Surf school! Easy to follow along the instructions, knowledgeable instructors. And the people are super friendly and helpful! Definitely a great place to start to learn how to surf!
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980matildaj
Cork, Ireland
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
Date of experience: November 2019
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GinaMazzucco
Mesa, Arizona
9
Reviewed July 3, 2019
Everyone at Pato's Surf School is very friendly and they are great at teaching surf lessons to beginners. We have never surfed before and we were able to practice for several days after our lesson and we loved it. Highly recommend you try surfing while...More
Date of experience: June 2019
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Jennifer S
Austin, Texas
196
Reviewed May 16, 2019 via mobile
My adult daughter and I had a lesson with Joel. Neither of us had ever surfed and we were surfing in short order! So much fun! The instruction was excellent. You can also purchase pictures for a additional charge from a professional photographer. The pics...More
Date of experience: May 2019
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ss81881run
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Reviewed April 3, 2019
Our party of 5 had a great time learning with Johel and Nelson last week. The entire process from scheduling with Kate, to the lessons, to practicing over the next few days was simply perfect. The entire crew at Pato's was knowledgeable, approachable, and fun...More
Date of experience: March 2019
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Angelina R
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Reviewed March 31, 2019 
I absolutely loved Patos. Kate was our main contact from the beginning of our planning. She was detailed, prompt, friendly, flexible. The instructors we had were all amazing. Their teaching style was simple, step by step, and great for first timers and people you have...More
Date of experience: March 2019
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Mac2878
Paris, France
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Reviewed March 27, 2019 via mobile
It was great to have the option to rent the board after the classes. Surf teacher was nice and patient. The only thing is that it was not mentionned on their website that we can rent the board up to an hour a day. It...More
Date of experience: March 2019
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Swinginsurfer
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Reviewed March 6, 2019
I rented boards from Pato's surf school during my time in Costa Rica and couldn't have been more pleased. Kate and Pato were so friendly and helpful, and one of their instructors (Joel) made sure I got some great waves. I recommend them highly!
Date of experience: February 2019
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Eriny716
Ellicottville, New York
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Reviewed March 2, 2019 via mobile 
We spent 5 days in sámara and on the first day we did a surf lesson. Our 8 and 9 year olds loved it and we ALL got up and rode some waves!!! It was so much fun! We got to use the boards and...More
Date of experience: February 2019
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mattjaemie
san carlos, ca
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Reviewed February 28, 2019
My son and I took surf lessons and had a great time. We loved that we could use the surf boards and boogie boards anytime for the duration of our visit.
Date of experience: February 2019
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psbritches
Denver
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Reviewed February 18, 2019 
We rented boards and took lessons over the Christmas break, a very busy time in Costa Rica. We never felt rushed at all at Pato's! Super friendly and helpful. Fun to socialize with others. Our teenager loved it. Marc Belmonte took photos of us at...More
Date of experience: December 2018
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