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Private Room
$2,500per person
Your own private bedroom & bathroom. Queen bed in three of the rooms.
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Pavones Surf Retreat
Costa Rica's longest left. Steps from the break.
Saturday July 11 → Friday July 17, 2026. Six nights at a private villa, two coached sessions a day, daily video analysis. Oscar in the water with you every session.
long lefts & long sessions
— The crew —
Eight surfers. Six days. One villa.
Small group means real conversation at dinner, real attention from Oscar in the water, and a crew that stays in touch long after the airport drop-off.
It's the part of the trip you don't expect — and the part everyone talks about when they get home.
— The wave —
A goofy-footer's dream.
When the south swells of Costa Rica's rainy season wrap into Pavones Point, you get rides that go for over a minute on the good days. Open faces. Hollow sections when you want them. A wave so long your legs burn before the wave finishes.
Amazing for regular-footers too — Pavones is the spot to spend a week working on your back-hand.
We run this retreat in July specifically because July is prime South Pacific swell season. You'll surf more in six days here than in six weeks at home.
- 1 min+rides on the good days
- South swellJuly is peak season
- Goofy & regularboth fire — backhand or front
— Your coach —
Oscar Vargas.
15 years coaching surf in Costa Rica.
For this retreat the structure is built around real progression:
- 01 Two coached sessions per day in the water with Oscar & a Pavones local coach.
- 02 Each session filmed — wave selection, paddle, take-off, key moments.
- 03 Evening debriefs: watch your own footage with Oscar walking through what's working and what to fix.
- 04 Group capped at 8 — small enough for personal attention, big enough that you're surfing with new friends by day two.
Focused on intermediate to advanced surfers who want to progress.
— The villa —
Private property. Pool. Walking distance to the paddle-out.
Private gated property. 4 bedrooms. 4 bathrooms. An 8.5-foot pool with a waterfall and swim-up bar. Walking distance to the Pavones point paddle-out.
Wake up to howler monkeys. Macaws feeding in the giant teak trees outside your room. Toucans in the yard. End each day at the swim-up bar after the afternoon session.
- 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms
- 8.5-ft pool with waterfall & swim-up bar
- Private gated property
- Walking distance to the break
- On-property chef · 3 meals a day
- Hammocks · outdoor showers · jungle yard
— What's included —
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
In your trip price
- 6 nights in your private bedroom
- Round-trip airport pickup from Golfito airport
- 3 meals a day, fresh, cooked by a local chef on-property
- 2 group surf sessions daily with Oscar (morning + afternoon)
- Daily video analysis after dinner — full technique breakdown
- Surfboard rental for the week if you're not bringing your own
- All in-town transport to the breaks and back
- Unlimited pool, swim-up bar, hammocks, full villa access
Not included
- International flights to/from San José (SJO) or Liberia (LIR)
- Connecting flight to Golfito (~$100–$200 round trip on Sansa Airlines)
- Alcohol
Optional extras — yoga, massage, panga trips, jungle tours — all available on request at additional cost.
— A day in Pavones —
Two sessions. Two debriefs. Six straight days.
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7:00 am
Coffee. Breakfast.
Fresh fruit, coffee, and breakfast at the villa.
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8:00 am
First session.
Best light. Cleanest conditions. Surf with Oscar in the water.
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10:00 am
Pool. Hammocks. Recovery.
Back to the villa. Breathe. Float. Reset.
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12:30 pm
Lunch.
Local ingredients, big plates, made for surfers.
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3:00 pm
Afternoon session.
Back in the water when the wind plays right.
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7:00 pm
Dinner.
Prepared fresh. Eat with the group.
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7:30 pm
Video analysis.
Your footage on the big screen. Technique breakdown with Oscar.
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8:00 pm
Open evening.
Pool. Swim-up bar. Stars. Sleep. Whatever you need.
— Pricing —
Three simple options.
First-come, first-pick on the rooms. Group capped at 8 guests across 4 bedrooms.
Shared
Queen Room
$3,500per room · $1,750 / person
Bring a friend, partner, or buddy. Same private bedroom & bathroom, just split.
Reserve →Premium
King Suite
$3,750per room · $1,875 / person
The premium bedroom. King bed. Most space. Best for couples.
Reserve →50% deposit per person via PayPal or wire transfer holds your spot.
— How to get there —
Three steps.
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01
Fly into Costa Rica.
San José (SJO) or Liberia (LIR) — whichever flight works for you internationally.
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02
Hop a Sansa flight to Golfito.
Small propeller plane from SJO. Roughly $100–$200 round trip. Book at flysansa.com. Plan a 3-hour layover at minimum.
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03
We pick you up.
Round-trip transport from Golfito airport to the villa is included in your trip price.
Driving from Nosara with Oscar? 1 or 2 spots in the van for the road trip down — beautiful 5-hour coastal drive. Let us know when you book.
— Who this is for —
Intermediate and up.
You can confidently paddle out at a point break, you can read sets, you can pop up clean — and you want a focused week of real coaching with someone who knows these waves.
Pavones is a punchy, fast wave. Not the right place to learn to surf. If you're not sure where you fit, message Oscar before you book.
Non-surfing partners welcome at the shared-room rate. Plenty to do at the villa — pool, hammocks, the village a short walk away, optional yoga and massage, jungle tours, exploring South Costa Rica.
— Booking & refund policy —
- 50% deposit per person holds your spot.
- Balance due July 1st.
- Deposit non-refundable — but credit toward a future retreat.
— Ready to surf Pavones? —
Only 4 rooms available.
Tell me your dates, room preference, and where you're at as a surfer. I'll get back to you within a day on WhatsApp.
— FAQ —
Everything else.
Do I need to be advanced to come?
Intermediate and up. If you can paddle out at a point break and ride down the line with control, you're ready. If you're not sure, send Oscar a clip of your last session and he'll give you an honest read.
Can I bring my own board?
Absolutely. If not, we'll provide you with the right equipment.
How fit do I need to be?
Two surf sessions a day is real exertion. If you can handle a 90-minute session at home, you'll be fine. The villa pool, hammocks, and a chef who cooks for athletes will handle the recovery.
What if my partner doesn't surf?
They're welcome at the shared-room rate. Plenty to do — pool, swim-up bar, the village, hammocks, yoga or massage on request, and exploring the surrounding areas of South Costa Rica. Some non-surfing partners read books all week and love it.
Why July?
Pavones works best with south swell and offshore wind — both fire in Costa Rica's rainy season (May to October). July is prime.
Is the property safe?
Yes. Private gated property. We coordinate all transport, meals, and surf sessions as a group.
Dietary restrictions?
Tell us when you book and the chef will handle it. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies — no problem.
More dates this season?
We're running two more trips after this one — late August and mid-September. Message for details.