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Two hours of hands-on coaching at Playa Espadilla with national bodyboard champion Yazdany Castro—perfect for first-timers and riders refining technique. Learn safety, timing, and pop-up drills on forgiving Pacific waves with bilingual instruction and local stewardship.
Two hours of hands-on coaching at Playa Espadilla with national bodyboard champion Yazdany Castro—perfect for first-timers and riders refining technique. Learn safety, timing, and pop-up drills on forgiving Pacific waves with bilingual instruction and local stewardship.
The first rise of a Pacific wave at Playa Espadilla catches the light and dares you forward: warm water, a soft shorebreak, and a line of surfers bobbing like buoyant question marks.
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Operated by Yazdany Surf School · Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas
The first rise of a Pacific wave at Playa Espadilla catches the light and dares you forward: warm water, a soft shorebreak, and a line of surfers bobbing like buoyant question marks.
On a two-hour lesson with Yazdany Castro you start on sand—board position, pop-up drills, and a concise safety briefing—then move into chest-deep sets where instructors coach timing and stance. Playa Espadilla fronts Manuel Antonio’s narrow coastal shelf: volcanic bedrock has sculpted headlands and small reefs that shape playful, forgiving waves ideal for beginners and intermediate riders.
Manuel Antonio sits on Puntarenas Province’s Pacific edge; the national park here was established in the 1970s to protect coastal rainforest and marine life, and fishing-village Quepos still feeds the local culture. Expect to see capuchin monkeys and shorebirds between sets; local guides balance instruction with stewardship, asking surfers to respect wildlife and reef habitats.
Practicalities are direct: lessons run two hours and include bottled water, lycras, use of chairs and access to showers. Best times are morning on incoming tides for cleaner waves and lighter wind. Wear reef-safe sunscreen, come able to swim and tread water, and communicate any health issues before paddling out.
Instruction is bilingual and private, so coaching is tailored—pace, board size, and progress vary per student. If you want repeats, ask about follow-up clinics for turning and trimming. Whether you’re aiming to stand for the first time or refine your pop-up, the lesson packages here strip away guesswork and leave you with usable skill and confidence on Manuel Antonio’s Pacific breakers.
moderate.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels but requires basic swimming ability, ability to paddle and stand repeatedly.
No — lessons are designed for all levels; instructors start with dry-land technique then move to shallow water coaching.
You should be comfortable in the water and able to float; instructors can modify drills but true non-swimmers are not recommended.
Two-hour lesson, safety briefing, board and leash, bottled water, lycra (if needed), use of chairs and access to showers.
Arrive 15–30 minutes early for check-in and fitting. Morning incoming tides usually offer the most learner-friendly waves.
Manuel Antonio area evolved from small fishing settlements; the national park established in the 1970s protects a compact but biodiverse stretch of rainforest and shoreline.
High visitor numbers mean practicing leave-no-trace matters: use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid feeding wildlife, and follow guide instructions to minimize impact.
Yazdany Surf School operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The first rise of a Pacific wave at Playa Espadilla catches the light and dares you forward: warm water, a soft shorebreak, and a line of surfers bobbing like buoyant question marks.
The first rise of a Pacific wave at Playa Espadilla catches the light and dares you forward: warm water, a soft shorebreak, and a line of surfers bobbing like buoyant question marks.
On a two-hour lesson with Yazdany Castro you start on sand—board position, pop-up drills, and a concise safety briefing—then move into chest-deep sets where instructors coach timing and stance. Playa Espadilla fronts Manuel Antonio’s narrow coastal shelf: volcanic bedrock has sculpted headlands and small reefs that shape playful, forgiving waves ideal for beginners and intermediate riders.
Manuel Antonio sits on Puntarenas Province’s Pacific edge; the national park here was established in the 1970s to protect coastal rainforest and marine life, and fishing-village Quepos still feeds the local culture. Expect to see capuchin monkeys and shorebirds between sets; local guides balance instruction with stewardship, asking surfers to respect wildlife and reef habitats.
Practicalities are direct: lessons run two hours and include bottled water, lycras, use of chairs and access to showers. Best times are morning on incoming tides for cleaner waves and lighter wind. Wear reef-safe sunscreen, come able to swim and tread water, and communicate any health issues before paddling out.
Instruction is bilingual and private, so coaching is tailored—pace, board size, and progress vary per student. If you want repeats, ask about follow-up clinics for turning and trimming. Whether you’re aiming to stand for the first time or refine your pop-up, the lesson packages here strip away guesswork and leave you with usable skill and confidence on Manuel Antonio’s Pacific breakers.