Ok, it’s in Portuguese so most of you will not be able to understand anything that Tatiana is saying, but the video shows plenty even without understanding the words. Here’s a cute little episode, airing in Brazil right now, of a show called Girls Go Surf! that was filmed during a Surf With Amigas retreat last July. Explore a Coco Loco cabana, a star-gazing shower, and even take a peek inside the famous composting toilets! Enjoy a few waves surfed by Holly and Nadia. If you like what you see, click here for Episode 1!
Tag: surf camp
Surf Adventures with Amigas (Fastest Volcano Boarding Group Ever!)
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Really, when it comes down to it, we’re all about having fun. Whether it’s cheering for new friends as they catch the best wave of their life, sharing a cold beer under an amazing sunset, racing down the beach on horseback, or dancing at the top of a volcano, we love to have a good time. This group just so happened to top the volcano boarding speed list with Jess from Western Australia scoring 72km/hr, and a bunch more Amigas in the above 50km category. Thankfully, no one was injured!
Volcano Boarding Adventure
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#2 on CNN’s “Thrill Seeker’s Bucket List”, volcano boarding is a crazy experience that will get your adrenaline pumping and give you lots of stories to tell friends at home. It’s just one of the awesome adventures that you’ll experience on a week with Surf With Amigas. Of course, there’s surfing too. Always surfing…
Come experience it!
A Story of Amigas, told with cocktails in hand
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Our second retreat of the season back in Nicaragua was awesome. We had a slightly smaller group but as usual, there were some great personalities. After a few cocktails at the French Guys, we settled into some rocking chairs and told a very interesting story….
We’re Back in Nicaragua!
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After a few months off and a few retreats in El Salvador, the Amigas are back in Nicaragua for the dry season. The week of November 9th kicked off the new season with an awesome group of Amigas who were completely shredding in the water, upside down on the sand, and racing on horseback.
Waterfalls and Surfing in El Salvador
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This morning we start day 1 of our season of retreats in Nicaragua, but here’s another look at last month’s trip to El Salvador. We’ll be heading back to El Sal again next year, so if you aren’t already, email me ([email protected]) to be added to our mailing list if you want to join in!
This is what a Surf With Amigas women’s surf and yoga retreat looks like in El Salvador. We surf, hang out, and play in gorgeous waterfalls. So fun!
Melissa Celebrates her 40th Birthday at Surf With Amigas
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Melissa came on her second retreat with Surf With Amigas to improve her surfing and also celebrate her 40th birthday. Surfing must keep you young and hot, because Melissa is looking awesome!
Town Run (and Surfing) in El Tunco
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On the last day of the retreat we walked into town, did some shopping, got smoothies, and of course also went surfing! There were some muddy toes, but it was all part of the adventure. Would you try to get through it cleanly or embrace it and feel the between-toe squish?
Amigas Charge Big Waves at Sunzal
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On day two of the retreat the girls pushed themselves into bigger waves than they had thought possible. Think you couldn’t handle waves like this? Neither did these girls until they showed up, and with the help of the Surf With Amigas staff, they were able to charge!
Spring Retreat in Southern Costa Rica
Previously, we had avoided planning any retreats in Costa Rica because Costa Rica is so overdone. Instead, we’ve been focusing on less common locations like Nicaragua, El Salvador, and the Philippines. But as a goofy-footer, I’ve always eyed those long lefts at Pavones with amazement. It’s time to go check them out! Anyone want to surf super long lefts with me?
Like any world class wave, Pavones can be crowded. So, we’ll stay at a mellow place in the jungle about a ten minute drive (or 20 min bike ride) from the point. This place has a private little wave right out front that is super easy and user-friendly when small, and more powerful and tubular when the swell is bigger. The nice thing, is that we should have it mostly to ourselves! There are several other waves within walking distance of where we’ll stay which will be awesome for the afternoon sessions. We can even hop in a boat and check out some rights across the bay!
We’ll hit up the main spot at off times to try to avoid the worst of the crowd and we’re going slightly early in the season, so it shouldn’t be too bad. Plus, we’ll paddle out in a pack of bikinis and smiles, so that should definitely work in our favor!
The place we’ll stay is nestled in between jungle and ocean. This region in Costa Rica is regarded as one of the most biologically diverse places in the world. There’s a nature trail from the hotel to a waterfall where we’ll check out monkeys! We’ll go on an adventure to a native indigenous village. We’ll relax and reconnect with nature.
The accommodations only have space for 10 amigas and while some of the rooms are slightly more eco-friendly than others, all are super comfortable.
There will be yoga too of course!
Retreat details
Dates: March 29 – April 5, April 6 – 13
Price: $1700
Includes:
– Transfer to/from the resort to/from the Golfito Airport
– 7 nights accommodation in a shared room
– All meals (alcoholic beverages are extra)
– Surf coaching/instruction with video feedback
– Surfboard rental (if you can’t bring your own)
– Daily yoga
– Other adventures
Travel info:
Fly into San Jose Costa Rica on whatever airline works best for where you’re flying from.
Connect with Sansa Regional Airlines and get a flight from San Jose to Golfito. They have three flights per day and flights look about $103 each way ($206 roundtrip).
We’ll pick you up at the Golfito airport.
For booking info, contact [email protected]
Check out this video of an 8 year old girl loving the long lefts of Pavones
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And to see what 4 years of surfing awesome long lefts can do for your surfing, here she is at 12 years old!
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