Nosara CR Surf School
Nosara CR Surf School
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Nosara CR Surf School is located in Playa Guiones, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. We are a local company committed to giving back to our community, protecting and caring for our beaches and most importantly sharing our love for surfing in a fun and safe environment. Our location in Playa Guiones serves as a one of the best surfing destinations in the World.
Nosara, Costa Rica
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2023
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Annie C
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Jan 2020
My surf instructor, Steven, at Nosara CR Surf School was the absolute best! I stayed in Nosara for 6 days and I surfed every day with his guidance and pro tips. He provided nuanced and simple recommendations that improved my surfing dramatically. Whether you've never surfed before or surf on a regular basis I highly recommend Steven and Nosara CR Surf School. I plan on coming back soon!!!! Thank you for a great and fun experience!
Written February 2, 2020
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Hola
It’s a great feeling to know we helped improve your surfing! See you next time!
Pura vida!
Written February 9, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
inspiredwarrior
Elkridge, MD9 contributions
Jan 2020
I’m still feeling the Pura Vida vibe from my experience with Nosara CR Surf School and my amazing surf coach, Carlos. We rented surf boards from Nosara CR Surf School last year and had a great experience, but I wanted to advance my surfing and took advantage of the six-day surf lesson package. It couldn’t have been a better experience. Carlos took me from the white water out to the lineup and I was able to surf the green waves – an incredible experience! Lessons with Carlos included daily surf theory lessons, overview and review of technique, and most importantly the confidence to get out and surf the green waves! He’s an excellent teacher and his skill, expertise, and knowledge as a surfer gave me confidence in him and myself to push myself and go for those green waves! Gracias Carlos! I can’t wait to apply all that I learned this season and look forward to returning to Costa Rica for more great surf lessons!
Written February 8, 2020
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Hola!
We at Nosara CR surf school are so happy that you had a great time! We also enjoy big time seeing people progress, pushing the limits to get those awesome rides! Thanks for your review!
Pura vida!
Written February 9, 2020
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Mona H
Tel Aviv, Israel8 contributions
Nov 2020
I'm not sure how to properly thank a group of people who basically helped change my life and allowed me to fulfill a lifelong dream to finally get out of the whites and into to the lineup and catch a green wave, but here goes: First, from the minute I rocked up, Maikol (one of the owners) was totally welcoming and helpful (as was each and every staff member I talked to) There was no feeling of judgement or intimidation (as a solo, female traveler its a nice feeling!) and he listened to my needs/fears and set me up with his co-owner Carlos, who became my teacher/guide/friend over the next 2 weeks. Carlos is an amazing teacher and human being and if you are lucky enough to get a chance to take lessons with him, jump at it! He has the patience of a saint and was totally professional while at the same time making the entire experience fun and unforgettable. He took all of my (many!) fears into account and didn't dismiss them but worked with me to overcome them. He taught me that the "turtle" is your friend and protector and helped me in every way possible. I started never having been able to get out to the line up, to being taught the right technique and method to get past the break, and eventually I was able to catch some green waves and on my last day I got my best wave ever!! I can't say enough, read all the other reviews here too...but if you are looking for a place to learn to surf or to up your game, there really is no need to look anywhere else, this is the place to go! You will pick up a life long passion and also make some great friends at the same time!! Pura Vida!
Written December 7, 2020
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It was great seeing your progress and how you had fun with every wave you caught!
Hope to see you soon. Good waves!!
Written December 12, 2020
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Michelle B
Brooklyn, NY4 contributions
Nov 2020
My family has been surfing with Maikol and the NCRSS team for about 4 years on our visits to Nosara. We actually changed where we stay in order to be closer to the NCRSS shop as that is where we spend most of our time. As a mother of 2 that took up surfing in her 40's, I can say that the patience and care Maikol has taken to make me feel safe and comfortable on a surfboard (and paddling out into waves that sometimes are scary) seems to know no bounds. My children (now 11 and 13) are always partnered with instructors that are not only fun but teach them new skills and ways to improve their surfing all around. My husband didn't grow up around water sports but has become quite the surfing fanatic as well. He has had some great instructors that have allowed him to be more independent and become a person that wakes up early to catch the good waves :)
Each trip we find ourselves getting better and wanting to return to surf with the NCRSS team!
Each trip we find ourselves getting better and wanting to return to surf with the NCRSS team!
Written December 7, 2020
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AB2021
2 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
My boyfriend and I booked 3 surf lessons before arriving in Nosara — and 3 more lessons after we arrived because it was such a good and fun experience! Johel Rodrigez was our instructor (he’s a head surf coach) and he was SO knowledgeable and kind. I’m a nervous beginner surfer, and he made me feel very safe and calm, especially when we got into green wave surfing. The surf school is professional and accommodating, with staff (like Carlos and Juan) helping us with all scheduling and instructions. The lessons are so affordable and worth every penny! The staff even let us keep surf boards to surf on our own after our lesson AND took photos so we could keep the amazing memories visualized! Don’t go to Nosara without taking at least 3 lessons at the Nosara CR Surf school! Thank you all — we miss you so much already!
Written January 7, 2022
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Nomad590106
Brooklyn, NY18 contributions
Jan 2021
I highly recommend lessons from NCRSS and from Steven specifically! I took three lessons with him this past week and by the third lesson I was feeling very confident catching and riding green waves. Steven was very chill, nice and encouraging but also offered really helpful corrections that ended up making a huge difference. I was a little scared/nervous initially, but Steven listened to my concerns and made me feel very safe in the water, never putting me in waves that were bigger than I wanted, etc. All the other instructors and the co-owners were so friendly and welcoming and the surf school seems really invested in the community. I took a few lessons at another surf school in prior visits to Nosara that I liked, but my experience with NCRSS was so much better!
Written January 18, 2021
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RDE
2 contributions
Dec 2020
Had a few lessons with Carlos (co-owner) to increase my surfing skills (I am still a beginner). Carlos managed to bring me to the next level and I surfed some green waves in no time. While waiting in the lineup together, he gave me useful feedback which was super motivating. Rest off the team (Maikol, Paz) also extremely warm and friendly. Don’t have a reference point re other schools since this was my first time to Nosara, but no reason to go anywhere else actually! Will be back! Hang loose Team Nosara CR Surf School 🤙🏼
Written December 17, 2020
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MindyPhoto
Woking, UK8 contributions
Feb 2020
Look no further... These are your surf instructors! I hadn't surfed for over 10 years as I developed a fear of the waves but have been keen to give it another go for a really long time. These guys were amazing. Michael is super helpful and chatted through our options with us and even recommended other schools if we wanted to check out a cheaper option. My friend and I had 3 lessons in a row with Steven from Nosara Surf School. He explained everything so simply and had us standing in no time. We loved every minute of it and I'll be coming straight back to these guys next time I am in town. Thanks so much! You gave me back my love for surfing!
Written February 6, 2020
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Hola - Thanks for choosing Nosara CR Surf School!
We are glad you had a good time and hope to see you soon!
Pura vida!
Written February 9, 2020
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JWS
1 contribution
Feb 2023 • Solo
I booked my first ever surf lesson & it was a truely amazing experience. The scene was set, an hour before sunset in Nosara & I was fully open to learning & trying to grasp the best way to ride the waves from literally no prior knowledge. I was taught by Pepe, who was great on all levels, from his overall knowledge, the way he taught and his support & patience throughout the whole lesson. Booking was simple & I came away with a good foundation of knowledge that I can now build on in my surfing journey.
Much Love to the guys at Nosara CR Surf School. J.
Much Love to the guys at Nosara CR Surf School. J.
Written February 23, 2023
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Anna R
8 contributions
Feb 2022
The instructors (Maikol and Dorian) and the surf coaches of NCRSS were professional, patient and experienced pro surfers and really allowed for great surf lessons for my kids and husband. I was a bit nervous at first, because my surfer son has epilepsy but Maikol made me feel completely at ease and stayed in close proximity to my son in the water. My son learned so much more from them on his short board like how to duck dive and experienced his first barrel.
Everybody in this operation was top notch. Very responsive and stayed with my family longer than our allotted time to make sure we got the best experience from booking reservations, lessons, reserving and returning our boards after a week rental! I truly appreciate them and the rest of the NCRSS team.
Check out their gear in the store with Mindy! Pretty amazing gear! Pura Vida! We look forward to coming back in the future! Thank you NCRSS for an amazing experience!
Everybody in this operation was top notch. Very responsive and stayed with my family longer than our allotted time to make sure we got the best experience from booking reservations, lessons, reserving and returning our boards after a week rental! I truly appreciate them and the rest of the NCRSS team.
Check out their gear in the store with Mindy! Pretty amazing gear! Pura Vida! We look forward to coming back in the future! Thank you NCRSS for an amazing experience!
Written March 4, 2022
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