Learn Spanish, Surf and Yoga, and do volunteering
Join us and learn spanish, take surf lessons and yoga classes and do volunteering
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TRAVEL TO COSTA RICA
Join us on an adventure that’ll take you right to the heart of Costa Rica, where you’ll meet a nation of fiercely proud and fun-loving ‘Ticos
costa rica trips
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$1,290.00 – $1,360.00
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$4,890.00 – $5,020.00
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$5,510.00 – $5,640.00
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$7,590.00 – $7,770.00
Pura Vida is likely to be the first Spanish phrase you’ll learn with us. We offer Spanish language classes in all of our programs, ranging from Beginner to Advanced levels.
Interested in learning how to surf or practicing yoga in one of the top 10 destinations worldwide? Our professional instructors will teach you the basics of surfing or take your skills to the next level. Alternatively, you can choose to focus on yoga. We offer a variety of options to suit your interests and skill level.
Interested in giving back to the community or balancing out your carbon footprint? Volunteering is an essential part of our programs. Join our projects to contribute to nature conservation. By volunteering with us, you can give back to nature and make a positive impact on the environment.
Experience the thrill of the longest and fastest zipline in Latin America, go on quad tours, hike through waterfalls and jungles, swim in rock pools, or even go horseback riding on the beach. Our programs are action-packed and offer a variety of exciting activities for you to enjoy.
THE JAKERA CAMP
"YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME"
Jakera has established a “jungle surf camp” on the Nicoya Peninsula, located on Costa Rica’s northwest Pacific coast where they’ve created a jungle paradise complete with a swimming pool overlooked by a rich tropical forest teeming with wildlife, including capuchin and howler monkeys.
Do Yoga, take Surf Lessons and learn Spanish, hang out and chill in your free time, socialize with other students, enjoy your meals, and share good moments.
We are located in one of the top 10 surf destinations in the world, and in a Yoga Paradise. We volunteer in various environmental projects, including working alongside international conservationists to protect turtles at a beachside volunteer station. Throughout these projects, you will help preserve precious ecosystems and assist local people in improving their quality of life.
POOL
Although we are situated very close to the beach, our guests often find that our camp's standout feature is our large swimming pool. Freshly renovated in 2023, it's the perfect place to swim and relax.
COMMUNAL
We have a giant hammock chill-out net and plenty of spaces for you to relax and observe the jungle animals. We have created small chill-out areas and big social spaces throughout the camp for your comfort and enjoyment.
FOOD
All the food served at our camp is organic, sourced from local farmers and fishermen, and complemented with garnishes and tidbits from our own garden. Our menu is predominantly vegetarian, but we also serve locally sourced meat and fish.
ROOMS
We offer a variety of shared rooms, accommodating 4 to 26 people. We will assign you to a room upon your arrival. The bathrooms and showers are private but shared with other students.
- THE CAMP
We are one big family, and our home is your home. Respect and tidiness are the most important rules when living together. We have three camp protectors, Coco, Clio, and Oreo. They appreciate a large amount of food, but giving them your leftovers would harm them.
We do our best to make you feel at home.
We provide fridges, hanging lines, stations to wash your sandy feet off, clean communal spaces, delicious food, and a 24/7 staff that is always there to help.
You are invited to participate in your group’s kitchen duties, keep your rooms tidy and clean, and empty your trash bins.
We are extremely aware of the environment and have recycling & composting stations around our camp.
We avoid single-use plastics and ask our students to do the same. Additionally, we ask our guests to be mindful of their water and electricity usage, as we rely on these resources in the jungle. We encourage everyone to take shorter showers and turn off lights and fans when leaving their rooms. We also organize eco-conscious activities such as beach cleanups and tree planting to give back to the environment and our local community.
At Jakera, we believe in sustainable and responsible tourism, striving to minimize our impact on the environment while providing a memorable and authentic experience for our guests.
Please note that we do not have laundry facilities, but we offer a pick-up and drop-off laundry service
- COMMUNAL SPACES
We offer a giant hammock chill-out net and plenty of spaces for guests to relax and observe the jungle animals. We have also located small chill-out areas and big social spaces throughout the camp for your comfort and enjoyment.
Our big tables are perfect for guests to enjoy meals together, attend Spanish classes, and have fun at night. We have created magical spaces all around the camp where you can hang out with your friends and fellow guests.
To ensure a peaceful environment for everyone, our communal spaces are located away from the rooms. This allows for a respectful area where guests can socialize without disturbing others who may want to rest.
- THE LOCATION
The camp is located in the heart of the jungle, just a 10-minute walk from the beach. You will be surrounded by monkeys, iguanas, birds, and other wildlife.
The lively beach town of Santa Teresa is world-famous for its pristine, uncrowded, and seemingly endless surf breaks across its beaches. After a busy day of programmed activities at Jakera, the town comes alive with funky surf shops, cafes, restaurants, and nightspots to suit every taste and budget.
- THE FOOD
We encourage guests to join us in the kitchen and enjoy cooking together.
Whenever you have free time, you are welcome to practice your Spanish with our chef and lend a hand in the kitchen.
All the food served at our camp is organic, sourced from local farmers and fishermen, and complemented with garnishes and tidbits from our own garden. Our menu is predominantly vegetarian, but we also serve locally sourced meat and fish.
We provide safe drinking water, tea, coffee, and natural soft drinks at each meal. However, beers and sodas are not included.
Breakfast and lunch are included in your program, and on weekends we serve brunch between 10:00 and 11:00. Dinners are available for a small additional cost, or you can check out one of the many options in town.
We provide a student kitchen with fridges for your food and drinks. You can sign up to use the kitchen.
- POOL
Although we are situated very close to the beach, our guests often find that our camp’s standout feature is our large swimming pool. Freshly renovated in 2023, it’s the perfect place to swim and relax.
- ROOMS
We offer a variety of shared rooms, accommodating 4 to 26 people. We will assign you to a room with other guests upon your arrival. The bathrooms and showers are private but shared with other students.
COSTA RICA ARRIVAL INFORMATION
CONTACT INFO
Email: jakera@jakera.com | or phone +506 8844 - 4717 / +506 2640-0801
ARRIVAL INFOS
All infos about getting to Costa Rica and Jakera
Packing List
Need a little guideline what to bring?
TRAVEL TO COSTA RICA
Costa Rica is well connected by air to other Central and South American countries, as well as the USA. The main international airport is the ‘Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría’, located 17km northwest of San José in the town of Alajuela. We can arrange for someone to meet you at ‘International Arrivals’ for an overnight transfer to a hostel conveniently located near the airport, and onward transfer the next day to Santa Teresa. (Arrival Package). For the transfer to Santa Teresa, we use our in-house driver or partner.
Entering the country:
visas are generally not required for stays of up to 90 days. However, it is important to ensure that you have a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the dates of your trip.
You will need to give your address in country because they will ask you about the place you are staying in upon arrival which is:
Jakera Adventures
500m oeste de Tropico Latino
60111 Santa Teresa Cobano, Puntarenas
And that you are traveling as a“ Tourist “
Currency & Money:
Both US dollars and Costa Rican colones are accepted everywhere and can be dispensed from ATMs across the country. With the exception of the smallest towns and shops in rural areas, credit cards are also widely accepted.
PASSPORT
Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the dates of your trip
IMMIGRATION
You will need to give your address in country:
Jakera Adventures
500m oeste de Tropico Latino
60111 Santa Teresa Cobano, Puntarenas
And that you are traveling as a “ Tourist “
ARRIVAL PACKAGE
Make sure you book the Arrival Package so we will pick you up at the airport.
ARRIVAL IN COSTA RICA
FROM OVERSEAS
Recommended the arrival package. If you arriva a day early, simply book an extra night in San Jose in our hostel. Make sure you keep us in the loop of your flight details at least 2 weeks in advance.
ONLY TRANSPORT
Are you spending an overnight in another hotel in San Jose? No problem, we can pick you up wherever you are, make sure you are in touch with us at least 1 week before.
ARRIVING BY YOURSELFS
No problem at all, you can get to our camp on the start date around 1 pm. Make sure you are letting us know that you will arrive by yourselfs.
FROM OVERSEAS
Arriving from overseas:
it makes sense to book the arrival package which includes airport pick-up, transportation to the hotel in San Jose, and transfer the next day to Jakera. Most of our participants do this and get in touch with other students right away. We recommend arriving on Saturdays for your flight.
Ones you get your lugguage, walk ouside of the airport looking for our driver holding a Sign with your Name or with the Logo of Jakera. Go to the right side, walk about 50 meters until you see on the right side a little Restaurant called Malinche. Wait for us there.
If you are arriving a day early:
You can book the arrival package as normal and book an extra night in San Jose. We will pick you up the same way, and you will arrive one day earlier at our hotel in San Jose where you can relax at the pool and wait for the others.
If you are staying in another hotel in San Jose, no problem. We can arrange a pick-up from wherever you are, just get in touch with us at least 1 week ahead. Please note that prices will vary based on the distance.
ONLY TRANSPORT
If you are already in Costa Rica but not in San Jose, we can still arrange a pick-up from wherever you are. Just get in touch with us at least 1 week ahead. Please note that prices will vary based on the distance.
If you are arriving at the Jakera camp by yourself, no problem. Just be there at 1pm and make sure to give us a heads up that you will be arriving on your own.
GET IN TOUCH
jakera@jakera.com
or phone
+506 8844 - 4717 / +506 2640-0801
PACKING LIST
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