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Waves Costa Rica Surf Adventures

Main Road, Tamarindo 4023, Costa Rica
506 26530700
Ranked #18 of 31 tours in Tamarindo
5.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Water sports
Owner description: At Waves Costa Rica we take our commitment to your surfing experience seriously.... Not only do we want to teach you how to surf, but we want to be...... more » Owner description: At Waves Costa Rica we take our commitment to your surfing experience seriously.... Not only do we want to teach you how to surf, but we want to be your Costa Rica surfing mentor. From the “pop-up drill” to the “waveology” to knowing every “secret spot,” our certified, professional surfing instructors and guides will be by your side through every step of the surfing process. After all, with a combined 20 years of instructing experience we know what it takes to make a happy and successful surfer. .. « less
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Washington DC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Gilberto rocks! Arranged my 1st surf lesson thru Waves and he was my surf instructor. Have to admit I was more than a little nervous, having tried to surf on my own once before -- to little success -- many years ago. But I had some time, was seeking adventure, and decided to give it another go. Turns out Tamarindo... More

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Windsor, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

I just recently visited Tamarindo for my second time and I had an unbelievable time surfing with Randall and Leo. Andrea and her team have always been very welcoming. Thanks for all the help and I will see you guys again soon. Thanks Phil More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

Had an amazing time with Andrea at waves roxy surf camp in tamarindo! Learned so much about surfing, everyone in our group was successful in getting up on the board, the whole week was filled with yoga and side trips to different beaches and sights. The instructors were always there to help out, whether it was during surfing or a... More

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

Surfing for a week in Tamarindo with everyone at Waves was amazing. They were super friendly and took care of everything for us. The surfing was steps away from the hotel, and it honestly couldn't have been better. I will definitely be going back to surf in Tamarindo again some day, and I'll be calling Waves when I go. More

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Hillsborough, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012

Three of my friends and I decided to go to CR to get away from the cold and surf some better waves than NJ. We linked upp with Andrea and waves as I have been there before and a return customer as they take you in like family. They handled our park passes ahead of time, and guided us the... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012

Ask for Gerald or Edgar. This was the highlight of our trip. We traveled down the Toro River. Fun, wet, and wild. The team at Wave really cares for your safety and that you are having a good time. A must do.... More

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San Salvador, El Salvador
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2011

Just got back from my trip - life changing experience, no doubt! I've been trying to learn the ropes in beginner waves while living and working in El Salvador (which has great waves too); but a full week of surf camp with Waves was exactly what I needed to get me to the next level. I'm now more confident in... More

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Granite Falls, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 23, 2011

I had never stepped onto a surf board before my week in Tamarindo. The set-up could not have been better. The beginner breaks are a five minute walk from the shop. The teaching style is low key but attentive. They combined some video teaching with land exercises and in the water instruction. They share their enthusiasm and experience while letting... More

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North Scituate, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2011
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I spent 11 days surfing in Tamarindo and renting a board and getting all the tips and advice on different breaks from the Waves Costa Rica staff mad it much easier. Surfers dont like giving out their special spots, but they did. I spent a half day With Isacc who drove us to Aviannas, and walked me right to the... More

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Huntington Beach, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2011

My husband and I are fairly new at surfing (6 months – and we’re in our 60’s), but we know enough not to waste our precious vacation time trying to figure out the local surf – so we went to the best…Waves in Tamarindo. Waves is associated with the Best Western Tamarindo Vista Villas hotel, but you don’t need to... More

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