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Surf Lesson in Tamarindo - If you don’t stand up you get your money back!
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Surf Lesson in Tamarindo - If you don’t stand up you get your money back!

By La Muda Surf School CR
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Ages 4-80
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: Swedish, English, Spanish
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  • Surf board
  • Rash guard


Start:
  • Pico Bistro Tamarindo, Tamarindo Main Road Guanacaste Santa Cruz, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
    We meet at the back of the cafe Pico Bistro in Tamarindo, next to the lifeguard tower. If you for whatever reason have trouble finding us, you can ask for La Muda Surf, Carlos Brown, Isabella Carrera and Jeison Brown.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 331007P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 331007P2

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    ₹4,671.70
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    • La Muda Surf School CR
      572
      Tamarindo, Costa Rica
      Joined in November 2021
    • jayleenej
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience!
      Thank you so much!! I had so much fun. Our instructors made sure to let us know everything we needed to know before getting into the water. Isabella and Carlos were great host. 10/10 I would book again!
      Written 25 August 2024
    • jamesmH8524GH
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun and easy
      We had a great time doing surf lessons. Even my 8 year old was able to do it. The guys are very friendly. Good time for everyone.
      Written 23 August 2024
    • 240nitint
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Come here for your first Surf Lessons
      Had an amazing experience. I'm a beginner who has never been on a surfboard before. We had great instructions on dry land before going into the water. Our coach Alex was supportive and very encouraging. Although I fell a few times to start, by the end I was able to stand the entire time! Thanks to the team for a great for experience!
      Written 25 December 2023
    • josesX3228GL
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A must do in Tamarindo
      Isabella , Carlos and their crew are amazing. They are very flexible at the time of booking and the most important thing is that they will teach you how to surf. I highly recommend them.
      Written 24 December 2023
    • amberb2532019
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Encouraging staff!
      The team was great at encouraging us and assisting with adjusting stance and board type so we were successful. A great option for us - I was a first timer and my fiance's last surf experience was 14 years ago.
      Written 20 December 2023
    • Sunshine37687556386
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome Experience!
      Awesome experience! It was my first time surfing and the staff were all very friendly and gave great explanations. I would definitely recommend checking this place out if you are in Tamarindo!
      Written 10 December 2023
    • Lindsay R
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      They keep their promise, you’ll stand-up/surf your first time no matter what!
      Amazing experience! Brian was a phenomenal instructor. Brand new to surfing and caught waves on my own by the end of the lesson!
      Written 13 November 2023
    • greggl536
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      First time surfers. New obsession.
      David, Brian and Keylor were all amazing instructors. From the beach lesson and riding our first waves, to learning how to read the surf, these guys made our experience awesome! Ask for them and you will be surfing in no time!!
      Written 13 November 2023
    • 1504rda
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience
      Wonderful experience….. Great Team ! Good teaching 👍 Safe at any time ( my instructor Brian even helped a young girl being in trouble with the Rip-Tide) At least - we had a lot of fun, an amazing experience and „staying many waves at the Board“
      Written 30 October 2023
    • Erica U
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      friendly and patient staff at best surf school in tamarindo
      The surfing lessons were so much fun! The instructors are very friendly, patient and helpful. It was my first time surfing and my instructor Jeison made sure I was comfortable and confident. Highly recommend booking a lesson with La Muda Surf School!! I wish I was still in Tamarindo so I could book another session!
      Written 13 October 2023
    • Victoria C
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome surf experience!!!
      Absolutely awesome!!! This was my husband and I’s first time in Costa Rica and we knew we had to try surfing. The instructors were super super helpful! We both stood up pretty quick thanks to them! I don’t have enough good things to say… wouldn’t miss out on this!!!
      Written 19 September 2023
    • annajadedg
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      First time ever surfing - amazing!
      First time surfing - I could not have asked for a better experience! The team was amazing and Carlos really explained the techniques well. I felt in great hands and reassured! Highly recommend it!
      Written 1 July 2023
    • raygiang1994
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great teachers!
      I was a beginner and took my first lesson through La Muda. By the end of the first lesson, I was able to stand in the board and I give all thanks to their ability to teach. They help with positioning your board and tell you when to stand as the wave is approaching. They provide feedback each time a run was made so I was able to learn very quickly. Thanks La muda for a very helpful first lesson!
      Written 2 June 2023
    • simonelN9338WR
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great for beginners!
      We took a lesson with Brian and Carlos today and had a great time. They are super friendly, patient, and experienced with teaching beginners. We’ll definitely be back!
      Written 1 June 2023
    • Bellaroz27
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      10/10 experience
      Amazing amazing amazing. My group of 4 had the best time with Jason and Brian. Isabella was also so friendly and amazing. Will absolutely be coming back!!
      Written 9 May 2023
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    Phil E
    14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2025 • Family
    La Muda did a great job with our kids! All 3 got up and loved surfing! They spent the time teaching the proper technique to make sure they all had the tools to actually perform. I was so happy. My daughter is very timid and the team did a great job of making her feel safe and cheering her on! I highly recommend LA Muda to anyone that wants to try and surf in Tamarindo!
    Written 5 January 2025
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    Jennifer W
    Stuttgart, Germany34 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2024 • Family
    For many years I have always wanted to surf and never had the chance. Today I brought my 11-year-old daughter with me and she had as much fun as I did. She was a little nervous at first first but our instructors were nothing but the best. My daughter‘s instructor made her feel safe and extremely confident. They stayed with us the entire time. We loved it so much that we are going to book for the next 10 days that we are here! I would highly recommend this surf 🏄 school. It was easy to book, they were extremely helpful, prompt, on time, and willing to work with our schedule. Not to mention, they also had a photographer taking photos, they were so cute to look at after our surf lesson, I would highly recommend. I love that we have treasured memories to last a lifetime.
    Written 28 December 2024
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    Chloe B
    Canada1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We booked a 2 hour lesson. Location was easy to find, organizers gave clear instructions via WhatsApp and we found paid parking nearby. We both stood up. No one else booked our time slot so it was just the two of us with an instructor. They reduce the duration to 1.5 hours because it’s more or less a private lesson. This was enough time. Go early as the sun gets hot, we both got sunburns (despite having sunscreen on, it washes off quickly with the salt water to the face). They took photos which were available for purchase for 10,000 colons. Around 1030-11am the beach started to get packed and less enjoyable to surf. They sent the photos within a few days and offered some recommendations for the area which was a nice touch.
    Written 3 January 2025
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    Tara V
    Waterdown, Canada75 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2023 • Family
    Amazing experience with the La Muda Surf School!! From the first time I messaged Isabella on Instagram she was so helpful and friendly. it was easy to plan ahead and get a date scheduled for our lesson.

    We were a big group of 8 including kids and adults and the La Muda team was incredible!! The spot that they have on the Tamarindo beach is right in a parking lot before you get into the main part of town, so it was easy to get parked.

    Once on the beach they have rash guards for everyone and a board for each of us! the lesson on the beach was simple and easy to follow and they got us in the water quickly so we had lots of time in the water! We had four instructors in the water with us and they were all amazing and patient and so helpful. The instructors work so hard pulling you through the water on your board to get us out to where the waves were big enough to 'catch' and ride in. EVERYONE in our group, ages 50 to 11 yrs old, was able to stand up and surf!! The feeling of standing up and riding a wave right to shore is incredible!!

    I would recommend the La Muda team to anyone, they are professional, patient, friendly and make it a fun experience!!! Thank you so much to Isabella, Bryan, Carmen, Jason and Carlos for helping us all surf for the first time and for making amazing memories!!!!

    Written 16 November 2023
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    Adam O
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Couples
    This was me and my wife’s first time surfing, and we both managed to stand up and cruise down waves within an hour of getting in the water! Our instructor was incredible, he made the experience very fun and gave us great feedback for improving our surfing! Would definitely recommend La Muda surf school for anyone looking to learn or improve their surfing!
    Written 5 May 2024
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    Tina D
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2025 • Family
    We had the most incredible experience! Our party consisted of two adults and two children. The instructors had the most incredible level of patience, and encouragement. All four of us were able to get up on the surfboard and successfully surfed a wake within minutes of instruction. Thank you so much!
    Written 25 January 2025
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    Claire P
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2023 • Family
    If they can get an old gringa lady like me to get up and surf 5 waves, I bet they can get you to do it too! muchisimas Gracias to Brian and Carlos and all for making it a fun and mostly a non-bruising experience! I had a great time and had to quit because I was so tired riding so many big waves! full disclosure .. I also didn't ride about 10 waves where I crashed and slipped and fell.... Worth every penny.. and my 11 year old son is begging to move here and they made it especially nice for him. Pura Vida!
    Written 9 November 2023
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    cmkrhk
    Hong Kong, China19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2023
    Wow, so much fun! This wasn't my first surf lesson but the first time I actually enjoyed surfing thanks to the lovely Isabella and friends at La Muda. I paid for a group lesson and learned the basics with 3 other students, but once in the water it really felt like a private lesson with personalized attention (i think I had David? helping me, he was patient and so great!) The beach can be pretty busy but with La Muda's help, instructors are so good at reading which waves will be perfect for you to surf. They also have a variety of boards which was helpful. 10/10 would recommend this for anyone (especially beginners).
    Written 18 January 2023
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    Nicolas W
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Family
    Great experience with Bryan and La Muda team today, my two daughters (beginner level) were up and surfing in no time as they got the right guidance and attention. Waves are perfectly sized for beginners, that creates confidence and ease. Absolutely recommended surf school!
    Written 31 July 2024
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    Christina M
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This experience is everything they promised and more. Wonderful communications with team members (Isabella) days in advance. Instructions were thorough and well communicated. And when it came time to get in the water they utilized extra instructors to ensure the best possible experience for everyone. The instructors kept us safe in the water, choosing waves that fit our individual ability and shielded us from the biggest, potentially risky waves. The true test of it all… this nearly 56 yo female was on the board all the way in on just the second attempt!!!! And they even took photos (at a modest fee) for us. Pura vida!
    Written 12 August 2024
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