Count usable days
A Friday-night arrival and a Sunday-noon departure leave one full day, not three practice days. Put flights and fixed commitments on your calendar before choosing lesson hours. For a short stay, keep a second possible session window rather than assuming all instruction will fit into one afternoon.
Build a flexible itinerary
With five days, alternate instruction and sightseeing; with seven, allow rest and time to revisit a skill. These are planning examples, not promises of independent riding. Couples with different abilities can share transport but may need separate learning goals. Plan shade, meals and activities for companions who will not ride.
Choose your base
Compare staying near La Boquilla with staying closer to your city activities. Include the cost of repeated transfers in the room comparison. Ask about long bags, drying space and secure storage. Give your airport driver an exact meeting pin: a beach name does not identify a school entrance.
Budget for the whole journey
Separate tuition or rental, accommodation, food, transport and sports baggage. For flights from the USA or Europe, check the operating airline on every connection. Verify entry requirements for your nationality with the relevant authority. Ask your insurer in writing about the activity, type of participation and exclusions. Leave time to dry equipment and reach the airport after your final session.
