MALPAIS CHAPTER
Where it all started.
Where Mana Va'a began — sunrise launches and club training on Costa Rica's wild Pacific coast.
Drop In
Join a Club Paddle
A scheduled, drop-in session with the club — beginner friendly, equipment included, paddling alongside our regular crew. Covered by every Mana Va'a membership plan.
Membership Here
One membership, every chapter.
Mana Va'a membership plans cover Paddle-Out Training Sessions at every chapter, including Malpais — join once and train wherever you find yourself on the Costa Rican coast.
See Membership & Paddle PacksThe Original Chapter
Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
Mana Va'a's first crew launched from the beaches of Malpais, on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula — a stretch of coastline known for its surf, its sunsets, and a slower pace of life.
This is home base: our founding paddlers, our earliest sunrise expeditions, and the club training that built the community we're growing across Costa Rica today.
Book Privately
Private Tours & Experiences
A one-on-one coaching session or a private guided tour for your own group — scheduled around you, with your own crew.
Every Experience Includes
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No Experience Needed
All levels are welcome. We'll get you comfortable before heading out.
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Refreshments Included
Fresh coconut water and refreshments are included with every experience.
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Footage Included
We film your adventure and share the footage with you afterward.
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Safety Equipped
Life vests, VHF radio, and a mobile phone are carried on every outing.
You bring the adventure. We take care of the rest.
Choose Your ExperienceComing Soon
Local coaches, FAQs & reviews
We're building out coach profiles, chapter-specific FAQs, and guest reviews for Malpais. In the meantime, reach out on WhatsApp — a real person will answer.