I've taken surf lessons a few times before in California and elsewhere in Costa Rica, and these guys are the absolute best. No one has ever sat me down and talked about the details that go into a successful surf session the way Esteban did. He doesn't just teach you how to stand up and turn. He tells you everything... More

Great dudes, great surf school, amazing beach. If you always wanted to surf, these guys will teach you, starting with the fundamentals. Great beach, excellent ways all year. An amazing experience. More

I'm a surfer from California and I've surfed all over the world including all over Central America. I came to Playa Guiones in Costa Rica for 6 weeks with my wife and two small children to hit the reset button. My property manager who I rented my house from recommended this shop and I was not disappointed. Very helpful staff... More

First time ever surfing and my girlfriend and I had a great experience. Esteban was our instructor and also one of the owners of this local surf school. For me, being able to support the locals in any capacity is much better then helping an expat who's offering the same service. Esteban was extremely patient with my gf who was... More

I've improved every time I've gone out with Estaban. The other guys are good too...they are super focused on improving your skills and I like to support them because they are super involved in the community and helping young local surfers. They are super close to the beach too, so if you ride a tank of a board like I... More

Kids and husband took lessons here and our instructor was patient, knowledgable and of course a major surfer dude! Professional, pleasant and laid back More

I usually pick up on most things athletic fairly easily, but with surfing.. not so much :-( Patience from my Instructor and coaching above my " power through it mindset " was a challenge but after a few lessons, balance and a bit of ballerina grace started to surface :-) Thank you Tico Surf for all of your help, your... More

The instructors were great with both kids and adults. More

I got beginner surfing lessons grom Adrian Suarez at Nosara Tico Surf School in February 2011 after being referred to this school by the Harmony Hotel. It was such a great experience and I improved so much in 5 days, that I requested him again when I returned to Nosara this year with a friend who was taking her first... More