Best surfing experience!! - Alvaro and the coaches at Salt Water Surf Co are amazing. I came in with no experience and with his instruction and guidance helped me develop my confidence and skill with each wave, Even in large and challenging water conditions, I always felt safe and confident. So thankfully for the lessons with Salt Water Surfing Co ! I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to improve or learn their surfing, regardless of your skill level.

Best surf instructors I’ve worked with - I can’t say enough great things about Alvaro and the Saltwater Surf instructors. These guys are super technical and able to help anyone see massive improvements in their surfing abilities in a short amount of time. I always felt safe in the water despite some choppy conditions and made huge strides in my confidence and overall surfing abilities in just a few days. Can’t wait to see them again!

Best instructor for every level ! - Had great time learning whit Alvaro! Went from the basic to solve previously acquired bad habits, to paddling out to the lineup within a few days. Thank you for everything! Max

The most amazing instructor with the best teaching style. - Alvaro has been an amazing instructor! His teaching style has really helped me improve quickly. He gives clear instructions and is very professional. I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn from him and I am planning to go back and take more lessons with him.

Thank you to Alvaro! Memories for a lifetime! 🤙 🏄‍♀️ 💫 - My husband and I, and our 2 kids (ages 13 and 8) were lucky enough to be referred to Alvaro through friends. We were instantly in good hands, and despite being nervous started surfing almost immediately! The place is ideal and Alvaro made us feel safe and inspired. We can’t wait to come back for more. We are so grateful to have met Alvaro and his team. Pura Vida!!!

Excellent Surf Instruction - I am a former high level athletic instructor. I have worked with hundreds of coaches over the years. The coaches at Salt Water Surf Company are not only highly qualified and technical instructors, they also clearly care deeply about the people they work with. I spent 7 days working with their coaches and I strongly recommend them. They are knowledgeable, and excellent with any level of surfer regardless of the individual surfers experience. I will be visiting Costa Rica again and plan to work with the coaches at Salt Water Surf Company when I return.

Amazing surf instructor!! - I’ve had surf instructors in the past that were good but no comparison to Alvaro! Not only is he certified (most instructors aren’t), he is patient, super knowledgeable and passionate about teaching you how to surf. He also breaks every detail down for you so you get it and it’s easy to understand. My surfing has improved so much thanks to him, also you can see that he cares a lot by the way he teaches and helps you, Thanks again Alvaro!

Álvaro is a great mix of professional and fun. We always have a great time with him and he takes good care of us 😊 - Álvaro instructs my kids and I often at the Playa Hermosa Beach. He is excellent with all three of us and our individual needs. He is very experienced, knowledgeable, punctual, focused, kind, considerate and very helpful in his instruction. We all really enjoy our time with him and have a lot of fun :)

Excellent first-time surfing experience with a seasoned professional instructor - Alvaro was a very good teacher - one of the best I’ve ever experienced for any sport or outdoor activity. This was my first time surfing, and I felt I developed good skills under his direction. He communicated principles and methods very clearly. He was clearly committed to our progress, safety, and enjoyment. My wife and I are in our sixties and reasonably fit, and our son is 31 and very athletic. He helped all three of us enjoy surfing and progress in our skills. He was encouraging but firm. It was also clear he had the respect of his peers on the beach. I will definitely come back to Santa Theresa to surf, and I will make sure he is available when I do.

Highly recommend! - Excellent instructor! Very knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. This was my first time surfing, and Alvaro helped me get up the first day!