Let us help you create the perfect Costa Rica surfing holiday.

At Tortuga Surf camp we have mastered the art of creating perfect training programs that fit the needs of every surfer  level, our programs are a perfect combination for the adventure lovers and mellow surfers alike, with a variety of lodging options right here in Playa Jaco Costa Rica and activities that allow you to choose your own schedule.
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SURF LESSONS

A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE

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SURF CAMPS

CUSTOM SURF HOLIDAYS

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Tortuga Surf School & Camps in Jaco Beach Costa Rica, is the leading organization of  authentic Costa Rican surfing experiences.
Tortuga Surf School & Camps will have you standing up on a surfboard by your first lesson.
Our English & Spanish staff are ISA (international surfing association) & Lifeguard certified, Making for an extremely safe experience and giving you the peace of mind to push your limits in the water.

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La perla negra during this morning dawn patrol 🥥 #surf #surfing #surftruck #isuzutrooper #searchingforwaves #surftrip #sunrise #beach #surfcostarica #tortugasurfcamp #costarica #puravida Photo @emotionsurfphoto
One of our all time favorite dudes @mschaevitz flying doing this line during his last surf trip with us #surf #surfcamp #trainhard #travel #discover #makenewfriends #bros4life #charger #costarica #tortugasurfcamp #puravida 🇨🇷🔥 Photo @emotionsurfphoto
Feeling blessed and thankful for the first internacional experience in Panama 🇵🇦 on the @surf_aps first leg of their national championship. So much learned and so many people to thank! First my crew at @tortugasurfcamp for catching up with my work when I was away @biosurfcr , @andrewoide & @celinemounier and all my boys without all of your help it would have been impossible to make this happen. To my friend @marcel_m_oliveira for always guiding me on the right direction and convincing me to come you are a true leader and I’m honored to be your friend. To Mr @artdelbusto from @standuppanama the #1 brand for paddle boarding in Panama 🇵🇦 for his incredible attentions and for going out of your way to make sure our humble 3 man team was secured and taken care of there is no words to describe how thankful we all are. To all those incredible souls from this beautiful country 🇵🇦 that during every step of the way where next to us and helped us feeling as a part of their family @gilosoto @epatricia23 For showing me around and allowing me to surf one of the best waves I have ever seen at Chame banks , to @sportalejo for making me laugh every second of every day , to @bandaidpty for the help and the friendship , to the champ @edonays for making feel at home you are true sportsman and I wish you the very best on your career, to my boy @flyingdengue from @shareitpty for coming to show your support it meant the world to me 🌎🇨🇷❤️, to @thejuanchiz from @aconfilms for the insane drone footage you are a bad ass!! To the people from @somospapaya25 For the insane amount of work you guys did timing us all, to the man himself @dannyching404 For taking the time to work with me even when I couldn’t make it to his clinic you are a true gentleman and I was honored to share race time with you and thank you for your tips, and last but not least to the beautiful Tello family @pachitello @carotello10 & @hernantellov For opening ur arms and making me feel at home I can’t thank you enough for your beautiful ways my heart still warm #prisionbreaklove and to the people from @sicmaui For showing me so much love reposting our adventures in Panama on my RS rocket 🚀 #sicathlete #costarica
Winter is back 🔥🌊#winterinthetropics #naturephotography #costarica #surflife #rainyseason #aboutlastnight Photo: @costaricanphotographer
Today we celebrate Father’s Day with group of mothers an association called “nuestro primer centro de acopio de La Carpio” . A group of dedicated lady’s, that have found in recycling a way of empowering their community and showing the little ones the proper way of disposing, conserving and growing as better humans and better sons and daughters to our planet. We want to thank Aude Moullie and and her group for putting this together and to our amazing group of instructors and volunteers and to our surf students for their time and donations to this beautiful foundation. @biosurfcr @marcel_m_oliveira @tortugasurfcamp @melanie_dahler @sams_lugo @zastres @celinemounier @dhuannygabriel @nadoschkakopanoschka @ekojuntodecostarica @mollyglen_ @mschaevitz @annina_rr @cassienelson8 @pulselatam
He who has overcome his fears will truly be free. Aristotle #surf #surftraining #takeittothenextlevel #surfcamp #fearcontrol #surfgirl #waterlife #surfcostarica #tortugasurfcamp #trainharderthanme #costarica #puravida #goprohero7 @gopole
Rain , rainbows and bombs ! What’s your Monday like? 🌧🌈💣🏄🏾‍♂️ #surfing #surflife #surfcamp #surfcostarica #makefriends #travel #discovercostarica #adventures #training #costarica #puravida 🇨🇷 Photo : @biosurfcr
Camp week day one with an internacional team 🇨🇷🇨🇮🇨🇰🇨🇭🇺🇸🇬🇧 #surfing #surfcamp #surfcamplife #travel #makefriends #jungle #beach #waves #puravida
The Only Costarrican female commercial plane pilot is now also a surfer....mic drop 🎤 🇨🇷#costarica #girlpower #surfgirls #pilotgirl #badasswomen #surfcamplife #surfcostarica #makefriends #chasedreams #puravida
Until next time my friend @modovaine #teamspain🇪🇸 #chavalazo #surfing #surffriends #spain #costarica #puravida Photo @emotionsurfphoto
How was your Monday ? We love Mondays... 🌊@mschaevitz #surfing #southswell #surfcamp #costarica #beach #travel #makefriends #jacobeach #trustyourpulse #pulselatam Photo : @emotionsurfphoto #Repost @emotionsurfphoto with @get_repost ・・・ Jacó demostrando un día más la calidad de sus olas. #waves #surf #surfing #instagram #ocean #nature #naturelovers #work #day #photography #photo #view #from @tortugasurfcamp #costarica 🇨🇷#puravida
La oficina hoy 🇨🇷#jacobeach #costarica #surf #waves #surfphoto #surfcamplife #southswell #wavesfordays #puravida #pulselatam #trustyourpulse @pulselatam Photo : @ivn_camacho
On heavier days 🌊we use what we call the anchor ⚓️formation that consist of a one on one instructor/student ratio and a back up instructor ( el ancla ⚓️) for extra security. Safety and student progress go hand to hand at @tortugasurfcamp #costarica #surfing #surfcamp #southswell #travel #discovercostarica #challengeyourself #trainhard #makenewfriends #season2019 #surfcostarica Land shot @emotionsurfphoto
Another camper from this months group goes home and we couldn’t be more proud of her work. Second time camper @katestraveltales ROCKED IT during one of the heaviest swells we had in years, great work K ! Can’t wait to train with you again 🏆🔥 #surfing #surfgirls #chargeroftheweek #girlpower #gopro #trainhard #travel #makenewfriends #discovercostarica #challengeyourself #costarica #southswell #puravida Land shots by @emotionsurfphoto
El hueco” surf team from Jacó beach to the 🌎 #surf #helptheyouth #thefutureisnow #giveback #allweneedislove #ignoringisnotasolution #surfsaveslives #elhuecosurfteam #jacobeach #costarica #puravida Special thanks to team Switzerland for the toy donations 🇨🇭 @annina_rr
Today another water warrior from the group of May graduates! Mad props to Brent “the boy “ for literally fighting until he dropped, welcome to the family 🏆🍍🇨🇷 #surf #travel #makenewfriends #trainhard #beach #friends #nature #adventure #gopro #surfcamplife #tortugasurfcamp #tortugasurffamily #costarica #puravida
First camper of this months group graduates! 🏆@jeanniedoan it was a pleasure for us all to train with you . Welcome to the tribe 🇨🇷#surfcamplife #surf #surfing #surfcamp #vacay #makenewfriends #discover #travel #jaco #beach #sand #nature #costarica #tortugasurfcamp #puravida 📸 @emotionsurfphoto
We want to wish all the Moms of the world a very happy Mother’s Day we celebrate it today alongside the world surfing champion @gabrielmedina ‘s suuuuuuuper cool mom @simonemedina and his beautifully humble sister @sophiamedina two beautiful souls full of love and surf to give out we feel honored and happy to share to moment with all of you. 🇨🇷💙🇧🇷 #surf #family #supermom #mothersday #futureworldchamp #blessed #surfcamplife #costarica #ricurlgromsearch #puravida Photo by: @emotionsurfphoto
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LODGING OPTIONS

DREAM SPACES AND RATES

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ADVENTURE TOURS

Get lost in the most exiting activities on this tropical land

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Located in the south end of town,  our surf house is just 2 minutes from beach training area, where the Tortuga staff will host you during your surfing lessons.
Equipped with tents, chairs, umbrellas, and surfboards, this is our launching point to start your surfing life!
Also accommodating intermediate surfers, the lifetime water-men at Tortuga Surf Camp can create a unique surfing experience that will greatly improve your abilities in the water and get you to that next level of wave riding!

““ COSTA RICA ...You will absolutely fall in love with the beautiful warm waters of this tropical paradise in a safe and fun way, while experiencing the local vibe from our people and the everlasting PURA VIDA… !””