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Pura Vida - Amazing Surf with Pablo

Pablo is a great guy, 100% recommend that everyone who goes to Costa Rica to surf should book with... read more

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Pablo is the Man!

Pablo is a great surf instructor. He tailors his lessons to your skill level, is very patient and... read more

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Reviewed April 21, 2016

Pablo was great teaching us how to surf. We spend three mornings with him in a group of four of us. He knew where to go (surfed in Tamarindo) and had the right boards for us. It was a great time and he was very friendly. I would recommend him for surfing lessons if you are in the Brasilito area.

Date of experience: March 2016
Thank Margee F
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Reviewed April 14, 2016

Three friends and I were on spring break from college staying near Tamarindo. None of us knew how to surf but wanted to try, and we stumbled across Pablo Surf School when we drove by a little store near Tamarindo. Pablo was able to squeeze us in the next day and was so patient with us through the lesson. It was a lot of fun, and I will absolutely go back to learn more from Pablo next time that I'm in Costa Rica!

Date of experience: March 2016
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Reviewed April 6, 2016

My surfing lesson with Pablo was the highlight of my trip! It was my first time surfing so I was prepared to be embarrassed. But I had so much fun. I signed up for it by myself but took the lesson with a lady and her son. Pablo picked me up from my hotel, Playa Flamingo Resort, took us to his souvenir store then brought us to the beach. He's a one man operation! After our quick lesson on the sand, Pablo took us out and had us take turns. There were only 3 of us so I felt like I got plenty of chances to ride the waves which were rough and came non-stop which was great for us. I definitely felt like I got my money's worth and more since I found a new sport I love. I will be recommending Pablo's Surf School to everyone I know!

Date of experience: April 2016
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NHRB, Owner at Pablo Surf School, responded to this reviewResponded April 8, 2016

Hola and than you gracias.pura vida..!

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Reviewed April 5, 2016

My husband and I had a lesson with Pablo during our trip to Costa Rica. We had surfed a little before but never really got the hang of it...until now! Pablo was great and after a couple of waves we were both standing up almost every time! I liked that we didn't spend too much time on the beach - just enough time to go through the basics and then try it out! He was patient and funny and really made our day. I would highly reccommend this trip. It was great value or money too - as he picked us up from our hotel in Potrero too.

Date of experience: April 2016
Thank Katie M
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NHRB, Propietario at Pablo Surf School, responded to this reviewResponded January 4, 2017

Thank you

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Reviewed March 19, 2016 via mobile

I Had an amazing time on the surf! My first time surfing and what am experience. I caught several waves thanks to Pablo who was patient and knew just when to get me up on my board. Pura Vida!

Date of experience: March 2016
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