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Rapture Avellanas Surf Camp in Playa Avellanas.

At Rapture Camps

Avellanas surf camp — relaxed, social, wave-focused, and quieter than central Tamarindo.

Location

Playa Avellanas

Dates

Available year-round

Group

4–30 guests

Length

7 days

4.9

Avg. retreat rating

4–30 guests

Group size

Within 24 hrs

Free cancellation

Vetted hosts & stays

Hand-curated

Nomara concierge brief

Why we'd recommend this retreat for you.

A quick client-fit read on what this retreat is best for, what we will confirm before you commit, and how we help keep the details clear from match to booking.

Best fit

Travelers who want a social surf-camp week close to waves but a...

  • Travelers who want a social surf-camp week close to waves but away from Tamarindo’s busier core.
  • Best for clients comfortable in a small group of up to 30.
  • Solo travelers should feel comfortable entering the group dynamic.

Decision signal

Vetted through Rapture Camps

  • Avellanas surf camp — relaxed, social, wave-focused, and quieter than central Tamarindo.
  • Pricing should be confirmed before positioning this as a final recommendation.
  • Strong destination clarity: Playa Avellanas, Costa Rica.

Confirm before booking

Dates, rooms, transfers

  • Confirm preferred arrival window and whether the operator can support those dates.
  • Sanity-check flights and transfer time from LIR (1h 30m).
  • Call out exclusions early, especially international flights.

Playa

Avellanas surf

Five

nearby breaks

Daily

yoga

Jungle

camp with pool

The overview

Trip overview.

Rapture Avellanas is a relaxed surf-camp experience near Playa Avellanas, south of Tamarindo. The camp combines surf lessons, yoga, shared meals, a pool and hammock setting, and a social international guest mix in a quieter coastal pocket. This is a strong fit for beginner-to-intermediate surfers who want community and wave access without being in the busiest part of Tamarindo. The setting is more casual and value-conscious than luxury, with the main appeal coming from surf rhythm, friendly hosts, and the laid-back Avellanas environment. Before booking, we confirm room type, surf lesson package, airport transfer expectations, and whether the quieter Avellanas feel is right compared with Tamarindo-based options.
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  • Playa Avellanas surf
  • Five nearby breaks
  • Daily yoga
  • Jungle camp with pool
  • Welcoming staff

Ideal forTravelers who want a social surf-camp week close to waves but away from Tamarindo’s busier core. Beginner-to-intermediate surfers who like a casual camp feel, yoga, and a jungle setting.

Hosted by

Rapture Camps

Airport

LIR · 1h 30m

Duration

7 days

Group size

4–30 guests

Beach

Walk to beach

Intensity

Moderate

Where you'll stay

The retreat setting.

Playa Avellanas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

The fit

Who this is for.

We curate weeks for specific kinds of travelers — not everyone. If one of these sounds like you, you'll feel at home here.

  • Travelers who want a social surf-camp week close to waves but away from Tamarindo’s busier core.
  • Beginner-to-intermediate surfers who like a casual camp feel, yoga, and a jungle setting.
  • Value-conscious clients who want community, surf access, and simple comfort rather than polished luxury.

Everything Taken Care Of

Everything included in your trip.

Your stay, retreat programming, curated experiences and key logistics are handled.

Stay & meals

  • Daily breakfast
  • Dinners Monday-Friday
  • Accommodation: shared 6-bed bunk OR private double with balcony
  • AC, large windows, freshly renovated rooms
  • Locally-sourced meals from camp chefs

Practice & coaching

  • 8 Day Pura Vida at Its Best Surf Camp (main package)
  • Surf lessons: €40/person/session, 4:1 ratio, 2.5 hours each
  • Surfboard insurance: €6/day extra
  • Surf guiding
  • Yoga sessions

Logistics

  • Communal areas, pool, hammocks, tropical gardens
  • Full bar on-site

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees (most travelers do not need one)
  • Personal expenses & souvenirs
  • Optional excursions & spa treatments
  • Gratuities for staff (suggested ~10%)
  • Alcoholic beverages

The result

What you'll come home with.

01

Progression across beginner or intermediate surf modules with local wave guidance.

02

A more relaxed Costa Rica rhythm: surf, breakfast, pool, yoga, shared dinners, repeat.

03

Easy access to Avellanas plus optional Tamarindo nights when the group wants more energy.

The vibe

What it feels like.

A casual, social surf-camp week near Playa Avellanas with surf lessons, yoga, shared meals, pool time, and a quieter beach setting south of Tamarindo.

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Practical

Skill level
All levels
Community
Social
Meals
Half board
Food
Standard
Instructors
Certified
Solo travelers
Welcomed and integrated
Surf sessions
6 per week
Yoga sessions
4 per week

What guests say

Reviews from past guests.

4.90

Out of 5

112

Verified reviews

Tripadvisor lists Rapture Avellanas at 4.9 across 112 reviews and #1 of 4 hostels in Playa Avellanas, with guest themes around community, attentive staff, clean camp, pool, healthy food, and strong surf support.

Tripadvisor guest themes

2026 · Tripadvisor Rapture Surfcamp Costa Rica - Avellanas · Source

Rapture positions Avellanas as a surf-rich Pacific Coast base with multiple nearby breaks, yoga, wildlife, day trips, jungle setting, and access to Tamarindo without staying in the busiest part of town.

Operator-site themes

2026 · Rapture Avellanas surf school · Source

Good to know before matching

Casual camp/hostel style
Avellanas is quieter and more remote than Tamarindo
Best for travelers who want a relaxed, social surf-yoga rhythm

Most praised

Welcoming staffCommunity feelAvellanas locationHealthy mealsSurf and yoga rhythm

Reserve

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Getting there

  • LIR1h 30m

Date availability

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