"I left the cold shores and wet suits behind in England and landed in paradise. My soul was completely rejuvenated; cleansed by the surf, warmed by the laughing, fed by the fresh food. The people, the place – Pura Vida indeed."

Beatrix Ong, London

I want to thank you one last time for everything. You made our trip the best and I feel very lucky to have met such wonderful people (you all) during my short time in your beautiful country. Your surf lessons were much needed and greatly appreciated!!!! I can't wait to improve (slowly.. haha), using all of your advice! The food was great, the scenery was amazing, and the people were very kind. Thank you also for putting up with crazy phone calls and e-mails from my mom!!! hahah I will not forget my experience in Costa Rica and I cannot wait to return. Good luck with everything and take care! I hope to keep in touch!!!!

Many thanks,
Leah

Cathy and Annie

"My stay in Costa Rica at the Girl's Surf Adventures, hosted by Andrea Díaz, was much more than a vacation; it was a life changing experience! Pura Vida, the Costa Rica way of life resonates in the beautiful people, rich culture, extreme nature and of course the ocean waves. I went to Costa Rica to take my surfing to the next level and in seven days, with the professional instruction of Andrea, I was taken for the best rides of my life! Andrea was with us every step of the way and her love of the ocean and knowledge of the sport was priceless.

(From relaxing on the black sand beaches, hiking to waterfalls, flying through the rainforest canopy, having breakfast with whales, and surfing perfect waves day after day... the Roxy Surf Adventures of Costa Rica has it all!). Andrea, thank you for sharing your life, your knowledge, your spirit! It was the best vacation of my life! Pura Vida! Cathy Mathwig.

Take care,
Cathy

Dee Dubrisky MD, New York. Just wanted to thank you for a great Surf Diva week in March - you were an awesome instructor and we all loved to watch you rip!

I also wanted to tell you that when we went on the Canapy Tour in Samara - I mentioned to the guys giving us the tour that you were our instructor. They said "Andrea Diaz from Tamarindo - she rocks!" We said - yeah we know!! Just wanted to let you know that you inspired us to - stay strong!

Dee Dubrisky. MD, New York.

''Andrea, Gloriana, Nino and Gilbert...muchas gracias por todo! My time with you was way beyond expectations! Besides all the fun and giggles at the surf Adventures you have given me the most professional guidance and support with the surf lessons and all that with so much passion. I will always be grateful for this experience as it helped me beat my fear for being in the open sea after my first hand experience in the tsunami. I am now surfing wildly across south america and I am confident and loving it! Thank you for giving me one of the best times in my life...Pura Vida!''

Nicole Bloch, Journalist, South Africa.

It was very nice to meet you. Thank you for the time you spent with Grace.
It meant a lot to her and was the highlight of her trip.
Hope to see you again soon.

Kevin S. Cauley
Lehman & Cauley, LLP
Georgia, USA

Waves CR... wow. What an amazing, unforgettable experience. So spiritually rejuvenating. I hope to bring my brothers back with me next year for the adventure all over again. Andrea, Gloriana, Gilbert and Nino are such a talented, loving and patient team. I've never been so sore in my life--I got an intense workout every day--and could barely get out of bed in the morning--it felt GREAT! Surfing with crocs, yoga in the hill top, delicious dinners, cold beers, jungle water falls, a massage on the deck and beautiful sunsets--absolutely amazing. It was such a gift to be welcomed by the CR team and given a little glimpse of how beautiful the people and country really are. Thank you for everything--you are such a hard working group and you made my vacation to Costa Rica absolutely unforgettable.

Laura

"Waves Costa Rica Surf Adventures went beyond even my wildest expectations. I had a near perfect week of surfing, yoga in the jungle, canopy zip lines, waterfalls and beach tours. I've never been so physically exhausted and felt so great. The staff is amazing and everyone was so relaxed and accomodating. I was worried about booking a "package" vacation but it didn't feel like that at all. It felt like hanging out with friends. From Edwin picking me up at the airport to Andrea, Mitzam, Gaby and Nino - not only were they super supportive about my surfing but they made everything so easy. I never had to worry about anything. And they took me to some of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen that I never would have found on my own. I don't have enough great things to say about Waves Costa Rica Surf Adeventures in Hermosa! PURA VIDA!!"
Shannon Morozv

Hola Andrea,

Te escribo para agradecerte por las clases de Surf. La verdad es que Nino supero todas mis expectativas, en todo, servicio, profesionalidad, cortesia. Mis amigos pasaron un dia increible, aprendieron y se divertieron.
Estoy tan impresionado que me gustaria saber si Nino da clases individuales, o si hay un paquete para personas que ya conocen lo basico pero que quieren avanzar. Yo puedo surfear pero no soy consistente y me gustaria subir mi nivel. Tienes algo que me pueda ayudar?

Nuevamente te agradezco toda tu ayuda y atencion.

“Hola everyone:

I wanted to tell all my friends about a great experience. So I'm sending you this email. I spent the last week learning to surf in Costa Rica. What a great experience.

Costa Rica is beautiful country. Probably the most beautiful place I've ever visited. But what left the greatest impression was the people. I found the people in Costa Rica without exception friendly, helpful, genuine and ever smiling. By the way, the women there are smoking good looking. And the surfing in Costa Rica is outstanding.

While in Costa Rica I went to Waves Surf Camp. You can visit them at Wavescr.com to learn more. Waves is run by three amigos - Andrea Diaz, Gilbert Brown, and Nino Myrie. They all rip and are three of the best surfers and Costa Rica. They all have the championships to prove it.
Most of all they are very nice people. Nino Myrie was my teacher at Waves and had me riding waves from the very first day. "Yeah mon, surfing pretty good." How cool is that!?!?
I learned so much and had so much fun. Thanks Nino.

Nino is only 20 but was recently featured in Surfing Magazine as one of the up and coming young guys in the sport. With his talent, looks, natural athletic ability and great attitude - Nino is going place in the surfing world. No doubt about it!

If you're thinking about learning to surf or want to improve your surfing Waves Surf Camp is the place. Andrea, Gilbert and Nino will make it happen.

It's not just about the surfing. Costa Rica is a wonderful country. "

Pura Vida.

Doug