Surf With Amigas

The surfing was incredible, as was the instruction. I learned so much with such a supportive and fun group of women. It really catered to all levels of ability. There were also many fun additional activities and adventures, like yoga, massage, making chocolate, hiking, horseback riding, and even a boat ride to a surf break.

I am a retreat junkie. I love traveling this way and Surf with Amigas did not disappoint! The communication was excellent, everything was taken care of from transportation from the airport, meals, accommodations, surfboards to borrow. Just. Great. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Thank you SWA! Will certainly look into other retreats with you in the future.

This is my second amigas trip and I am once again so happy I came. What I loved most about the bocas trip was the team that michelle and gabby made. They were so fun to be with and make everything laid back and chill. We surfed every day and what I want most on a solo trip is to not to worry about where to go the logistics etc and this was the case once again. The hotel casa Aquaria was above and beyond my expectations and I can not wait to go back again. I never would have traveled to Bocas on my own so I am also thankful this trip was available. Our group was small which was great and while you never know how the dynamics will be in a group ours meshed very well and I think we all had fun. Love these ladies so much and so happy for the experience once again.

I travelled alone a couple weeks ago to the Longboard House Retreat in South Costa Rica and the trip absolutely exceeded my expectations. The instructors were so kind and helpful and by the end of the week I was shredding!! Every day there was a new activity, and the food was incredible and healthy. I was the youngest girl there but never felt left out or excluded- everyone was so welcoming. I can't wait for my next SWA retreat!

I just attended my first retreat at the Southern Costa Rica location with Surf With Amigas and all I can say is WOW! I don't even know where to begin. The instructors Jackie, Coco, and Shelly were kind, knowledgeable, cool, and as one amiga put it "They pushed me to push myself." The eco-lodge location we stayed at was stunning and had all the amenities you need for a week of surfing and adventure. The yoga pavilion was beautiful and the yoga classes were paced for beginners/tailored to help with recovery from an active week. I'm not a yoga person but Coco made me actually like it! The food was fresh and amazing every single meal and we all especially liked the homemade hot sauce. The surf theory classes and video review helped all of us immensely and it was so cool getting to see ourselves improve each day. In addition to getting to surf every day, we rode horses to a waterfall, got to help release baby sea turtles back into the ocean, took a boat trip to the Osa Peninsula to surf and hang at a great hotel, went on a great nature hike with a local guide, and even got to go on a full moon surf! The SWA team was constantly making us laugh and encouraging and supporting us as we surfed. I love that SWA donates to the local turtle conservancy as well. This retreat was planned so perfectly that none of us wanted to leave. I will definitely be back again in the future and can't recommend Surf With Amigas enough!

Awesome week in Playa Grande, my 2nd Surf with Amigas trip, will be going again in April to Longboard House , in southern Costa. All the instructors were great, and made sure you were taken care of, especially Gabby. There were great non-surf activities to do, like pig whispering and ox riding, my favorites! It is a really great place to go for single travelers. I can't wait till April!!!!!!!!!!

This review is for the longboard house in southern Costa Rica. First- the surfing. I came to the camp being able to catch green waves but not knowing much more about surfing. The instructors taught us the mechanics of turning and wave reading, and provided us with thoughtful personalized advice. They were also incredibly fun and supportive in the water. I now have a much deeper understanding of what I am trying to do and I’m excited to put it into practice at home. Most days we surfed at spots where we were the only people in the water. Being part of an all female lineup is definitely one of the highlights of this trip for me. Jaimie (not sure on the spelling!) was our chef and she was absolutely incredible. She and Jackie and the rest of the cooking staff made thoughtful, healthy, and creative meals every single day. Reesie’s yoga was the perfect compliment to surfing. Her style includes long stretches that I know I would not have done on my own and which made it possible for us to surf 7 days in a row! As for price- Costa Rica is not as affordable as other Central American countries. When you add up instruction, housing, meals, transportation to remote places to surf uncrowded waves, this is a great deal. Other retreats and surf hotels in the area are twice the price. Holly, thanks for creating such a great retreat!

Awesome trip! Surf with Amigas instructors are so supportive and such amazing surfers. They work hard to make sure your surfing improves. They create an atmosphere that is inviting and inclusive. I can’t say enough! I have been to their northern Nicaragua location (awesome) and just this month their southern Costa Rica location. Enjoyed this location so much! They took us to several spots to surf that were just amazing. Jackie and Holly have created something so special. I also love SWA because they support the local economies by hiring local people and giving back to the community. They are eco conscious and this shines through in all they do.

I got back from my first of hopefully many trips with SWA. I have never been on a surfboard before, but by the end of the week, was able to stand up and even attempted to surf a green wave. The instructors were fantastic- great surfers and overall wonderful people. Macy and Emily were o. site with us, while Jacquie lives next door. The location is beyond compare. I actually loved that the cell service was spotty as it gave a chance to unplug. Casa Marea Alta was wonderful. it was hot, but, hey its the jungle. Staff were so friendly and made us feel like friends of the family. Horseback riding, jungle hikes, time on the beach with a book. what's not to love?

What an excellent week in Playa Grande with the Amiga's. The entire experience was VERY organized and very safe. Highly, highly recommended for beginning surfers!! Many of our group of 11 (and most were also solo travelers) had NEVER surfed before, and were up the 1st day, then moved to the outside. 4 instructors to 11 participants was the perfect ratio! We had 3+ hours of perfectly timed sessions around the tides each day. Afterwards a surfing specific restorative yoga session is offered. Other activities like beach horseback riding AND an estuary tour were included in the very reasonable price. No pressure to attend these extras or surf if you needed to rest in your adorable room or relax in the pool, at the hotel (2 minute walk) from the beach. Cocoa, her crew and Enso were such wonderful hosts! Great job ladies. looking forward to my next trip