Tico's Surf School (Sámara)
Surf, Boats & Diving · Nicoya Peninsula · Water activities
Beachfront surf school on Playa Sámara's gentle, sandy break with ISA-certified instructors, lockers and showers. Group lessons are the budget option; kids and yoga sessions are also offered.
- Ratings
- 4.9 on Google (519)
Prices (as published)
| Group lesson (3+ people) | $60 per person |
| Private lesson | $80 |
| Semi-private lesson | $140 |
Contact & directions
- Website: https://ticossurfschool.com/
- Phone: +506 8457 0132
- Location: 9.881088, -85.526464 — Google Maps · Waze
Secret spots nearby
- Sámara Saturday Market (Feria)Local shop · FreeA tree-shaded Saturday market (7 am to 2 pm) with fresh tropical fruit and vegetables, fish, homemade street food, crafts and live music.
- Cangrejal Tide Pools (west of Sámara)Nature spot · Free · hidden gemRocky shoreline at the west end of Sámara bay where low tide uncovers pools with crabs, puffer fish, wading birds and, reportedly, moray eels.
- Playa SámaraBeach · FreeA reef-sheltered bay with gentle waves, a relaxed Tico village behind it and little Isla Chora offshore — the most family-friendly swimming beach on the peninsula.
- Isla ChoraNature spot · about $10A forested islet just off Sámara beach, reached by kayak, boat or a strong swim, with a small beach, reef snorkeling and iguanas and pelicans on the rocks.
- Playa Buena VistaBeach · Free · hidden gemA long, wild beach just west of Sámara with river mouths and mangroves at both ends — great for empty walks, birding and wide sunsets.
- Playa CarrilloBeach · FreeA near-perfect crescent of white sand fringed with coconut palms, with calm water and not a building on the beach — a local favorite just south of Sámara.
Sources: https://ticossurfschool.com/