School of the World
Surf, Boats & Diving · Jacó & Herradura · Water activities
A surf camp, Spanish school and small boutique hotel in a quiet part of Jacó, built for adults who want a week or more of daily surf coaching, often travelling solo. Small classes, video analysis and optional Spanish, yoga or photography make it a social, structured learning holiday.
- Hours
- Office 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday-Friday; surf classes Mon-Fri, schedule set weekly by tides
- Days
- Mon–Fri
- Takes
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time
- any time
- Booking
- Book ahead
Highlights
- Daily surf coaching with no more than three students per instructor
- Mid-week video analysis of your surfing
- Combine surf with Spanish, yoga or photo and video classes
- Campus with pool, shared kitchen and 12 rooms, walking distance to the beach
Tips
- Beginners: come December-April for smaller, more consistent waves
- Intermediates: May-November brings bigger swells
- Budget for meals: there is a shared kitchen and restaurants nearby
- Book flexible dates or insurance: payments are not refunded, only credited
- Adults 18+ only
- Week-long programs
- Class times follow tides
Good to know
- Adults only (18+)
- Cancellation gives only credit (7+ days ahead), never a refund
- Meals, towels, laundry and after-class board rental are not included
Prices (as published)
| Surf (2 h/day Mon-Fri), classes only — no lodging | from $363 per week |
| Surf (2 h/day Mon-Fri), shared room — classes + lodging | from $534 per week |
| Surf (2 h/day Mon-Fri), private room — classes + lodging | from $813 per week |
| Double Surf (4 h/day), classes only | from $543 per week |
| Surf Intensive (advanced), classes only — advanced surfers only | from $587 per week |
Contact & directions
- Website: https://www.schooloftheworld.org/
- Phone: +506 2643 2462
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/50687120763
- Location: 9.6177997, -84.6259585 — Google Maps · Waze
Secret spots nearby
- Jacó Street MuralsLandmark · FreeJacó's walls double as an open-air gallery: the local ArtifyJacó project has covered buildings, parking lots and even utility poles with big, colorful murals.
- Parque Johannes DankersPark · FreeA neighborhood park in central Jacó near the beach, with sports courts, paths and a stage for town events — where local families hang out in the afternoon.
- Centro Cívico de Jacó (skatepark)Park · Free · hidden gemJacó's free community recreation centre, with a skatepark, sports courts and a library, a hangout for local kids away from the beach strip.
- Playa JacóBeach · FreeFour kilometers of gray volcanic sand in the beach town closest to San José, with beginner-friendly waves, surf schools along the shore and big Pacific sunsets.
- Jacó Farmers MarketLocal shop · FreeJacó's weekly feria: piles of tropical fruit you've never heard of, fresh cheese, tamales, homemade hot sauces and jams.
- Playa EscondidaBeachA beach in the Jacó coast.
Sources: https://www.schooloftheworld.org/ · https://www.schooloftheworld.org/surfing/ · 0014_jaco.sql · intel-C.json · traveler reviews checked 2026-10-10