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Del Mar Surf Camp is the premiere surf camp in Costa Rica with over nine years of experience teaching people how to surf. We provide a maximum of 2 to 1 student to instructor ratio with local Costa Rican surfers providing a safe and quality surf instruction guaranteed for everyone to catch waves. Our all inclusive surf camps include everything from daily yoga classes, daily nature walks & healthy meals to create the perfect vacation in paradise. Owned & operated by local Costa Rican, you can be rest assured that your experience will exemplify all the "Pura Vida" culture Costa Rica has to offer.

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30 Mar 2014

“Amazing surf vacation in Costa Rica!”

20 Feb 2014

“Caminho Magico: One of the most Magical Places on Earth”

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Santa Teresa 154, Santa Teresa 60111, Costa Rica

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JKNYC2014

New York City, New York

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Reviewed March 30, 2014

Amazing surf vacation in Costa Rica!

The staff at Del Mar was extremely kind and accommodating - they helped my friend and I plan the perfect surf vacation on a set budget. They arranged surf lessons, yoga classes, zip line tours and paddle boarding not to mention they were super helpful...More

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Janette_Chung

Sydney

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Reviewed February 20, 2014

Caminho Magico: One of the most Magical Places on Earth

Thanks to Del Mar Surf Camp Santa Teresa/Mal Pais my heart burst open to the beating soul of the world, filled to the brim and overflowing with Pura Vida ‘the pure life’. The fresh ocean and jungle prana. The spectacular sunsets (ones that paint the...More

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Lavie3belle

Zurich, Switzerland

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Reviewed January 23, 2014

Yoga and Surf – really inspiring!

One week surf and yoga at Del Mar Surf Camp in Santa Teresa: Just great! I stayed at Nautilus Hotel and met with Juan, the surf instructor from Del Mar, every morning for surfing. He explained everything really well and challenged me to paddle and...More

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katlam

Brooklyn, New York

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Reviewed June 17, 2013

Amazing

Thank you, Lucio, Tule and Mickey for teaching me how to surf. Especially Lucio for sharing his love of surfing nearly every day of my stay in Santa Teresa. Each session (7 total) was extremely fun. The guys have a great, relaxed way of teaching...More

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xtotheq

Brooklyn, New York

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Reviewed June 17, 2013

great instructors

took 4 lessons with Del Mar through Pranamar Villas and am so sad I couldn't stay and learn more. Lucio was at all our group lessons and Tulle and Ricky rotated turns, but they were all wonderful - very helpful and clear with their teaching....More

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Pura Vida from Costa Rica! We are very happy to hear that the boys took good care of your group. Thanks for the positive comments about our surf lessons and instructors! Looking forward to see you guys back surfing with Del Mar Surf Camp Saludos...More

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rachmac13

Geneva, Switzerland

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Reviewed May 20, 2013

Fantastic surf experience

Highly recommend the surf lessons with Del Mar Surf Camp. We stayed at the Pranamar villas which were amazing and we were met there every day by the surf instructors at whatever time suited us. For most lessons, we had Juan who is very professional,...More

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Thank you for your review! Del Mar Family is super happy to know that you had a good time. Juan is an amazing indivudual and we are lucky to have him as a surf instructor. Glad that you enjoyed the surf with us! Please come...More

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Code3LB

Truckee, California

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Reviewed May 1, 2013

Ready to catch the outside wave!

Amazing instruction by Luciano! I stayed at Pranamar and met with Luciano every day for surf time. We walked to on the Playa and talked about the ocean, waves, breaks, tides. I felt comfortable and challenged, I was able to ride small waves. I only...More

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Thank you so much for your review. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your surfing experience with Del Mar. Luciano is an amazing person and instructor. We are glad to know that you felt in good hands and in a safe enviroment! We...More

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Theresa G

New York City, New York

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Reviewed March 22, 2013

The BEST in Santa Teresa!

There aren't enough good things I can say about Del Mar. They're professional, they're passionate about teaching and they're experienced with the waves in Santa Teresa. I had about 10 private lessons with Ricky during my stay. I knew he was a good choice during...More

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Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy that you felt safe and well instructed. Ricky will be delighted with your comments. We look forward to see you back surfing with Del Mar! Pura Vida, Del Mar Surf Camp Santa Teresa

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Virginia R

Madrid, Spain

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Reviewed December 26, 2012

Una experiencia maravillosa - A wonderful experience.

Fuimos a una boda y de paso a aprender un poquito de surf, la verdad es que la experiencia no pudo ser mejor, tanto como el instructor como Berni, son personas increibles y muy simpaticas que te ayudan en todo y hace que tu primera...More

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Saludos desde Santa Teresa! Muchas gracias por tu comentario, nos da mucha alegría saber que disfrutaste con la experiencia de...More

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dbeals

Brooklyn, New York

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Reviewed December 10, 2012

Great time and wonderful instructor

Had a great time learning to surf with Del Mar. We stayed at Pranamar and had Ismael as our private instructor. He was great! The surfing was a short walk from the hotel, just down the beach. To be honest, i was a bit apprehensive,...More

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Greetings from Del Mar Santa Teresa, Thank you so much for the review. We are delighted to know that you had a good experience surfing with Ismael! We look forward to see you again on the future surfing with Del Mar! Pura Vida, Del Mar...More

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