Surf Costa Rica

Mal Pais

Costa Rica is a small country in tropical Central America, renowned for it's forward thinking approach to conservation and stable political climate. Our base in the Mal Pais area of Costa Rica has long been one of the nation’s hidden secrets with miles of uncrowded beaches and incredibly consistent waves in a truly lush, tropical setting.

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Mal Pais Costa Rica

Mal Pais Beach.


Just returned home from our holiday that involved a weeks surfing in Croyde. We booked five 2hr lessons in the quiet week at the end of July and had the time of our lives. Thank you for your help and support, the kids would not have advanced as far as they did without your school. I can't wait until next time. Your tutors were all of a high standard and helped us all enormously!

Mal Pais Sunset

Mal Pais Sunset