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Bodhi Surf School

La Flor de Bahia, Uvita 60504, Costa Rica
506 8712 8919
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Ranked #1 of 16 attractions in Uvita
Type: Sports Camps/ Clinics, Educational Sites
Owner description: Bodhi Surf School offers surf lessons and clinics, yoga classes, vacations, and retreats for individuals, families, and small groups. Our goal is to... more » Owner description: Bodhi Surf School offers surf lessons and clinics, yoga classes, vacations, and retreats for individuals, families, and small groups. Our goal is to teach you the theory, proper technique, and safety to have you surfing or doing yoga independently. Bodhi Surf is committed to incorporating sustainable business practices into our everyday operations. We love to share information on our area, both on the community of Bahia Ballena and the Marino Ballena National Park where we give our lessons. We also offer service learning for organized student groups interested in finding out more about Costa Rica. Above all, we aim to “awaken your inner surfer” and provide you with unique experiences that you will never forget. « less
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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

I had the opportunity to spend the week in Bahia Ballena with Bodhi Surf School and at Bodhi Bungalows. My husband and I are always delighted and amazed with the crew at Bodhi Surf School and Yoga. We love Travis, Pilar, Gibran and Adrianne and feel like they have become family. Thank you all for your expertise, patience and personal... More

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Holland, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

We had an amazing week in Uvita with Bodhi Surf School! They were awesome and helpful with everything from yoga to surfing to help when our flights got messed up. The people at Bodhi were not only very professional, but quickly became friends. We are already talking about going back and investing in some boards to keep practicing.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

I absolutely loved learning how to surf with the help of Adrianne and Gibran. This was my first time surfing and they made it a fabulous first experience. I was a bit nervous at first, however, they made me feel confident and so I got the hang of it very quickly. They continuously motivated me to keep trying. I highly... More

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Whitby
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

This review is long due, but still fresh in my mind as it was such a great experience for my daughter and friends. Went in Dec/Jan, and signed my daughter (8 years) up for lessons. She was a bit nervous of the waves at first but Gibran (her instructor) put her at ease and reassured her each step of the... More

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

We were down in Uvita for our honeymoon and Bodhi Surf was recommended to us by the tourist information desk, so we decided to give it a try. Gibran was very welcoming and professional, I was a first time surfer and my husband had surfed before. Our experience was amazing, not only Gibran was very friendly but he made us... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

I was visiting on a tour with G Adventures, and they recommended these guys. They were beyond awesome. They picked us up from the hotel, gave us a great introduction (I'd never surfed before), and my God - the water was beyond warm. Warmest water I've ever been in. The instructor I had spent time helping me change my form,... More

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Kamloops, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Had an amazing time learning how to surf with Adrianne and Gibran. I had tried on my own twice before and was not super successful. Their direction and assistance in catching waves was awesome. They set me up with skills to work on and helped me build up to catching bigger waves. We also did a Stand Up Paddle Board... More

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013 via mobile

My wife and I recently did the stand-up paddle tour with Gibran and company and had a great time. Despite somewhat adverse weather conditions, Gibran and his crew made the tour a very enjoyable experience. I highly recommend these guys for SUP or surf lessons.

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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

After years of being intimidated by the thought of surfing, we decided to give it a try. I'm glad we went with Bodhi during our visit to Dominical/Ojochal. Gibran is a great guy and excellent instructor, the beach was beautiful, and the surf novice-friendly. After some lessons and encouragement we both managed to successfully catch waves! We're both now hooked.... More

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achandrahuff, Owner at Bodhi Surf School, responded to this review
May 2, 2013

Javier M - We're so glad to hear that you had a good first experience with surfing, especially after hearing that you had wanted to try it for so long but had been intimidated! Surfing can definitely be intimidating, but we have found that sometimes, if you just take that first step, all else follows! Thank you for taking the... More

New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

I really can't think of a better teacher for our first surfing lesson than Gibran. My boyfriend and I were super pumped to try surfing, but neither one of us had any idea what we were doing. Gibran gave us very good instructions and stayed with us the entire time out in the ocean, guiding us through the motions and... More

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achandrahuff, Owner at Bodhi Surf School, responded to this review
May 2, 2013

Thank you so much for your kind words, ems08! We're pleased to hear that you had a positive surf experience in Bahia Ballena, and that Bodhi Surf School met your expectations! We hope that you feel confident in the water and with a surf board after your lesson with us. Please don't hesitate to contact us in the future if... More

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