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Dominical Surf Lessons

Copacabana Street, Jaco, Costa Rica
8853-4860
Ranked #5 of 29 tours in Jaco
5.0 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Water sports
Owner description: Our Surf school is located in Jaco and Dominical beach. *Certified Surf Instructors by the ISA (International Surf Association) and lifeguards, 100%...... more » Owner description: Our Surf school is located in Jaco and Dominical beach. *Certified Surf Instructors by the ISA (International Surf Association) and lifeguards, 100% Costa Ricans, English and Spanish spoken. *Daily Surf Lessons/ Surf Camp Packages/ Advance Surf Coaching.*We have been teaching for over 8 years now, providing our students with supreme knowledge and safety, we are rated top 10 competitors of the Costa Rican Surf Circuit. Why Dominical Surf Lessons? Because we are professional, responsible, patience and have the experience and skills that you need to learn how to surf and have a great time doing it. Pura vida!!! « less
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Sarah H
Arcata, California
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 NEW

I was traveling around Costa Rica for a little over a month and I had always wanted to learn to surf. Some friends of mine that live part of the year in Costa Rica recommended "Dominical Surf Lesson" since they have repeatedly taken classes with them to improve there skill level. On my first day I was very nervous but... More

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HillaryLL
Atlanta
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

My husband and I are in Los suenos area for vacation. We were picked up on time at our hotel. Taken to the beach. Greeted by Debbie with a huge smile. She got right to teaching everyone. We had two instructors to three students. Her husband, the other instructor, is equally as nice and rated in the top 10 in... More

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WisconsinLaisla
wisconsin
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

Our group had 9 family members from ages 10 to 56 all wanting to learn to surf. Debbie got everyone up on our first try; even my in-laws! She gave us a great deal and let us rent the boards for a very reasonable rate in the morning and afternoon for the rest of our stay. Her staff even met... More

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debbiesurfergirl, Owner at Dominical Surf Lessons, responded to this review
February 9, 2012

THANK YOU GUYS!!!! Big hugs to all of you!!! We really appreciate this amazing review. Pura vida! More

VictorL1
Houston, Texas
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

Not all surf instuctutors are the same, Debbie is the real deal, and will actually teach you how to surf. Compared to the lessons I had with other instructors Debbie is way better! More

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walkingDood
Chicago, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012

I've surfed with Debbie in Dominical and Jaco, both great places but different types of surf. She started us with the basics in a very quick and thorough manner. Having someone who loves to surf and see other enjoy surfing, is the best kind of teacher. She helps one to understand the wave formation and ways to conserve ones energy,... More

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meliketrips
Mt. Laurel, NJ
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6 reviews
20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012

Well I think it's safe to say I'm hooked... surfing was awesome! On a last minute decision, my friend and I gave surfing a try, and why not, we're in Costa Rica. We were in the Jaco area and luckily got hooked up with Debbie from Dominical Surf Lessons. Debbie made our morning of surfing incredibly enjoyable. She had great... More

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debbiesurfergirl, Owner at Dominical Surf Lessons, responded to this review
January 5, 2012

Thank you Jon!!! Highly appreciate your review, I am so happy that you guys had a great time surfing in Jaco with us! See ya next time! More

Sylviass23
San José, San Jose, Costa Rica
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2011

Completely satisfied with the lessons, the instructors are very friendly, professional and deliver the lessons with patience and care about the students,!! I definetely recommend them to every one who wants to learn and enjoy surfing. The prices are reasonable as well =D No regrets, no complains! atte: Sylvia Salazar (San José, Costa Rica) More

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JasonBowles
Albuquerque, New Mexico
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2011

My friends and I just returned from Jaco, Costa Rica and thanks to Debbie and Anthony had one of the best experiences of our lives learning how to surf. None of us had ever surfed before but by the end of the lesson we were all getting up and riding the waves. Instructors Debbie and Anthony are both fantastic surfers... More

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NatureLovingTicaMom
San Jose, Costa Rica
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2011

An hour from San José Costa Rica, in playa Jacó. We went just for one night to give surfing a try with our 13 and 11 year old sons. Debbie, a colleague and her husband had the kids and us, the 40 something parents, standing on the surfboards and celebrating it on the first lesson. We started with a 1... More

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Hongtx
Missouri City, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2011

My kids had their first surf in Jaco and they had an absolute great time doing it. Debbi of Dominical Surf Lessons made the whole experience so much more enjoyable. She was sweet and patient with kids. In no time kids were standing up on the board. Juan gave the lesson on the second day. I took a lot of... More

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