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Corky Carroll's Surf School

Playa Guiones, Nosara 53211, Costa Rica
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Corky Carroll's Surf School
5.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
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Minneapolis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

I just spent a week in paradise! This was the best vacation I've had. The staff and instructors at Corky Carroll's are so accommodating. They really take the time to get to know you and you end up becoming a family for a week. If you want to learn to surf this is the place to go. The instructors are... More

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London
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

We spent a week in the surf camp and had an AMAZING time! this is the place to go if you: 1) want to learn how to surf 2) eat some great food 3) feels better than home. The surf camp is very well located, just 5 min walk from Nosara beach. The staff makes you feels so welcome that... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012 via mobile

The financials totally make sense; 3 meals a day plus whenever you want to eat, as much beer as you want, and 1:1 surf lessons. However, this is just the beginning of how great Corky Carroll's Costa Rica location is. It is family run establishment and each guest is treated as one of the family. This is my 3rd year... More

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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

I want to write a glowing review telling everyone how your family once you arrive, the instructors are amazing, the food fantastic and the surfing incredible. But I'm not going to because I want to keep the place to myself!

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012

Had a very good time (again!!) in Nosara, as always very good mood at the surf camp, amazing staff and the food...so good!! This is really the place where you feel as good as in a family. The surfing experience is great, waves and conditions are perfect for all kind of levels. The 20 hours trip from Europe won't make... More

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Vancouver, BC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2011

Rick, the owner, and his son Collin ensure that your experience surfing and your stay in Nosara will be positive and rewarding. We met people from Europe, Canada and USA, ranging in age from mid teens to early 60's and all except my wife and I and one other person had been there at least 3 times before. The other... More

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Greensboro, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2011

If you are looking for a hotel experience this isn't it. This is like visiting family in Costa Rica. They look after you. Feed you. Do your laundry. Leave you alone when you want privacy. Hang out with you when you want company. The surfing is incredible. The instructors make sure you get the most out of your trip. They... More

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ccsssurfschool, Owner at Corky Carroll's Surf School, responded to this review
August 26, 2011

Thanks guy, we live by our family motto: "a family who surfs togeather, sticks togeather" We can't wait to see you guys next year ! Pura Vida ! More

Toronto, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2011

I could not rate this trip and location highly enough. My only hessitation is that once you know how great this is you will go, your friends will go and their friends should go and so it would go on. But honestly, you should. I have just got back from a week away in Costa Rica with Corky Carrolls Surf... More

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Cerritos, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2011

I just returned from my trip to Corky Carroll's Surf School, but I already want to make plans to go back. We (two young females on our first trip to Costa Rica) were a little nervous about things at first, but staff at this school make it all so easy. Just get to the airport and everything else is handled.... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2011

The other reviews have it right the rooms are comfortable, the food is healthy and great, and the people who run it are awesome. They can teach beginners to surf with no problem. They absolutely excel at helping intermediate surfers get better. Giving them the confidence to go for bigger waves and do more with them once they catch'em. If... More

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