I am a US citizen but i live in Costa Rica for about 4 years now, i have been to this town many times and had some regular expiriences and some really bad ones surfing here... there is much more then meets the eye when it comes to surf in a surfing town, anywhere you walk there is a surf... More

My husband and I took a private lesson and each had our own instructor. I was quite anxious and Michael was awesome! Very professional, safe, and so fun!! We felt after one lesson that we were ready to rent boards on our own. This is the only way to go! You get a professional, hands on lesson and pictures to... More

I had a really awesome experience here, having my first surf lessons with such professionals instructors...everything was safe and carried out in a relaxed and nice way...I want to suggest the school to whoever wants to try this exciting sport in the best way possible...recommended 100%!!!

If you ever daydreamed about learning how to surf, Tortuga Surf School is the way to go as Mike and team are phenomenal. I wish that I stayed more than one day in Jaco, just for their awesome surfing lessons, but I am happy that I learned so much in only 1 class. Definitely my favorite moment of an already... More

Tortuga Surt School is one of the best experiences that I never had before, I was kind of scare taking surf lessons before meet them because I had had some bad experiences in another surf school but after a couple of lessons with the Tortuga Surf team I could not believe what I am doing now, I can say this... More

I really enjoyed my surf lesson with Michael, he is a very a good teacher. And even though I don't swim I was able to learn all the basics. Which I loved to learn. Thanks for the good times!

We took 3 lessons with Tortuga and it was awesome! As beginners, we had the occasion to improve considerably our surf skills. Mike, Céline and all the instructors were dynamics and helpful. Jaco beach is good for different level of surfers. The Tortuga surf school even makes us think of going back in Jaco for another surf trip. Samuel &... More

My 9 year old daughter & I finally decided to brave the ocean & try surfing & we are both so glad we chose Tortuga Surf School to teach us. Mike & his awesome helper (sorry, can't remember his name!) gave us basic but important intruction out of the water & in no time at all we were in the... More

Hey great day at the beach, thank you Mike for helping me to faced my fear. Get back on the waves was great; cant wait to get back. I had a great time. I will see you soon! TX Melissa