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

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

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

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

Neither my husband or I had tried surfing before so we decided to take a lesson at Waves Costa Rica, which is attached to the Best Western Vista Villas. The location was perfect – just a short walk across the street to the beach. Andrea was our instructor – she was so awesome that we decided to sign up for... More