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Learn how to surf in Tamarindo, one of the best spots around for beginners! Or if you are intermediate and looking to take that next step in your surfing career we have great instructors for you.
Learn to surf with Mariano and other trusted local surfers right here in Tamarindo!
My name is Mariano and Tamarindo is exactly where I first learned to surf! I am so excited to share my passion for surfing through teaching in this beautiful place I get to call home. Learn to surf like a local with my amazing team. Pura Vida
We also provide surfing photography and videography for an additional fee, please inquire with us prior to your lesson in order to reserve capturing your surfing session!
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Why book this from Playa Flamingo
Playa Flamingo sits at the center of Guanacaste's Gold Coast, with a full-service marina and an easy corridor to Potrero, Brasilito, Conchal, and Tamarindo. Basing here keeps this kind of surfing experience close: short transfers, a real harbor for boats, and the flexibility to pair it with a beach day.
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