Nosara
A 9-day student-focused retreat in Nosara, Costa Rica, blending surf, pilates, adventure, homemade meals, and time to recharge by the beach.
A balanced getaway for college students: healthy food, daily movement, ocean energy, local adventure, and time to recharge.
Jungle Beach House · Nosara, Costa Rica — a top Surf & Yoga destination (NatGeo, NYT, TripAdvisor) with consistent, beginner-friendly waves at Playa Guiones.
The schedule is intentionally flexible. Between included activities, guests can spend their time at the beach or pool, explore town, shop, grab smoothies, book extra massages or surf lessons, join optional morning movement sessions, go out to dinner, or simply relax at the house. The goal is to give each day a clear anchor while leaving plenty of room to make the week your own.
Nosara is known for its surf, wellness culture, natural beauty, and slower pace of life. Framed by jungle and Pacific waves, it offers the perfect setting to step away from school, reset before the semester, and experience Costa Rica through a balance of structure and freedom.
At Jungle Beach House, days begin with coffee, fruit, and flexible homemade breakfasts. From there, guests can move between Pilates, surf lessons, horseback riding, massage, cooking with Marta, beach time, pool hangs, sunsets, and open evenings in town — all just steps from Playa Guiones by private jungle path.
A small, trusted team of locals and long-time Nosara residents helps make this experience feel grounded, welcoming, and fun. Meet a few of the people who will help host, guide, and support your time here.
Gus grew up between Vermont and Costa Rica and has spent more than 15 years in Nosara, including four years attending school there. A certified Wilderness First Responder and Photography student at NYU Tisch, he serves as the on-site host, helping guests settle in, get to know the area, and arrange anything from surf lessons and massages to restaurant reservations, pottery classes, and local excursions.
Marta is at the heart of the Jungle Beach House kitchen, cooking breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday with her signature warmth and skill. Born and raised in Costa Rica, she speaks a little English, but her kindness makes her easy to connect with. Guests rave about her Pico de Gallo, rice and beans, and creamy Arroz con Leche.
Evelio is a local Costa Rican whose kindness rivals Marta’s—it’s hard to say who’s sweeter. He’s around Monday through Saturday helping with food preparation, laundry, and groundskeeping. Though he speaks little English, his warmth and friendliness make him easy to connect with and a comforting presence throughout the week.