Outdoor Ecuador Spanish & Surf School

Outdoor Ecuador Spanish & Surf School

Outdoor Ecuador Spanish & Surf School
5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Our location, culture, and programs are all designed to maximize your opportunity to learn the language, meet people from around the world, create lifelong memories, and capitalize on your overall experience here in Ecuador.
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  • Tanner W
    1 contribution
    Best Vibes
    Outdoor Ecuador was one of my favourite experiences while travelling through Ecuador and Peru. The vibes here are incredible & welcoming and the staff are some of the sweetest people I’ve met. Our surf lessons were amazing and super reasonably priced, and the surf boards are awesome quality. We also rented boards after our lessons and the prices cannot be beat. Special shoutout to Leo, who works there, for being so cool! Highly recommend this place to anyone looking to surf or work on their Spanish skills.
    MUCHAS GRACIAS POR TU FEEDBACK Tanner! :) We are so happy to hear that you had a great time learning spanish and surf while visiting OLON! Big hugs from all of us and we do appreciated your kind words. We will love to see you again... Saludos!!!!
    Written January 7, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited December 2022
    Written December 23, 2022
  • Daniel w
    2 contributions
    The best you can get
    I had the most wonderful time with Outdoor Ecuador! Lessons with Luis were amazing, as we conversed in Spanish all the time and shared so many laughs. Having 3 hours of private Spanish lessons each day with Luis, and 1,5 hour of private surfing lessons with David was all anyone can ask for. During my stay I stayed with a local family, which was such a lovely, warm and humbling experience. The stay was organized by Outdoor Ecuador, who helped me with everything. I stayed for one week and my Spanish improved so much. Una organización increíble, muchos gracias por todo!
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written February 4, 2023
  • Sarah N
    4 contributions
    Fantastic week of surfing and spanish
    We have only great things to say about Outdoor Ecuador! We had a week of surf lessons in the morning and Spanish lessons in the afternoon. The lessons were all fantastic quality. Davide was a brilliant and technical surf instructor. In a week he took us from never having touched a surf board to standing up and feeling confident in the ocean. Dario was an excellent, kind and incredibly patient spanish teacher. Over the weeks course we went from really no Spanish at all to being able to have basic conversations and gaining an understanding of grammar. The lessons all take place in the lovely beach town of Olon with its big beach and lots of cafes/ restaurants. Leo did a great job of helping us organise everything in Olon and was really helpful and responsive over email before we arrived. Bruno drove us to Olon from Guayaquil and the transfer was very smooth and hassle free. Outdoor Equador has such a welcoming and friendly atmosphere that you immediately feel part of their community. After a week it is very difficult to leave! I would recommend anyone in Ecuador to spend some time there.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written April 27, 2023
  • Claudia M
    3 contributions
    Great surfing lessons in a family environment!
    We were looking for private lessons for our kids who are all under 12 y.o, but we were trying to avoid the chaos of Montañita. I reached out via WhatsApp, after stumbling upon the school during a drive in Olón, and received an answer from Luis within an hour. I explained what I was looking for, and we were able to schedule private lessons almost immediately. Bruno, Luis and Leo were incredibly patient, kind and encouraging to the kids. All 3 of them stood up within 30 minutes of the first lesson. We loved it, so we kept scheduling sessions one after the other. I would definitely recommend to check them out and to give them a visit. We’re already planning on our next visit, and we will definitely be coming back for more lessons!
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written August 31, 2023
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Claudia M
3 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
We were looking for private lessons for our kids who are all under 12 y.o, but we were trying to avoid the chaos of Montañita. I reached out via WhatsApp, after stumbling upon the school during a drive in Olón, and received an answer from Luis within an hour. I explained what I was looking for, and we were able to schedule private lessons almost immediately. Bruno, Luis and Leo were incredibly patient, kind and encouraging to the kids. All 3 of them stood up within 30 minutes of the first lesson. We loved it, so we kept scheduling sessions one after the other. I would definitely recommend to check them out and to give them a visit.

We’re already planning on our next visit, and we will definitely be coming back for more lessons!
Written August 31, 2023
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Niklas
6 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Solo
The Team is super dedicated and great in giving you a superb experience. My Spanish course with Luis and Nadine were super good and my surfing classes with David were great.
Absolute recommendation.
Come to Olón and enjoy the town and especially the language and Spanish School Outdoor Ecuador.
Thanks to the team.
Written July 28, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Otto L
2 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Friends
This place was perfect for everything I needed! On the first day of our trip I went in and rented a board and I was very impressed by Leo's awesome attitude, great customer service and also the board was in perfect condition. At that time I also scheduled a surf lesson for the following day because Leo let me know the time when the conditions would be ideal for our group. The next morning our group of 4 took a lesson with David, he was a perfect instructor for us. 2 people in our group stayed closer in and he gave them more tailored advice while the other 2 of us paddled further out and would come back in when we needed advice. It was a highlight of my trip and one of the best surf lessons I've ever had. And then afterwards I got to continue using the board I had rented and Leo did a great job communicating with me and making sure I had everything I needed. Can't recommend this place enough.
Written June 27, 2023
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Sarah N
4 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Couples
We have only great things to say about Outdoor Ecuador! We had a week of surf lessons in the morning and Spanish lessons in the afternoon. The lessons were all fantastic quality. Davide was a brilliant and technical surf instructor. In a week he took us from never having touched a surf board to standing up and feeling confident in the ocean. Dario was an excellent, kind and incredibly patient spanish teacher. Over the weeks course we went from really no Spanish at all to being able to have basic conversations and gaining an understanding of grammar. The lessons all take place in the lovely beach town of Olon with its big beach and lots of cafes/ restaurants. Leo did a great job of helping us organise everything in Olon and was really helpful and responsive over email before we arrived. Bruno drove us to Olon from Guayaquil and the transfer was very smooth and hassle free. Outdoor Equador has such a welcoming and friendly atmosphere that you immediately feel part of their community. After a week it is very difficult to leave! I would recommend anyone in Ecuador to spend some time there.
Written April 27, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Arabella S
3 contributions
Jan. 2023 • Friends
I spent 5 days taking Spanish classes at Outdoor Ecuador and it was one of the highlights of my trip backpacking South America:) Everyone is so welcoming, I learned a ton and made great memories. Thank you so much!!!!
Written February 24, 2023
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Rich O
2 contributions
Feb. 2023 • Solo
Luis is a great instructor in spanish. And Sergio taught me beginner surfing. What a great combination! Everybody was very accommodating and I learned a lot.
Written February 10, 2023
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Daniel w
2 contributions
Jan. 2023 • Solo
I had the most wonderful time with Outdoor Ecuador! Lessons with Luis were amazing, as we conversed in Spanish all the time and shared so many laughs. Having 3 hours of private Spanish lessons each day with Luis, and 1,5 hour of private surfing lessons with David was all anyone can ask for. During my stay I stayed with a local family, which was such a lovely, warm and humbling experience. The stay was organized by Outdoor Ecuador, who helped me with everything. I stayed for one week and my Spanish improved so much. Una organización increíble, muchos gracias por todo!
Written February 4, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Brian Z
The Netherlands7 contributions
Jan. 2023 • Solo
What a amazing place! Loved it so much. The perfect place to learn Spanish. We went on surf trips and I was able to see really cool surf spots! Highly recommend.
Written January 26, 2023
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Tanner W
1 contribution
Dec. 2022
Outdoor Ecuador was one of my favourite experiences while travelling through Ecuador and Peru. The vibes here are incredible & welcoming and the staff are some of the sweetest people I’ve met. Our surf lessons were amazing and super reasonably priced, and the surf boards are awesome quality.
We also rented boards after our lessons and the prices cannot be beat.
Special shoutout to Leo, who works there, for being so cool!
Highly recommend this place to anyone looking to surf or work on their Spanish skills.
Written December 23, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
MUCHAS GRACIAS POR TU FEEDBACK Tanner! :) We are so happy to hear that you had a great time learning spanish and surf while visiting OLON! Big hugs from all of us and we do appreciated your kind words. We will love to see you again... Saludos!!!!
Written January 7, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Marieke L
2 contributions
Nov. 2022 • Solo
Outdoor is a great school in Olon. I took surf lessons with them. David is an excellent and very patient teacher. The people at outdoor are all super friendly! The equipment is also very good.
Written November 26, 2022
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Gracias por tu feedback Mariekel! Saludos desde Olon... Wishing you amazing waves and the best vibes in this year 2023... we look forward to see you in a near future! :) Buenas olas!!!!!
Written January 7, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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Outdoor Ecuador Spanish & Surf School is open:
  • Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Sat - Sat 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


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