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Calculating the Cost of your Spanish Learning & Surf Program
There are four variables to consider when determining the total cost of your Learn Spanish & Surfing Program in Panama. Costs are given itemized as there are different Spanish courses to choose from, multiple lodging options, and some students might decide to join an additional eco-adventure tours. If you would like to request a quote for a specific amount of weeks (or several different options) please click here.
The different variables to consider are:
Cost for Spanish Classes
Rates for Spanish classes go from $175 - $575 USD per week. The actual rate per week depends on:
- how many hours of lessons you have each week (10 - 30)
- if you have private lessons only or a combination of group and private lessons
- the amount of weeks you sign up for (the longer the length of your Spanish study program, the more convenient the rate you have access to)
Click on the links below to find prices for specific options:
Cost for Lodging
Rates for accommodation depend on your choice of accommodation and on the length of your stay.
- Home Stays with Local Families cost $250 USD per week (breakfast and dinner included). Please add supplement of $25 per week in Bocas del Toro and $50 per week in Panama City.
- Budget Hostels go from $10 USD per night for a bed in a shared dorm up to $75 USD per night for a private room with a private bathroom (more affordable private options are also available).
- Midrange Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts go from $495 to $950 USD per week for a furnished Suite or Cabin.
- Upscale Boutique Hotels and Resorts go from $540 to $3000 USD per week.
Please click here to checkout specific rates for all of our lodging options...
Cost to Surf (or to learn how to surf)
The easiest surf breaks to access by boat from Bocas Town cost $3 USD per person ($5 USD back and forth). If you rent a bike ($7 per day, $35 USD per week) you can cycle to surf everday and be there in 30 minutes. Other surf breaks can be accessed from town for a $5 taxi ride ($10 back and forth).

Renting a surfboard goes from $10 - $20 USD per day depending on the board. The companies do give deals if you rent it for several days/weeks. The price per day depends on the size and condition of the board: the larger the board and the newer and in better condition it is, the more it will cost. If you're staying in Bocas del Toro for quite a while you can easily purchase a new or second hand surfboard at a local surf shop such as Tajada de Sandia or Agua Mala, or at La Escuela del Mar Surf School or Mono Loco Surf School where you can also rent a surfboard. If you already know how to surf and know what type of board you want, you can even have your own custom made board with JCS for around $500 depending on its size, or you can also just buy a new one. If you're going to bring your own board do take into account that the local airlines won't make it easy for you if your board is over 7 feet. Surfers do travel with their boards by bus all over Panama.
If you're going to learn to surf in Bocas del Toro, rates are as follows:
Rates for Surfing Lessons
|
La Escuela del Mar |
Mono Loco Surf School |
Half Day Surf Lesson |
$45 |
$50 |
3 Day Surf Course |
$125 |
$135 |
5 Day Surf Course |
$195 |
$225 |
Each Extra Lesson after a 5 Day Surf Course |
$35 |
$45 |
Board Rental without Surf Lesson |
$15 - $20 USD per day |
$20 USD per day |
Transportation by Boat Back and From Beginner Break without Lesson |
$10 |
$5 |
* Prices are in US Dollars. The above prices do not include Panama's 7% ITBMS Sales Tax. Class includes theory part, surf board, rash guard, wax, transport to surf break, class in the water, and transport back to the school. A boat from Isla Colón, the main island, to La Escuela del Mar Surf School in Carenero costs $2 per person. Theory part of class with Mono Loco starts at the garden of Mono Loco HQ in town so no additional cost has to be added. Daily classes start at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. (or 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. depending on waves). Meeting point for Escuela del Mar is Bibi's Restaurant in Carenero Island, right next to La Escuela del Mar Surf School (where a boat can drop you off on a dock). Meeting point for Mono Loco Surf School is at the center of town on 2nd Street, right at Mono Loco.
Rates for Eco-Adventure Tours
Besides learning Spanish you'll certainly have a blast after class!
Habla Ya Spanish students have access to special discounts off many eco-adventure tours. For more information about tours in Bocas del Toro, and complete pricing info click here.
Please note that there is
no separate registration fee for our Spanish courses. A
$99 deposit, which goes
toward your tuition, is required to secure your spot after you
Sign Up & Register.
Rates include: registration, level test, class materials and handouts, wifi internet connection at the school,
certain cultural & social activities and access to all of the school's facilities. A textbook for your level is included when you sign up for at least 20 hours of lessons, and a course certificate is included when you sign up and attend for at least 60 hours of lessons. Any of our
six textbooks (for our
six levels) can also be purchased for $25 USD.