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SURF
SCHOOL
COSTA RICA, GUATEMALA, PERU
“The joy of surfing is so many things combined, from the physical exertion of it, to the challenge of it, to the mental side of the sport.” —Kelly Slater
Get involved in something completely new—remember the TRAVEL in work-study-travel and enjoy some fun in the sun with Maximo Nivel’s Surf School programs. Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru are world class surfing destinations and now you can get a taste of this fantastic sport! We offer week-long surf schools—professionally run and supervised with all equipment provided—on 3 of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
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LEARN TO SURF IN MANUEL ANTONIO
COSTA RICA
Known for being the home of the most beautiful beach in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio proves to be a perfect destination for surfers of all levels. The beach life in Manuel Antonio is the epitome of the ‘Pura Vida’ way of life that Costa Rica offers, allowing you to kick back, relax, catch some waves (and some rays), and all around just enjoy life.
– English-speaking, certified instructor
– Surf equipment rental
– Transportation to/from surf sites
– 2-3 hours per day of private instruction
– Lounge chairs and refreshments
– 6 nights in a shared room with a traditional family-stay
LEARN TO SURF IN EL ZONTE
GUATEMALA
Our Guatemala surf school is, in fact, located in El Zonte, El Salvador. Our staff pick you up at the airport, and take you just over the border. You not only escape for a beach getaway, but experience another country and culture in addition to Guatemala. El Zonte, a small village divided by the mouth of a river, offers a relaxing atmosphere and is home to many local surfers. Outside of surfing, enjoy hanging out by the hotel pool, kicking back in a hammock, and taking in the ocean view.
– Round Trip Shuttle bus transportation (between La Antigua and El Salvador)
– English-speaking, certified instructor
– Surf equipment rental
– 9 hours of one-on-one surf instruction
– 6 nights of housing
– 3 meals per day at hotel restaurant in El Salvador
LEARN TO SURF IN PEÑASCAL
PERU
Spend the week on the beautiful Beach Peñascal soaking up the sun and learning to ride waves with a staff of very experienced surfers in Peru. One of the top surfing beaches near Lima, the area boasts excellent weather all year round and offers varying surf breaks to suit surfers of all abilities from beginner onward.
– Round Trip Shuttle Bus Transportation (between Surf School and Surfing sites)
– English-speaking, E-RYT 200 certified instructor
– Surf equipment rental
– 4 hours/day of group instruction
– 5 nights accommodation in a private room
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