JOIN US IN PARADISE
Our Amazing Costa Rica Surf and Yoga Retreats
COMMUNITY: There’s a reason why our guests return to us year after year – it’s the playful, passionate and purposeful spirit of our retreats, where the sunshine and salt water bring us together in a magical sisterhood of surfers, and the memories we create stay with us for a lifetime. Splash around in the waves and laugh until it hurts. Let go of your fears and open your heart. Share that bottle of wine or decadent dessert! We offer women of all ages the chance to reconnect and be empowered through a newfound sisterhood inspired by the love of surfing.
ADVENTURE: Let us show you the best that Costa Rica has to offer. Join us on daily surf expeditions to palm-fringed beaches, fly through the jungle on a zip-line tour, float in a tide pool at sunset, or hop in our trusty surf van “The Yellow Submarine” for an afternoon trip to some hidden waterfalls. Or get wild like a local and rent your own ATV for the day! Our hostess will help you set up the adventure of a lifetime.
LUXURY: Our surf and yoga retreats in Costa Rica combine the thrill of travel with the comfort of having every need met. Recharge at a world-class spa, indulge in cuisine made from local ingredients, and watch the sun dip into the ocean at our beachfront lounge. Leave all your worries behind. We’re here to pamper you with the high-class amenities and service you deserve. Our caring team takes pride in making you feel like a queen!
EXPERTISE: We’re proud to provide the absolute best surf instruction Costa Rica has to offer. Our team of expert instructors follows a comprehensive surf method to design a custom plan just for you, whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced surfer. With years of technical expertise, they are also the ultimate cheerleaders – here to encourage, educate and guide you to success.
Our Signature Retreat
WOMEN’S SURF & YOGA RETREATS

Join us in the community of “Pura Vida”!
Most of the PVA team started surfing when there were still very few women in the water. This is why we are SO passionate about teaching the beautiful, transformative, and amazing sport of surfing to women from all over the world.
With every group of women who come to our retreats in Costa Rica, we see the incredible way that surfing and yoga can empower, energize, and enliven people’s lives. Whether you’re in your first year of college or first year of retirement, surfing and yoga will help grow your strength and joy in your body and soul.
Come experience the adventure of travel, the joy of new friends, the beauty of paradise, and the incredible way surf and yoga can transform your body, spirit, and life.
Our Specialty Coed Surf and Yoga Camps
All the luxury and adventure of our all-women surf and yoga retreat–now for surfer dudes AND dudettes!
Celebrate life in Costa Rica. Finish and start your year in one of the most beautiful places in the world!
Amp your Gratitude! Ditch the cold this November and bask in the warm waters of Costa Rica.
New! Bali Surf Adventure
Your Backstage Pass to Bali

Join us for our new adventure to the surfing paradise of Bali, Indonesia.
Carve the waves that dreams are made of and explore Bali’s vibrant culture while we take care of all the details. Our 8-day, all-inclusive Indonesian retreat takes you to mainland Bali and the island of Nusa Lembongan, two of the world’s top island destinations for epic surf and cultural adventure.
Bali is on every surfer’s bucket list… and for a good reason! Known for its miles of long, unbroken waves, the island of Bali is the ultimate playground for surfers of all levels. Also Part of your backstage pass is to explore the local beauty and culture of Bali. We have several cultural excursions included in your adventure.

WAVE REVIEWS
“The most eloquent words that come to mind when I think about my surf camp adventure in Malpais – life changing. Pura Vida taught me how to surf, how to be tranquil, how to conquer my ocean fears and most importantly… how to enjoy life. The scenery is breathtaking, yoga and surf instruction are fabulous, accommodations are great…I came to surf camp, never having been on a surfboard. I left 7 days later “hanging 10″, meeting lifelong friends and coming away with the best experience of my life.””