swell.
Playa Manzanillo
An offshore reef break at the north end of the beach with the same name. When the swell is big, it works, fickle otherwise.
Playa Carmen
A beach break that peaks with some rock reef. This wave offers a long right wall and a shorter left breaking over a sloping sand bottom. When these breaks get big, try the nearby reef breaks in Manzanillo or to the south of Carmen. Best conditions on west/southwest swell.
Los Suecos
A long lefthander wraps round the point turning into a great hot dog wave as it moves through the inside. Needs a lot of swell to work properly. Not for beginners.
Punta Barrigona
A long lefthander wraps round the point turning into a great hot dog wave as it moves through the inside. Needs a lot of swell to work properly. Not for beginners.lefthander with a fast take off followed by a long workable wall. Gets hollow with size and offshore winds. Needs a good swell. Not for beginners.
La Escuela Del Sol is an adventure for adults who want to learn Spanish, fire dancing, surfing, obtain scuba certification or practice yoga in a tropical paradise. At our school, in Montezuma, Costa Rica, you can take a combination of almost any of our courses from 1 to 4 weeks. We even offer College Credit for our Spanish curriculum!
As for our location (Directions and Transportation Info)…we're right across the street from the ocean and just minutes walk from a breathtakingly beautiful beach. On one side of our hotel, we graze the Montezuma river, which leads to three separate waterfalls. On the other side, we're nestled by the tropical rain forest. Many times, you'll walk out of your room to see monkeys swinging from the trees and multi-colored birds you've never imagined.
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Surfing Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a legendary surfing location and is seen as more of a 'hardcore' surfing trip. Its geography makes it a classic surfing destination choice having two coastlines - the Caribbean and the Pacific - which both produce great waves and have quality surf spots. The Caribbean side has a short surfing season and produces large swells from tropical storms off Mexico. The Pacific coast has smaller but more consistent surf generated by low pressure systems located off New Zealand.
The major swell season is April to October, but the clean surf season is December to April when swell from deep antic lows reach the Pacific coastline with offshore winds a common occurrence. Typically morning surfs are offshore and afternoon are light onshore, make sure you are up early to get those classic glassy sessions.
Nosara
The small community of Nosara offers visitors a unique experience with a variety of moderate accommodations, activities such as surfing, fishing, horseback riding and more. Nosara has become a popular destination for repeat visitors to Costa Rica who are looking for a different experience than Tamarindo or Hermosa. This is one of Costa Rica's most beautiful areas and the only noise that you will hear in Nosara is the sound of the waves crashing and the monkeys howling.
Nosara is a great beach break with peaks and shallow rock reef lefts that get barrelling with a large south or southwest swell.
At Safari Surf School, we pride ourselves on our unique ability to be flexible and accommodating. SSS has no actual start or finish time-frame for our surf school, so you can come and go on your own schedule. We offer packages that include a variety of options from local airport service, private charter flights, shuttle taxi service, your choice of lodging, meals, massages, yoga, and multiple types of activities, all the way to a Safari Surf School souvenir T-shirt.
Standard Packages
Our Standard Packages are based on a 7day/7night stay with your choice of accommodations. There are 3 packages to choose from; Tortuga, Iguana or Zancudo.
Custom Packages
If our standard packages do not meet your needs, then we can customize a package just for you. If your stay in Nosara will be for more than or less than 7 days or if you have multiple people in your party; then a custom package is perfect for you.
We know there are clientele who enjoy being completely pampered on their vacations. With that in mind, we have put together the ultimate vacation package called the Luxury "Pura Vida" Package.
Specialty Packages
Our Specialty Packages are either special events and/or limited-time offers. For instance, they may include a "Surf With a Pro" Billabong camp or a "Surf Fit" Fitness Camp. Definitely check out what is "happenin' at Safari Surf School."
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Dominical
Costa Rica Surf Camp and School are located in beautiful Playa Dominial, one of the greenest and prettiest areas of Costa Rica, with wonderful waves, nice long beaches and friendly people. Costa Rica Surf school and surf camp owner Alejandro Cerdas, created the surf school and campith the goal to make people feel like they were at home. Students have the opportunity to relax and hang out in Playa Dominical. "Playa Dominial is a great place for anyone, who would love the simplicity of our town and friends" as Alejandro says.
We are a business made up of family and friends! We care about you and your experience! Costa Rica Surf Camp and Costa Rica Surf School and Playa Dominical are waiting for you!
Contact Details: crss@crsurfschool.com
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