The surf lessons were excellent. The instructor was knowledgable and patient. We were never worried about our safety, we were in good hands. The office could be better organized, but it all worked out fine.

Our Hostess became our sister- Gita is a fabulous tour guide and friend. Then Alonso, Derby and Isabelle got us all up on our first wave. yes! you can do it too! They guarantee it. Warm water, and it is addicting!

So everyone knows, I am 31 years old, and travelled solo to Costa Rica to learn how to surf and enjoy some natural adventures. My surf retreat was between Jan 14th-20th and the weather/waves were perfect! The staff at Del Mar are extremely organized. I forgot to change my watch to the local Costa Rican time on the first day and missed my first lesson. Despite this, Maria the owner of the surf camp co-ordinated a date and time to replace that lesson. The instructor I had was Paco, and he was fantastic. Had me riding almost every wave on the first lesson with the long board! Try to get a room at the Del Mar Inn, which is where everyone in the surf camp stays. When they are at capacity, you get a room in a hotel about 10 minutes away, where you don't board with like-minded surfers. These are mostly families, and people who are not there to surf. I would highly recomend Del Mar Surf Camp for beginers, as they had me learning fast, and having a GREAT time surfing in the sun! Thanks Del Mar :)

Andrew

Pura Vida

Maria and Allison are first class! I learned a lot about the sport of surfing in 5 days.