Stand Up Paddleboarding is one of the most enjoyablke adventure sports in Costa Rica that offers a body workout. This sport is simple to learn and the tours can very often be tailored to match any skill level. Stand up paddling also allows visitors to explore the magical reefs and beaches of Costa Rica. The country’s lush coastline and crystalline waters are perfect for stand up paddling. There is indeed not a more fun way to discover the outer reefs while enjoying awe inspiring views of the tropical coastline. The excellent knowledge that the local tour operators have about the various locations and conditions in Costa Rica allows them to plan the perfect SUP adventure for you.
Freedom Riding
Freedom Riding SUP Adventures was founded by Andy Seidensticker and his Tico (Costa Rican native) wife Edith. They started organizing SUP classes and tours four years ago, near the quaint and charming fishing village of Mal Pais, taking their patrons to the Cabo Blanco Reserve. The business grew rapidly through word of mouth, and so has the fascination of Stand Up Boards in Costa Rica. Currently, they are the sole SUP board rentals company in Mal Pais/Santa Teresa, and have a nice variety of boards for all levels. Their tours can also be customized to accommodate any skill level.

Freedom Riding
Located in Malpais
Tel: +506.26400521
Mobile: +506.87378781
Email: rippstixx@gmail.com
http://sup-costarica.com/

Nosara Paddlesurf

Nosara Paddlesurf is an SUP coaching company. They offer purpose-driven SUP lessons that empower paddlers of all levels of to learn and enhance their stand up paddle and SUP surfing skills. Their SUP camp covers more than the basic how-tos. They aim to explore the why behind the hows and breakdown subtle body movements and positions to help participants enhance their stand up paddling and SUP surfing skills. All though the training week, visitors can expect fundamental skill training, lessons and video feedback from their professional SUP coaches. Nosara will also invest time covering topics such as reading waves, sport specific stretches and warm-ups, and paddle technique.

Nosara Paddlesurf
Located in Nosara
Email: info@nosarapaddlesurf.com
Skype: natesmieja
Tel (C.R.): (506) 8705 2010
Tel (U.S.): (949) 281 3748
http://www.nosarapaddlesurf.com/

Costa Rica Surf and SUP

Rated the number 1 attraction in Santa Teresa on TripAdvisor.com, Costa Rica Surf and SUP is known for its breathtaking location, inviting atmosphere, and amiable staff who who help you learn the finer dynamics of surfing. They offer surfing lessons, tours, and trips in one of the most naturally bestowed places in Costa Rica. Costa Rica Surf and SUP specializes in surfing lessons for families and all their instructors are certified in surf lifesaving, First Aid, and CPR, and having taught hundreds of surfers of all levels of learning.

Costa Rica Surf and SUP
Located in Santa Teresa
Costa Rica (506) 2640-0328
United States (801) 891-5009
Canada (778) 875-8561
http://costaricasurfandsup.com/

Blue Zone SUP

Blue Zone SUP has 25+ years of local know-how and surfing experience that translates into them putting you out on the best conditions every day. Their camp is specifically designed to boost the participant’s learning curve without sacrificing safety. All their instructors are PaddleFit and CPR/First Aid Certified. Their instructors are trained to utilize the same training methodology to make sure that their high standards are maintained throughout the trip. Blue Zone SUP’s Base Camp is housed in Playa Guiones, one of the beach communities of Nosara. They have many flat water bays, beach breaks, river mouths and outer reefs that are all within a short drive. Playa Garza, where they conduct their SUP classes is one of the best places for the sport. The bay offers a full spectrum of conditions including flat-water, small beginner waves and outer reef overhead breaks.

Blue Zone SUP
Located in Nosara
http://bluezonesup.com/

Pura Vida Adventures

The SUP safari is for all levels from first-time SUP greenhorns to seasoned surfers. It is also ideal for those who want to explore more of the Nicoya Peninsula via a paddle board. Their experienced instructors work with participants on paddle stroke, balance, turning and wave riding and will be the participants’ guides to discovering the various beaches and rivers in the region. Pura Vida Adventures also offers personalized SUP retreats for groups of 4 or more people if you are keen on a weeklong SUP adventure with friends.
Pura Vida Adventures
Located in Sacramento, CA (Surf Camps Across Costa Rica)
415-465-2162
info@PuraVidaAdventures.com
http://puravidaadventures.com/

Hotel Moana

Moana’s instructor Andy, who’s originally from San Diego, is one of the first surfers in Mal Pais to specialize in SUP. Andy has been successfully training participants for years now and his tours can be customized to cater to participants of any skill level. Andy starts by briefing you with a 20 minute class on equipment, basics and the finer techniques about SUP. The tours kick start from MalPais and include a visit to the popular Cabo Blanco Reserve, where participants can catch incredible glimpses of the reserve from the ocean and on a good day, some spectacular marine species. The tour takes a couple of hours based on the client’s proficiency and speed preferences.
Hotel Moana
Located in Malpais
US Toll Free (reservations only): 1 888 865 8032
Tel: +506 2640 0230
info@moanacostarica.com
Skype Name – moanacostarica
http://moanacostarica.com/

Vista Guapa

Vista Guapa Surf Camp is a complete surf-inspired resort vacation camp located in the beautiful Jaco region of Costa Rica. It continues offers visitors the opportunity to learn and enjoy standup paddleboarding (SUP) while staying at serene and rejuvenating hillside properties. Nestled on the breathtaking pacific coast of Costa Rica, Vista Guapa vacation packages can be tailored to suit everyone from novices to seasoned surfers traveling solo, with friends or as a family retreat. Co-owned and operated by Costa Rican native Alvaro Solano Delgado, a seven-time national surfing champion and one-time masters champion, Vista Guapa offers instruction by Solano as well as a small staff of local, experienced surf and SUP experts.

Vista Guapa
Located in Jaco, Puntarenas
Phone: 011-506-2643-2830
Alvaro Cellphone: 011-506-8888-2227
Reservations in the US: 1-409-599-1828
Email: info@vistaguapa.com
http://vistaguapa.com/

Point Break Surf

Point Break Surf is a family run business surf and SUP school that has been teaching surfing and stand up paddling in the Guanacaste region for more than five years. On their Playa Flamingo Tour, visitors depart from the Flamingo Marina and follow the rough, cave-jaded coastline to an island. Along the route, visitors can spot countless reefs filled with vibrant fish and encounter Guanacaste’s marine wonders such as sea turtles and rays. Subject to suitable weather condition, you can also experience swimming inside a cave. There I another Playa Penca to Playa Danta SUP tour. Point Break’s SUP package includes boards and paddles, SUP lessons on the beach and in the water, two hour SUP tour and refreshments.

Point Break Surf
Located in Guanacaste
E-mail: pointbreaksurf@gmail.com
Calling from the US: 011 506 8866 4133
Calling from Costa Rica: 8866 4133
http://www.pointbreaksurf.com/

Stand Up Costa Rica at Zacudo Lodge

The Zancudo Lodge is fast becoming Costa Rica’s popular Stand Up Paddle resort – known both for its for beginner and advanced programs. The claim to carry to notch training equipment including Indo Boards for training and Yolo boards for SUPing. You can be an aspiring paddler or a fiercely competitive one looking to boost you game; their trainers will up your skills to the next level. Encircled by the beauty of Costa Rican wildlife, postcard perfect foliage, and their private beaches, The Zancudo Lodge offers their guests a variety of activities accompanied by tastefully appointed rooms and the best of Costa Rica’s regional organic fare.

Stand Up Costa Rica at Zacudo Lodge
Located at Golfo Dulce
Phone Number: +(506) 2776-0008
Toll free Number: 1-800-854-8791
http://www.standupcostarica.com/

Kelly’s Surf Shop

When an experienced instructor like Marco Pacheco at Kelly’s Surf Shop in Tamarindo teaches you Stand Up Paddleboard, it becomes a breeze. He will be your guide to a selection of local SUP destinations. Visitors can enjoy a quiet paddle down the Tamarindo Estuary to spot the wildlife and enjoy the incredible scenery. Kelly Surf Shop offers all inclusive StandUp Paddle Surf packages with your choice of accommodations. Get a combination of SUP lessons with Marco Pacheco and SUP tours to the fantastic SUP locations. Kelly’s Surf Shop also has a selection of Standup Paddleboards for rent and for sale.

Kelly’s Surf Shop
Located in Tamarindo
Email kellyssurfshop@gmail.com
TOLL FREE from U.S. & Canada: 1 888 710-4746
Local calls in Costa Rica: (506) 2653-1355
http://www.kellyssurfshop.com/

Utiva Surf Camp

Uvita 360 SUP surf school offers one of the best SUP tours along the South pacific of Dominical and Uvita region. Adventure enthusiasts can go paddling on a board to “Punta Uvita” Terraba mangroves , Three sister & Ballena Island, Dominicalito or Ventanas Beach. Their SUP lessons include riding stance, balance control, intermediate turning, paddling, safety and identifying and handling rip currents safe. Their tours provide Costa Rican Certified SUP Instructors & Lifeguards by ISA (international surfing association), SUP board & Paddle, shuttle service to and from yothe hotel near Dominical,Uvita or Ojochal, half day expert instruction, snorkel mask, police insurance, cool drinks & snacks and life jackets.

Utiva Surf Camp
Uvita 360,Uvita Dominical and Ojochal, Bahia Ballena Costa Rica.
Phone: (506) 8586-8745.
Reservations: adventures@uvita360.com
http://www.uvitasurfcamp.com/

Pura Vida Ride

Pura Vida Ride is nestled 50 meters from the water’s edge at Playa Danta. The bay a great fit for paddle boarding as it is protected from the wind, has near-shore islands within an accessible paddle, and generally features a small and manageable surf. Standup Paddle Playa Danta is one of the best places for flat water and adventure SUP. Apart to their rental fleet, they stock a range of top quality SUP’s for sale including the 14′ Bark Expedition, Lahui Kai 12′ 6″ Mitcho, 11’6″ Robert August, 10′, 11′, 12′ Pearson Arrow Lairds, 10′ 1″ and 9’1″ Channel Islands, Rogue, and Amundson Boards. They also offer the widest range of standup paddleboards in all of Costa Rica for sale as well as a huge selection of Quickblade and Kialoa Paddles . They offer a variety of Costa Rica Standup Paddle Tours that last anywhere from 1-2 hours to several day adventures.

Pura Vida Ride
Located at Playa Danta at Las Catalinas
Guanacaste
+(506) 2654-6137
http://www.puravidaride.com

Room2Board

Room2Board is a boutique Costa Rica hostel and surf school nestled on the enchanting Jaco Beach along the Central Pacific Coast. Applying an eco-friendly design, the property offers adventure travelers, surfers, and backpackers a clean, secure and affordable accommodation option. Room2Board was created to have the vibrancy and affordability of a conventional hostel and surf camp along with the facilities and pattern of a boutique hotel. Visitors can paddle the waters of the Jaco, Herradura, Playa Blanca or Mantas beaches, enjoying spectacular vistas of the rain forest and local wildlife. They will cover all the fundamentals one needs to appear like you’ve been boarding all your life including proper stance, paddling technique, turning and more. For those seeking added challenge – ask about their SUP Yoga classes.
Room2Board
Located at Jaco Beach
US Phone: 323-315-0012
CR Phone: 2643-4949
Skype: Room2BoardOffice
Email: info@room2board.com
www.room2board.com

Desafio Adventure Company

If you’re a first-timer, Desafio suggests Stand Up Paddling on the scenic Lake Arenal while in La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano areas. You can also try Stand Up Paddling on the Pacific waters of Costa Rica on the beaches of Playa Samara & Playa Carrillo with Desafío Adventure Company. You can get their exclusive, introductory Stand Up Paddling (SUP) lessons from the sole Stand Up Paddle (SUP) outfitter in the Northern Zone of Costa Rica near the Arenal Volcano on Lake Arenal. If you’re heading to Playa Samara or Playa Carrillo, Desafio offers complimentary transport when you purchase a SUP lesson on the beach with them. They use some of the best Stand Up Paddle boards in the trade. Their tours also include transport and tasty fresh tropical snacks and drinks.

Desafio Adventure Company
Located Near Arenal Volcano
Phone: 1-855-818-0020
reservations@desaficocostarica.com
http://www.desafiocostarica.com/

Water Dreams

Water Dreams offers a variety of SUP camps, SUP camp and SUP lessons for boarders of all levels. Their beginner surf camps include accommodation, surfing lessons and equipment rental. Basically, everything to kick start your SUP adventure on a fine note. The SUP tours are similar to their beginner packages, the primary difference is that these intermediate surf camp packages include surf tours and lessons concentrated on enhancing your skills.Water Dream’s all inclusive SUP package includes 7 days and 6 nights at your chosen accommodation from their list, 5 SUP lessons and a tour of the beach in Playa Samara, first day welcome at the hotel by their team, use of equipment during lessons and all taxes for SUP and accommodation.

Water Dreams
Located in Playa Samara
Call: +(506)8515-5901
Email: waterdreams@nativosurf.com
http://www.nativosurf.com

Blue Surf Sanctuary

Blue Surf Sanctuary is premier surf and SUP adventures school that offers a range of SUP and surf tours for all level of learners. They have the half day beginners Malpais clinic to teach beginner all about the basics of Paddle Boarding including the proper stance, positioning on the board and turning methods. It starts out with some fundamental instructions on the beach followed by simple paddling around the Mal Pais Fishing Village. They also offer a wonderful SUP River Cruise. It is a half-day tour where visitors will get to experience some of Santa Teresa’s most incredible wildlife in a serene atmosphere. They have many other SUP tours including the SUP Estuary Tour at Tambor, Intermediate Level Wave Riding at Santa Teresa offshore Reef exploration at Manzanillo.

Blue Surf Sanctuary
Located in Malpais
U.S. Toll Free: 855 2 SURF CR
Costa Rica: 011-506-2640-1001
Email: info@bluesurfsanctuary.com
http://bluesurfsanctuary.com/

Bodhi Surf School

SUPing with Bodhi Surf means the same attention to learning as their surf lessons and yoga classes. They will teach you all about the equipment (board and paddle), safety, history, technique, and distinction between surfing and SUPing. This is a dynamic tour that includes beach time, snorkel time, and paddle time so adventure enthusiasts enjoy a nice potpourri of the best of their favorite exhilarating activities.

Their SUP tour is held at the Ballena Marine National Park, where visitors paddle around the serene bay at southeast side of the Whale Tail when the tide is low, as it creates an ideal space for adventure and exercise on the stand-up paddle board. For their Stand-Up Paddle Board tour, visitors will rashguard and sunscreen up, and then head to the water’s edge for an SUP synopsis, safety, and technique. They will also dedicate time for demonstration and practice so that visitors feel confident once they get in the water. The tour lasts for approximately 3 hours.

Bodhi Surf School
Located in Utiva
+506 2743 8453
http://www.bodhisurfschool.com/

Pacific Coast SUP and Surf Trips

Pacific Coast SUP and Surf Trips are a family business based in Playas del Coco, with over 15 years experience in the Costa Rican waters. They specialize in Stand Up Paddle tours and surf tours and lessons. They offer several different tour options throughout the entire Papagayo Gulf including transportation, beverages, photos, and for some tours, homemade snacks and equipment.

Pacific Coast SUP and Surf Trips
Located at Playas Del Coco
+506 8359 5118
pacificcoastasup@gmail.com
http://www.pacificcoastsuptours.com/

Agua Vida

Agua Vida Surf is one of the sought after SUP and surf resorts in Costa Rica offering single class packages as well as 3 to 7 day camps. Classes are held in a serene setting that also doubles up as a relaxed surf spot where all levels can enjoy their SUP adventures. Seasoned paddlers/surfers can simply paddle up the beach for a more challenging wave. The lessons last around 2 + hours of personalized SUP Surf instruction. There are various waves to choose from. They take you to the best spot for the day and for your individual proficiency level. Your instructor will offer instructions in paddling techniques, turning techniques, reading waves, catching waves, safety, analyzing weather, tides and currents, and SUP etiquette.

Agua Vida Surf
Located at Golfco Dolce
Telephone : (011-506) 8380-5877
Ask for Shawn or Nathalie.
Email : info@aguavidasurf.com
http://www.costaricastanduppaddleboardingcamps.com/

Kaludus Surf School

Kaludus is a Jaco located surf and SUP school that offers a variety of surf and SUP lerning packages. Their Stand up paddle surf classes are two hours long and begin with ten minutes on land that gets you familiar with your stand up paddle equipment and trains you in the fundamentals of safety and paddling techniques. After paddling out, they will focus on paddle strokes, correct stances, and advance techniques for turning. You then move on to how to choose and catch the perfect waves.

Kaludus Surf School
Located at Jaco Beach
Phone: (506) 8724 82 96
Email: info@kaludus.com
http://www.kaludus.com/

Green Iguana

Green Iguana is a premier Costa Rica surf and SUP camp that offers a range of surf and SUP camps. Instead of learning to surf waves on a stand-up paddleboard, SUP aspirants can simply take one of two SUP tours they offer – the first is a serene and peaceful two-hour tour spent discovering a tropical mangrove estuary located about twenty minutes north of Dominical at $65 per person. The second SUP tour they offer is coastal discovery tour, and this is an enjoyable, two to three hour tour allowing you to explore local beaches and reefs. Green Iguana uses many different beaches as their starting points, including the sea caves at Playa Ventanas, the Whale’s Tale formation at Marino Ballena National Park, and the scenic beach and its outside reefs of Playa Dominicalito at $80 per person.

Green Iguana
Located at Playa Dominical
Phone: (560) 8825 1381
Email: admin@greeniguanasurfcamp.com
http://www.greeniguanasurfcamp.com/

CR Surf and Kite

CR Surf and Kite offers packages where visitors can rent, learn , sup and explore the area, with accommodations or without accommodations included in their package. They have 3 days packages in Southern Costa Rica including Pavones, Pilon, Left over Point break. Their Stand Up Paddle Lessons include teaching boarding aspirants paddle techniques, safety, and fun. They also offer wave riding SUP in Pavones area, 3 days camps with perfect wave conditions: learning to wave ride with the swell coming from the south pacific into the Gulf often 12 to 16 sec apart, being point breaks it is not challenging to paddle back out. That’s a great way for newcomer wave riders to enhance on their skills and intermediate wave riders looking to get into a shorter board. The open walls of the point are a great place for scaling down the board length. Their skilled and experienced instructor will live paddle and can demonstrate to you the best of what Ballena coast and Pavones area have to offer.

CR Surf and Kite
Located at Dominical
(011-506) 8380-5877
Email: shawn@crsurfandkite.com
http://www.crsurfandkite.com

Green Water SUP Tours

Green Waters is a unique tour company blending the popular sport of stand up paddle boarding while discovering the Southern Caribbean and its scenic beauty. They offer tours, lessons, rentals, SUP camps and SUP/Yoga retreats. With balmy tropical waters, sparkling rivers, protected waters and surf points, the Southern Caribbean is the ideal location for Stand-Up Paddling (SUP). They are a fully mobile, licensed and insured paddle board tour company based in Puerto Viejo, Limon Costa Rica. Green Water’s local tour guides are certified by Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT), which means they are CPR and First Aide licensed as well as well as acquainted with the local and national history. Their SUP camps are great for families, couples and those paddlers looking to meet likeminded boarders. Green Water SUP Tours and Tierra de Suenos have teamed up to put on a comfortable camp with accommodations. You can choose from their beginner, intermediate, and experienced camps.

Green Water SUP Tours
Located in Puerto Viejo, Limon
http://www.greenwatersuptours.com/

Pargos Adventures

Pargos Adventures, the brainchild of tour guide Javier Quiros (with 20 years of experience under his belt) offers Stand up paddle boarding, surfing, mountain biking, snorkeling, and hiking tours. They offers tours for all levels from the SUP greenhorns looking to learn the ropes of the game to the boarding veterans looking to step up their skills a few levels higher.

Pargos Adventures
Located at Playa Negra
Email: condegalier@hotmail.com
Phone: + 506 8356 2038 / 2652 9136
http://www.pargosadventures.com/

Go Primal

Go Primal have two bays that offer easy access to get out on a SUP board in the area. One access from the South at the Mal Pais fish camp and the other a few kilometers North at Manzanillo Bay. Both these coasts offer protection from the surf breaks that can make it challenging to paddle out in large swells. SUP boards are available for rental and lessons can be arranged too from their local SUP board specialists.

Go Primal
http://goprimalcostarica.com/