If you ever daydreamed about learning how to surf, Tortuga Surf School is the way to go as Mike and team are phenomenal. I wish that I stayed more than one day in Jaco, just for their awesome surfing lessons, but I am happy that I learned so much in only 1 class. Definitely my favorite moment of an already... More

Tortuga Surt School is one of the best experiences that I never had before, I was kind of scare taking surf lessons before meet them because I had had some bad experiences in another surf school but after a couple of lessons with the Tortuga Surf team I could not believe what I am doing now, I can say this... More

I really enjoyed my surf lesson with Michael, he is a very a good teacher. And even though I don't swim I was able to learn all the basics. Which I loved to learn. Thanks for the good times!

We took 3 lessons with Tortuga and it was awesome! As beginners, we had the occasion to improve considerably our surf skills. Mike, Céline and all the instructors were dynamics and helpful. Jaco beach is good for different level of surfers. The Tortuga surf school even makes us think of going back in Jaco for another surf trip. Samuel &... More

My 9 year old daughter & I finally decided to brave the ocean & try surfing & we are both so glad we chose Tortuga Surf School to teach us. Mike & his awesome helper (sorry, can't remember his name!) gave us basic but important intruction out of the water & in no time at all we were in the... More

Hey great day at the beach, thank you Mike for helping me to faced my fear. Get back on the waves was great; cant wait to get back. I had a great time. I will see you soon! TX Melissa

I was in Costa Rica for work, and found that I had Saturday free. I emailed Michael on Friday night and had a reply within an hour. I quickly sorted out a car rental, and Michael booked me in for a lesson at 1:30 (best time for the tides). I've never surfed before, Michael's methodical approach and detailed instruction had... More

My Mother and I had the BEST time at Tortuga Surf School..... The surf instructors are amazing, very skilled, motivating, patient, and extremely friendly. I knew my mother was in good hands out in the water they got her up on the surfboard catching waves and the whole time I could hear her instructor cheering her on! I had the... More

Whether you are looking for some fun learning to surf, or you're in for some serious surfing, Tortuga is the place for you. I have never surfed before and I signed up for the beginners' class with Mike. He made it so easy that I rode on my very first take off! I had so much fun that I went... More