Surf - Yoga - Food - Adventures
Join our Mokum Surf Club retreat exploring the most southern gem of Costa Rica; Pavones. With the second-longest left-hander in the world, this place is a true surfer’s paradise. There’s more to this place than just waves though. Its impressive scenery is a playground for any adventurer with its rugged beaches and wild jungle, and we would be selfish if we wouldn’t share this beauty with you! Will you come to join our Costa Rica retreat?
Upcoming retreats in Costa Rica
2023:
14 – 21 January (fully Booked)
15 – 22 April (few spots left)
Starting at $2150
9 – 16 December (spots available)
Starting at $2150
The hosts
Hi! We’re Marthe & Jonne from Mokum Surf Club. Since 2015 we’ve been traveling the world in search of waves and adventures and telling YOU all about it. Wanna skip the crowds and experience the most beautiful destinations off the beaten track? Join our retreats and see for yourself!
Do you want to get to know us better or have some more information about the retreat? Chat with us here:
The Hideout
Our Costa Rica Retreat will be held at a gorgeous hideout in the rolling hills of Punta Banco. Only a short walk from the beach, surrounded by jungle, and often visited by a diversity of (mostly) friendly animals. The accommodation offers all amenities you can think of. Bright, comfortable bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and air conditioning, a big outdoor and indoor living area, and an infinity pool overlooking the Golfo Dulce. It’s the perfect place to reload that battery of yours enjoying priceless views, jungle sounds, and lots of chill sessions with new friends by the pool.
During our Costa Rica retreat, we offer two and three-person rooms, which can be shared either with your own surf buddy or with one of the other retreat attendees. Every room comes with its own bathroom, air conditioning, linens, towels, and stunning ocean or jungle views.
The Surf
We will be based in Punta Banco, a tiny town close to the world-class surf break of Pavones. Punta Banco is blessed with many awesome waves for different levels of surfing. We wouldn’t be on a surf trip though if we wouldn’t discover more than just this place. We’ll be taking you to different spots in the nearby area with our English-speaking surf guides. The Pavones area has many surf breaks suitable for beginners, intermediates, and advanced surfers. Whether you don’t have that much experience yet or would like to improve your intermediate skills, our surf guides are here to help you every day!
Of course, we’ll be giving Pavones a go as well! So hopefully you can return with a big grin on your face telling everyone you surfed the best wave of your life. Oh, and we’re surfing tropical waters. So guess what, no wetsuit is needed!
The Yoga
We dare to say that our Hide-Out offers the most beautiful yoga deck you’ve ever seen. Surrounded by jungle, with a view overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and the sounds of nature all around you. Our English-speaking yoga teacher will offer Hatha-inspired yoga classes with a focus on your surf activities. Did you know surfing and yoga are like two peas in a pot? The balance we practice during our yoga classes will help you on your board, while the stretching will relax those sore surfing muscles.
* Mats and blocks will be provided.
Activities
The nature & adventures
During your stay with us, we’d like you to experience this place as we would do it. So, it’s not only about surfing at our Costa Rica Retreat. There’s always more to discover. The following activities will be included in the package:

Horseback riding
It doesn’t matter if you have never ridden a horse in your life or grew up as a true ponygirl, this horseback trip will be a lifetime memory. We’ll take the horses out into the mountains, the beautiful indigenous reserve of Punta Banco borders the jungle, and the wild and untamed beach towards Panama. You’ll see nature at its best and discover places where hardly anyone sets foot.
Boat trip to Matapalo
We will be taking the boat out to the other side of the Golfo Dulce. The other side is also well known as the Osa Peninsula; one of the most bio-diverse places in the world. Depending on the waves we’ll be having a surf session here, enjoy our breakfast on a deserted beach and we’ll be chasing waterfalls to cool down a bit. During this trip, you might be able to spot different kinds of monkeys, toucans, parrots, turtles, dolphins, and maybe even some humpback whales.
Massage
We bet your shoulders will be sore after a surf session or two. What sounds better than a deep tissue massage with essential oils? Right. Nothing. So we got you covered here.
Turtle Walk
The local community of Punta Banco is closely involved in protecting the turtles that come to shore to lay their eggs every year. The first turtles will come to shore around July to drop hundreds of eggs in the black sands of Playa Punta Banco. Unfortunately eating turtle eggs has been a delicacy for decades in Costa Rica, which means that poachers are attracted by this phenomenon as well. The people of Punta Banco walk up and down the beach every single night to protect those turtles from poachers. We’ll be able to join them in small groups on one of these walks from July to October.
You might be able to see one of the four different types of turtles that visit this beach, or if you’re really lucky see the baby turtles be released into the ocean from September till January.
Keep in mind that these are wild animals. Even though it might be turtle season, there’s never a guarantee of seeing them. Also, always respect nature and keep your distance.
The Food
In case you’re worried about the food. Please don’t. We are absolute food addicts! Our holiday wouldn’t even be close to perfect if the food isn’t delicious. So taking you with us on our Costa Rica retreat, practically means you’ll be well taken care of in the food department. Pinky promise. What it will taste like? Well… After your morning surf or yoga session, you can dive into an abundant breakfast of freshly squeezed juices, fruits from the garden, homemade bread, yogurt and granola, a side of eggs, or some traditional pinto.
Lunch will be a delicious vegetarian dish. How about some quesadillas, grilled veggie wraps, or couscous salad? We’ll make sure those hungry surf bellies will be satisfied. After a beautiful sunset and a long day of awesome experiences, there’s nothing better than to join our dinner table. A daily changing menu of both local and western dishes, always with plenty of veggies and salad, will be the perfect end to another perfect day.
Let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies. We can always adapt our menu to your preferences.
What's included:
- 7 nights luxury accommodation at one of the most beautiful and unique places on earth (between the jungle and the ocean)
- Daily surf sessions with a qualified surf guide
- Surfboard rental (although we’d suggest bringing your own if you have one)
- Surfing theory class & drone video analysis
- Daily yoga classes
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner that will make you drool + water/coffee/tea all day long
- Bbq night
- Horseback riding trip discovering the beautiful surroundings of Punta Banco
- Full day boat trip to Matapalo (where you can find an awesome right-hander as well)
- 1x massage
- Turtle walk: watch the big mama turtles hatch or their babies find a way to the big blue ocean
- Transport to and from the local airport of Golfito on start/finish days of the retreat *
- Transport to different surf spots in the area
Option 1Shared Room
$2.150 p.p.

Option 2Private room
$2.850 p.p.

TripAdvisor reviews ✔️
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I will never forget the experience I had with Mokum Surf Club! - This retreat was fantastic! The hosts Marthe and Jonne are so nice, and everything was so wel organized. If you have any questions about Costa Rica and it’s best places... read more they can sure tell you all about it.
The retreat was held at a house on this amazing hilltop overlooking the beach and Its endles ocean. Sleeping here was just fantastic, all the rooms had airconditioning and the beds where just like at home! In the morning you will rise by the sounds of the jungle and maybe even be visited by a small family of monkeys!
Starting my Mokum Surf Club retreat I had zero surfing skills but don’t worry they got you covered! The local surf coach knows all the best places for every level of skill. I started out on a very large (soft top) surfboard but in a couple of days I was on a hard board riding some pretty awesome waves!
One of my favorite experiences with MSC was horseback riding. In the early morning Wilbert (the local ranger) will pick you up and take you on this long ride into the mountains. Wilbert knows everything about it’s flora and fauna and will show you the best spots like the waterfall where you can have a shot of tequila and go for a refreshing swim! Going back down you will arrive at the beach and go full gallop!
Thanks Marthe and Jonne, hope to see you in January!
25th September 2022Pura vida! - Pura vida! Ontzettend leuke tijd gehad, volledig goed verzorgd. Trip om nooit meer te vergeten. Jonne en Marthe zijn er voor geboren.
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28th September 2022Perfect surf & yoga experience - Amazing surf and yoga experience! I went on their Costa Rica retreat to focus on my surfing skills and I learned a lot. Especially the video analyses were really helpful.... read more There is really relaxed yoga every day focused on the surf muscles. The accommodation was just perfect, with one of the best views I have ever seen. The healthy food and hospitality are spot on and the group vibe is great.
Just go for it, you will not regret!Corne_O2014221
25th September 2022 -
An Amazing 5 Star Surf Retreat experience ! Can't even decide on what to start with as i would need too much posting space for this ,but i can say... read more this much: all the trip is planned in detail and you will be checking the best food (fresh and with local flavors) , best surf spots for your level , a really good surf coach that knows the local waves better than you can book your daily commute :)) We stayed in the middle of the lush jungle, surrounded by amazing noises and some unique animals and birds , within one of the most biodiverse countries on this planet ! Practiced yoga smelling the tropical rain , went on a fun boat trip to some more amazing surfing waves and enjoyed ice cold drinks watching some of the best sunsets of my life.
Will just leave some photos here so you can see how Paradise actually looks like, but can guarantee it feels way better in real life! As i am writing this review i am already packing for my next trip with Mokum <3 YOU GUYS ROCKS!alexandranF3057GS
2nd August 2022If you’re browsing the internet for a surf retreat, you can stop now!
Mokum Surf Club treated us to one of the best trips I’ve been on in my... read more adult life. The week was jam packed full of adventure, surf, yoga, amazing food and fun with new international and local friends. The surf coaches they hired were extremely knowledgeable of the local area and were very accommodating.
I saved money for a year to go on this trip, and it was the best decision I could have made. They even made an effort to cook food that went along with my dietary restrictions (nut allergy). Thank you for an amazingly wonderful time. Costa Rica was a blast! I look forward to seeing what other retreats you have in store.Herka541
23rd January 20235 star surf retreat - This was truly a great experience, despite the fact that I do not surf! The accommodation is well equipped (nice kitchen, private bathroom, towels, hair dryer), the food is delicious,... read more made with local ingredients (fruits taste amazing), the hosts (Marthe and Jon) are very nice, warm and well organized (they have arranged pick ups from and to the airports for us and also another accommodation for extra nights in Punta Banco). I enjoyed the horse patrol time and the hikes in the jungle! Lots of birds, animals and sun!
1st August 2022 -
My partner and I had a wonderful time on the Mokum Surf Club retreat in Costa Rica. It was chalk full of adventures and memories we will never forget! The... read more retreat was extremely well organized and we ate amazing food with newly made friends throughout the trip. They even helped me celebrate my birthday by decorating the house and making me an ice cream cake! It was truly a wonderful trip and I would highly recommend it for anyone who knows how to surf or would like to learn. It makes an amazing couples adventure. A huge thank you to Marthe and Jonne! We would absolutely love to join another retreat in the future. :)
brandon541
26th January 2023Where great surf, great people and great nature perfectly blend in... - Wow! What a great experience with Jonne and Marthe. Where to start? The great people from Pavones, both the surf instructor and other local people we came across. The surfing... read more was great, as a beginner for me it was great to pick up new skills and I believe for more advanced surfers there is much fun too as you can choose for both reef and beach break waves. You can see that Jonne and Marthe really put effort in their work. Both for you as a guest and for the local people that live and work in Pavones. There is a lot of wildlife to find in the area as you would notice when falling asleep and waking up by the sounds of the rainforest. Don't hesitate! Go with Mokum Surf Club!
17th August 2022I was lucky to spend 1 month with the Mokum Surf team in Costa Rica. We had this cool 'training' routine: surf-eat-surf-repeat...
I thank Mokum for all the quality time,... read more and all the hard work i can tell they do. Managed to maintain a very pleasant vibe while handling many things. Very professional!
They are also very sensitive to local culture, knowing a lot of what's going on in the area and engaging with local staff and communities in a very positive way. I miss them and would redo it asap!gabg486
22nd December 2022
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Upcoming retreats
2023:
14-21 January (fully booked)
15-22 April (few spots left)
9-16 December (spots available)
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