Itinerary
Learn to surf with us!
If you have ever wanted to try a surf lesson in Costa Rica, Tamarindo Beach is the place to do it! Warm water, light currents, and no rocks are just a few of the reasons Tamarindo is ranked in the top 10 for best places to learn how to surf in the world. Iguana Surf is located directly in front of this beach break and is Tamarindo’s original surf shop which has been operating since 1989. We offer Tamarindo surf lessons to beginners up to advanced. You can choose from one of our three options and enjoy your surf lessons in Costa Rica.
Stop At:
• Iguana Surf, 100 Mts North of Diria Hotel, Tamarindo 50309 Costa Rica
See Availability.
Iguana Surf Camp & Surf Shop, 152, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
1 hour 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
Children under 12 are Required to Book a Private Lesson for safety reasons and to ensure a more one-on-one attention
Note: Please contact the phone number on your voucher to advise your chosen lesson time
Semi private lessons are for two or three people travelling together
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Posted By : Diane_H
Definitely worth booking! The surf lesson was super fun and our instructor Kurt was awesome. He was great at teaching people who have little to no experience. Highly recommend booking and was a highlight of my visit to Tamarindo
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : Justin_M
I did it!!! I surfed!! I am pretty good at sports and have decent balance, but so many people had told me how difficult surfing was. Within 10 minutes I was up and surfing. My instructor (Bryan I think?) was awesome. He was patient and explained things very well. Then he took me out there and pushed me into the wave, and then next think I know I was surfing!! I now realize why surfers are so skinny though. It is a lot of work getting out to the break. The ride in is fun though and worth it. I would highly recommend it, but be aware that it is strenuous.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : jraefullan
We had a great experience learning to surf for the first time. Manuel broke it down very simply and made sure we felt comfortable. Thanks, Manuel!
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : bronxnerd42
Luis was knowledgeable, patient, and an awesome teacher. He helped build my confidence and gave great pointers. 90 min is def a long time to be out in the water when you're not used to sun of this strength , so def hydrate and bring plenty of sun screen. Due to my awesome lesson, I'm motivated to rent a board and try again on my own.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : 989alannahl
My best friend & I travelled to Costa Rica in April 2024. I’ve always wanted to surf so surf lessons were definitely on the itinerary for me! She was more hesitant & with some convincing, I got her to agree to try! Kurt was our instructor and was amazing! He made us feel safe, and gave great instructions and insight the entire time we were out there. We had a blast and a great experience thanks to Kurt!
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : julial509
My daughters loved the vibe and instructor’s here, my 8 year old learned to surf on day 1 and then we booked a few more lessons each day and rented the boards as well. Steph was our “go to” and my daughter’s biggest cheerleader, she runs a tight ship and is so friendly and helpful with everything!
Carmen has so much patience and my daughter really enjoyed having her and learned so much.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : W1081QNkylec
Iguana surf came up on my google search for tours and after much research we booked multiple tours with them. They are SO responsive and helpful. Online and once you arrive in Tamarindo. The girl at the desk was so helpful and patient as we asked way too many questions 😆 . Our surf lesson was amazing. We had Kurt and would definitely recommend him. We booked a semi-private lesson (3 of us) and he was so good given we had different levels of experience in our group. He gave those of us who know how to surf some great tips and was incredible with our 9 year old son. Ask for Kurt if you go! We are also doing the zip line and boat tour later this week.
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Posted On : 2024-04-21
Posted By : Nomad49575607032
I had a surf lesson with Reyner. He explained everything to me in detail and is very motivated and funny. This was my first time surfing and I had a lot of fun I can definitely recommend him!
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Posted On : 2024-04-21
Posted By : Quest298501
I booked a 2-hr beginner group surfing lesson with Iguana during my vacation in Tamarindo and ended up having a private lesson with an instructor named Moises. Moises was great at giving clear surf and safety instructions, was encouraging while also challenging me to keep at it, which i appreciated. It was a fantastic introduction to surfing and I would definitely recommend the Iguana school and Moises ☺️.
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Posted On : 2024-04-20
Posted By : 364karismap
I highly recommended the iguana surf shop. My friends and I had Oscar as our instructor and he was a great teacher. He made us feel safe on the board and made our time enjoyable. Thanks, Oscar!
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Posted On : 2024-04-18
