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This Contact Form is another excellent way to reach us. We are in Costa Rica, so sometimes our phones and internet will cut out for short periods. If you fill out this form, we check our e-mail frequently, and we’ll call or e-mail you back quickly.

7 DAY/7 NIGHT SURF PACKAGE RATES (all taxes included)

Saturday to Saturday is most common (but come whenever you want and stay as long as you like!)

INCLUDES:

Airport shuttle service to and from Liberia (LIR) Airport (free on Saturdays)

Daily beachfront breakfast at “Eat @ Joe’s” (pick from the full menu!)

Daily board rental with unlimited usage (big selection of boards)

CHOICE OF SURF PACKAGE

CHOICE OF ROOM

Of course, you can stay longer or pop in for a shorter visit. We can accomodate different schedules, pick-ups from San Jose instead of Liberia Airport, group bookings, a variety of non-surfing tours (Fishing, Snorkeling, Zip-Lines, etc.) and just about anything else you may have in mind.

Now that you know our basic packages and pricing, contact us and we’ll dial in your perfect vacation!

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Right now our current deals are as follows:

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Free Room Fall

That’s right, we said FREE. As in you pay nothing. During the months of September and October, when you book a standard surf package (tours or lessons) for at least seven days, we’ll give you the room for absolutely nothing. Awesome right? Click here for more info on Free Room Fall.

Single Traveler Special

Feeling adventurous? Are you ready to make your Costa Rica surf trip a reality without having to depend on anyone else’s schedule? No problem! From May 31-August 31, 2011, you can book a week-long surf trip here at Witch’s Rock Surf Camp for only $799! Click here for more info on the Single Traveler Special.

50/50 Program

Witch’s Rock Surf Camp is what it is today because our guests told their friends about their amazing experiences here. Well, we want to reward those who share the love. Our 50/50 program is super simple- Every time a friend books a surf trip with us and drops your name as the referral, you’ll each get a $50 credit. Refer a group of guests, and you’ll have a nice bar tab waiting for you the next time you come down!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where is Witch’s Rock?

A: This is a multi-part answer! The map below will help.

Witch’s Rock Surf Camp is in Tamarindo, in the province of Guanacaste, in the Northwest of Costa Rica, on the Pacific Ocean.

The famous Witch’s Rock surf break is an advanced wave in the heavily protected Santa Rosa National Park, North of Tamarindo, near the Nicaraguan border.

There is no building or commercial development allowed in the National Park (a very good thing) so the best way to get to the break is by boat, which we’ve been doing year-round since 2001.

Tamarindo is the vibrant little hub of surfing in Northern Costa Rica, with great waves for surfers of all abilities, lots of good restaurants, shops, activities, easy access to the Liberia Airport, plus a full range of surf beaches to the North and South.

Q: What airport should I fly in to?

A: Liberia is the closest airport, and should always be the first choice. We offer free shuttle service on Saturdays, and it is only an hour’s drive away.

However, flights into the capital city of San Jose can often be much cheaper, so it is worth checking, and weighing your options.

If you decide to fly into San Jose, there are several ways to get to Tamarindo:

Regional Airlines:

There are regional flights from the San Jose Airport direct to Tamarindo on the small planes of Sansa Airlines or Nature Air.

Both airlines are well-run, and have excellent safety records. Sansa is often easier, since they fly out of the San Jose international Airport. Nature Air operates out of a regional airport a short cab ride away. Rates average around $100 per person, each way.

Shuttle Vans:

We can arrange to pick you up and drop you off in San Jose with one of our vans or a partner company. Vans have the advantage of being able to pick you up day or night (the regional airlines have limited schedules) and are generally cheaper for any group over two people ($200 total cost for the shuttle each way). We’re also happy to combine shuttles with other guests where possible.

Buses, Rental Cars, Etc:

Of course, we can help coordinate whatever travel you may need. Many guests are coming from somewhere else in Costa Rica, or Central America, or headed off to another location afterwards. Call us! We’ll give you the straight advice and help you find the travel options that best fit your schedule and budget.

Q: Do you have the right surfboard for me or should I bring my own?

A: We have a broad selection of boards ranging from Channel Islands thrusters and Hynson fishes to fun shapes and longboards, so most surfers will find something sweet to ride, and can also try out different boards than you usually ride back home.

You can bring your own boards, but airline travel is always a risk with surfboards. They charge high fees but treat boards like crap.

If there’s a magic board you just don’t want to surf without (we completely understand) then just make sure to wrap it up like a unicorn’s egg. Extra bubble wrap, make cardboard protection sleeves around nose and tail. Remember those old Samsonite ads with the Baggage Mangler Gorilla?

Q: Can I use American Currency?

A: Yes. No sweat. Everyone takes US Dollars. ATMs usually offer either Colones (the local currency) or USD. You will probably get change back in Colones, however, which is more fun anyway, because then you feel like you really went somewhere foreign.

The exchange rate fluctuates, but generally stays in the neighborhood of 500 Colones per 1 USD. So if a beer costs 1000 Colones, that’s about $2. It’s easy to get the hang of it. Prices everywhere are usually listed in Colones, sometimes in Dollars.

Some places will even accept Canadian Loonies…but don’t count on that. Other currencies can be exchanged at the Airport or bank.

Q: Do I need to speak Spanish?

A: No worries if you don’t, but it adds to the experience if you do. Many Costa Ricans who work in tourism speak some level of English, many fluently. Try out some Spanish while you are here, folks are friendly and helpful about it, or let us know if you want to take Spanish Lessons at one of the excellent language schools right here in Tamarindo.

Q: Do I need a special visa?

A: Not if you are from any of the countries listed below. All visitors are required to have a passport valid for at least six months beyond the dates of the trip.

Visitors from the following countries are allowed to stay for 90 days without a visa:

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Israel, Japan, Panama, Paraguay, Uruguay, United States and all European countries except from Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Czech Republics, Iceland, Ireland, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia and Slovenia.

Visitors from these countries are allowed to stay for 30 days without a visa:

Australia, Belize, China, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, The Philippines and Venezuela.

Q: Do I need any special vaccines?

A: No, unless you are flying into Costa Rica from one of the countries that has been flagged as at risk for yellow fever:

AFRICA SUB SAHARAN

Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria,

Saw Lioness and Sudan.

SOUTH AMERICA

Bolivia, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador.

CARIBBEAN

French Guyana.

Q: Can I drink the water and eat fruits and vegetables?

A: Yes, the water is safe to drink, ice is fine, fruits and veggies are generally yummy and safe to eat. Costa Rica is not like Mexico where Montezuma’s Revenge has become legendary. However, if you know you are prone to upset stomach, you may want to play it safe anyway and stick with bottled water. Sometimes, just eliminating the potential worry is worth the effort. You’re on vacation, and you don’t want anything to ruin it.