This summer, Alaïa Bay is trading the Alps for the Pacific coast. Well, almost.

From July 10 to 12, we’re turning the Bay into a little corner of Costa Rica, in partnership with Essential Costa Rica and Edelweiss, and you are invited!

A weekend built around Pura Vida

Pura Vida isn’t just a saying in Costa Rica, it’s a way of moving through the day: slow mornings, good food, music that pulls people together, and a kind of ease that’s hard to find anywhere else. For one weekend, we’re bringing that energy to Swiss Alps.

Expect a full sensory trip: surf sessions designed to make you feel like you’ve landed somewhere tropical, real Costa Rican food cooked the way it’s meant to be, a party with Latin vibes to close things out right, and plenty of moments worth showing up for.

A Shared Love For Waves

Costa Rica and Alaïa Bay share more than a love of waves. Both are built on the idea that surfing is a doorway into something bigger: culture, food, connection, community. That’s exactly why we’ve teamed up with Essential Costa Rica, the country’s official tourism brand, and Edelweiss, who fly direct from Zurich to San José, to bring a genuine taste of Costa Rica here and celebrate everything that makes it such a special place for surfers and travellers alike.

Three Days Of Pura Vida

Friday, July 10

The celebrations begin at 12:00 PM with a special Costa Rican menu at Twin Fin (more details below).

From 4:00 PM, join us for the Pura Vida Afterwork, featuring signature Costa Rican cocktails, a live DJ set until 10:00 PM, and a tropical atmosphere to kick off the weekend.

At 10:00 PM, don’t miss the Green Session: a one-of-a-kind night surf experience where the waves will be illuminated in green and red while surfers ride LED-equipped boards. A first at Alaïa Bay.

Saturday, July 11

The journey continues from 12:00 PM with another day dedicated to the flavours of Costa Rica at Twin Fin.

At 4:00 PM, enjoy the Pura Vida Side Club, with Costa Rican cocktails and a DJ set until 10:00 PM.

At 6:00 PM, join our Motion & Rest Workshop, designed to improve mobility, enhance recovery and help you take care of your body after a surf session.

Sunday, July 12

Start the day on a relaxing note with a Yoga & Surf session at 9:00 AM.

At 11:00 AM, enjoy a Costa Rican Brunch at Twin Fin, featuring delicious batidos and a warm musical atmosphere.

Additional Motion & Rest Workshops will take place at 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM, offering the perfect opportunity to recharge and unwind.

Activities Throughout the Weekend

Immerse yourself in the spirit of Costa Rica with experiences for all ages:

• 📸 Capture the moment at our tropical photo spot.
• 🎁 Take home exclusive goodies.
• 🎨 Let the kids get creative by painting real surfboards.
• 🏄 Enjoy surf sessions featuring Costa Rica-themed lycras.
• ✈️ Enter for a chance to win a round-trip for two to Costa Rica, offered by Edelweiss.

Join the Experience

Our Yoga & Surf sessions and Motion & Rest Workshops are completely free and open to everyone upon registration.

Reserve your spot using the link: PURA VIDA WEEKEND AT ALAÏA BAY – Fill out form

Taste The Real Costa Rican Cuisine

Our chefs at our restaurant Twin Fin have been working through some of Costa Rica’s most-loved dishes.

Start your day the way Costa Ricans do, with gallo pinto: rice and black beans sautéed with onion, pepper, and coriander, finished with a touch of Lizano sauce. Simple, warm, and exactly what you want before a session.

For something fresh, the Twin Fin team’s ceviche puts a Costa Rican spin on mahi-mahi, marinated in lime with coriander, red onion, chilli, cucumber, and a hint of mango or pineapple for sweetness. Served with crispy plantain chips for a nice little crunch.

If you’re after something to share, the patacones and guacamole are an easy favourite: crushed and fried green plantain rounds, golden and crisp outside, soft inside, paired with a fresh lime guacamole.

And for a full plate, the casado poulet brings grilled chicken, rice, black beans, plantain, and a fresh salad together in one generous, colourful dish. It’s the kind of meal that disappears fast.

 

Win a round-trip for 2 people, to Costa Rica

Here’s the best part: just by joining us this weekend, you’re in the running to win a round-trip for two people, to Costa Rica, courtesy of Edelweiss. 

Because once you’ve tasted Pura Vida at Alaïa Bay, the only thing left to do is see the real thing for yourself.

 

Come Spend The Weekend With Us

Mark your calendar for July 10-12. 

Come ride a few waves, eat well, dance to a Latin-vibe party under the stars, and get a real feel for what Pura Vida means, right here at Alaïa Bay.

See you there!