Del Mar Surf Camp

Playa Hermosa, Jaco 61101, Costa Rica

1-855-8-335-627

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Ranked #6 of 52 activities in Jaco

94 Reviews

Type: Surf Camps

Owner description: Del Mar Surf Camp is the premiere surf camp in Costa Rica with over nine years of experience teaching people how to surf. We provide a maximum of 2 to... more » Owner description: Del Mar Surf Camp is the premiere surf camp in Costa Rica with over nine years of experience teaching people how to surf. We provide a maximum of 2 to 1 student to instructor ratio with local Costa Rican surfers providing a safe and quality surf instruction guaranteed for everyone to catch waves. Our all inclusive surf camps include everything from daily yoga classes, daily nature walks & healthy meals to create the perfect vacation in paradise. Owned & operated by local Costa Rican, you can be rest assured that your experience will exemplify all the "Pura Vida" culture Costa Rica has to offer.

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Matthew H

London, United Kingdom

1 review

“Very good surf lessons”

Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

The instructors were excellent and gave some great step by step instructions for the absolute beginners in the group, and some top tips for the slightly more experienced. Can't really fault anything apart from the lack of initial choice of boards. Myself and another guy with previous experience of surfing were given long boards, despite requesting shorter boards. Still, we... More

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Greetings from Del Mar Surf Camp, Thank you so much for the review and feedback. We are glad that you liked the instruction and received good service. We deeply apologize about your request not being attended with the surf boards. Your feedback will make us improve! Thanks and Pura vida.. Del Mar Surf Camp Team More

lheslop

2 reviews

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“Amazing experience!”

Reviewed 16 April 2013 via mobile

After an already action packed tour of Costa Rica, this was the icing on the cake. Sebastian and Walter were fantastic instructors and had the whole group standing up riding the waves in no time. I wish I could have stayed longer and surfed some more!! Big thanks to you guys for such an amazing experience! Liam, UK.

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Greetings from Del Mar Surf Camp! Pura Vida! we are so glad that you had a good time surfing. Hopefully next time you will have more time and enjoy more surf instruction with us! We appreciate your review. Gracias Del Mar Team More

garrisonlarge

1 review

“Excellent surf instruction”

Reviewed 8 April 2013 via mobile

Sebastian gave great instruction on how to surf. My mother and I both tried for our first time, and had a great time. He paid attention to what we needed help with and gave very good instructions. I would definitely go back. Thanks to Sebastian & Del Mar!

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Greetings from Del Mar Surf Camp, Thanks for your kind review. That is so amazing that you came to experience surfing with your mom and that both of you had a good time. Come back and visit us again! Pura Vida, Del Mar Team More

tarheels90

Huntsville, Alabama

1 review

“Fantastic Family Surf Trip”

Reviewed 5 April 2013

We just returned from a fabulous trip to Costa Rica. Carlos was so helpful in making arrangements for our family of four with two teenagers. Our 2 bedroom/2 bath condo at Bahia Azul was very comfortable and steps from the beach. Our hostess Monica was extremely helpful in transporting us to and from the condo for meals and surf lessons.... More

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Greetings from Del Mar Surf Camp! Gracias for your kind review. We are very happy to hear that your FAMILY trip was good and that all members in the family had a good time. Sebastian and Walter not only fun characters but amazing people to be around. We understand that you would love to request them again. Del Mar Family... More

Amelia K

Denver, Colorado, United States

1 review

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“Couldn't ask for more...”

Reviewed 1 April 2013

Wow. My face still has a huge smile on it from this trip. From start to finish this Surf Camp did a stellar job. All of the staff was friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Reservation questions were taken care of quickly by Carlos. The camp host, Monica, was so friendly and a great tour guide as well. She was always willing... More

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Greetings from Del Mar Surf Camp, Thank you, thank you for your awesome words. We are delighted to hear that you went home with a big SMILE! We really look forward to see you back in Costa Rica and see you improving your surfing and spending some more pura vida time! Pura Vida, Del Mar Surf Camp Team More

Steven T

Culver City, California, United States

1 review

“Accommodation and Friendly Prompt Service!”

Reviewed 27 February 2013

Thanks to Del Mar Surf Camp I can now surf and say that Costa Rica is one of my most favorite places to visit! Carlos from Del Mar Surf Camp was so helpful in setting up our accommodations, transportation and surf lessons. Our group had very unique requests in a fairly short amount of time, but by the time we... More

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Greetings from Del Mar Surf Camp, Thank you for your positive review. We are so glad that you felt welcomed since the moment Carlos took care of your reservation. Paco and Jefferson are one a kind and Super talented instructors. We appreciate all the wonderful words and reccomendations, We look forward to see you guys again in Del Mar, Pura... More

dyar04

Alabama, United States

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11 reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

5 helpful votes

“AMAZING honeymoon experience”

Reviewed 19 February 2013

I cant rave enough about the surf, yoga, and stand-up paddle lessons we received at Del Mar. My husband and I live on a lake and participate in tons of watersports (wakeboarding, wake surfing, SUP, etc.), so we have high expectations for watersports. We were thrilled to find this surf camp in Costa Rica. The surfing was the main reason... More

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Greetings from Del Mar Jaco, Congratulations! How wonderful to spend your honeymoon sorrounded by nature and being active the whole time. Thank you for the wonderful review. John ( Pollo ) works really hard to make his students feel safe and have the time of their life catching waves. Yoga is always such a good complement for surfing and we... More

Bruce Y

Escazu, Costa Rica

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3 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Perfect place for kids to learn to surf!”

Reviewed 4 February 2013

We live in Costa Rica and were looking for a surf school for our girls. After experimenting a bit, we settled on the Del Mar Surf Camp. The experience is always top notch, from reservations (despite the fact that we are never organized enough to call more than a day ahead of when we want a class) to the location... More

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Greetings from Del Mar Jaco, Thank you so much for your valuable review and information about our operation. Jefferson, Paco and John are great instructors and passionned about the sport. We love teaching kids how to surf and look forward to keep getting their energy which is amazing! Pura Vida, Del Mar Surf Camp Team More

Adam B

Nashua, New Hampshire

1 review

“Great Experience!”

Reviewed 20 January 2013

This was our first time to Costa Rica and we had such a great time thanks to Del Mar Surf Camp and the great people that are involved! From the time we got to the airport to the ride back we were greeted by the nicest people you could ever meet. Monica took us to some great spots to eat... More

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Greetings from Del Mar Jaco, We are delighted to know that you had a good experiemce. That is exactly what we are looking for, not only that you enjoy a good and safe experience surfing but also feeling like friends and family around our staff. Armel and Monica are incredible and we feel lucky to have them as part of... More

MelissaKGuimond

1 review

“Pura Vida”

Reviewed 13 January 2013

Ola! I just wanted to say thank you for your incredible surf camp. I was apart of the G Adventures group and had the time of my life learning to surf in Jaco. Your instructors are very safe, fun and full of life and made the experience one to remember. I think I am hooked now! Definitely plan to come... More

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Pura Vida from Del Mar Jaco, Thank you so much for review. It is great that you felt safe and enjoyed your first surf experienced. Surfing makes you feel alive for sure and we are stocked that you got the surfing bug! Come back and surf with us.. We would love to have you back! More