After a morning training session, we’ll head to Marino Ballena National Park, home to the famous Whale’s Tail sandbar and some of Costa Rica’s most stunning coastal scenery. We’ll walk along pristine beaches, explore jungle trails, and look for wildlife like monkeys, toucans, and iguanas.

If it’s whale season, we might even catch a glimpse of humpback whales migrating through the warm Pacific waters. Whether you want to swim, hike, or just take in the views, this is the perfect way to reset before the next session on the mats.

Each day, you’ll get 1-2 hours of one-on-one training focused entirely on your game, your goals, and your progress. Every session builds on the last, targeting key weaknesses, refining techniques, and reinforcing what works best for you. This isn’t generic instruction—it’s personalized coaching designed to create real, lasting improvements in your jiu-jitsu.

After training, we’ll take a trip to Uvita Waterfall, a hidden gem tucked into the jungle. The cool, fresh water is perfect for relaxing sore muscles after a hard session. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even slide down the natural rock formation into the pool below.

We’ll spend some time swimming, unwinding, and enjoying the lush surroundings before heading back, refreshed and ready for the next session on the mats.

If you’re up for it, we’ll take a break from training and head to Playa Hermosa, a stretch of coastline with warm water and steady waves. If you’ve never surfed before, I can show you the basics and get you standing up. If you already surf, you can grab a board and paddle out. Or just hang on the beach and take it easy. Afterward, we’ll head back and get ready for the next session.

After training, we’ll head to Nauyaca Waterfalls, one of the most impressive natural sights in Costa Rica. The falls drop over 200 feet in multiple tiers, crashing into a wide, deep pool below. The hike in takes us through dense jungle with incredible views, making the reward at the end even better.

Once we arrive, we’ll have time to swim beneath the massive cascades, relax on the rocks, and take in the sheer scale of the falls before heading back, recharged and ready for the next session.

We’ll visit a secluded river and gorge with towering rock walls, deep pools, and cascading waterfalls. The high cliffs and dense jungle make it feel completely isolated from everything else. The clear water is perfect for swimming, and we’ll bring along some fresh fruit to enjoy while taking in the surroundings. Since this spot isn’t on the tourist map, we’ll likely have it all to ourselves.

For the last night, we’ll head to Gusto, an Italian restaurant with a great view of the ocean and Bahia Ballena. They serve fresh pasta, wood-fired pizza, and seafood, all made with high-quality ingredients.

It’s a good spot to relax, eat well, and take in the view after a week of training. We’ll wrap up the trip over dinner, talk about the training, and enjoy one last night in Uvita before heading home.