The Good Surfing Experience in Jacó

You know this, and this is about my long experience in this "Vintage Caffetteria." I have a sweet tooth, and it's impossible not to eat sweets during the day. The pastry shop "Vintage Caffetteria" on Via del Ponte alle Mosse is my remedy for bad moods. Try discovering this café. Isabelle

This was only the second time I'd tried surfing. The first was when I was over 20 years younger and just rented a board and gave it a try on my own. I never managed to stand up then for more than a second or two. I walked up ready to surf and bought a two-hour private lesson. They provided the board, shirt, and instructor. I was successfully surfing my way back to shore on the first try after a little instruction. It probably helped that they put me on an enormous board to start, but a little instruction also went a long way. My instructor braved the surf on his own like a champ as I went back and forth from shore to the first breakers. Everyone I dealt with was great and spoke far better English than I do Spanish, which was more than enough for surf instruction. Jaco beach is also a great place for beginners learning to surf. The waves break consistently at the same place in maybe 4-5 feet of water, so very little paddling is needed to get to where you need to be to learn. The surf lesson also included board rental for two days, so you can keep going or come back the next day to keep riding the waves. If you are interested in learning to surf, you can't go wrong with these guys.

Surf instructors were so friendly and helpful! They even helped us with other experiences in Jaco. Would definitely recommend!

Had a great experience taking a surfing lesson from Marlon. He is a great teacher! I got up on the board several times and I only had one other surfing experience about 20 years ago previously. He was great at teaching the proper techniques and his English was easy to understand. I highly recommend taking a surfing lesson with Marlon.

I had such a great time at Cocalito Surf School. My instructor, Marlin, was awesome. He was incredibly patient, encouraging, and made the whole experience feel fun and comfortable from the start. As a beginner, I really appreciated how he broke down the basics and gave me plenty of time in the water to practice. I never felt rushed or overwhelmed, just supported the entire time. I learned a lot and had so much fun doing it. The price was fair as well as I only had a limited time but Marlin was able to teach me so much and still curate a supportive and fun experience. I would definitely recommend Cocalito Surf School and Marlin to anyone looking to learn how to surf or just have a great experience out on the water. I would absolutely do it again. Gracias por todo Marlin! Pura Vida

Great beach, convenient location, and friendly waves. I was laughing, surfing, and enjoying the lesson with the helpful staff. Everyone was kind with big smiles. Ask for Marlon if you go, tell him Kayla said Hi! 🤙🏼 In your lesson you’ll practice on the shore, stretch and prep, practice in the shallow area and then go out deep! It’s evident that Marlon enjoys his work and is genuinely cares about your experience!! He helped so much and was a great teacher, just like he promised. I doubted I could do it and he proved me wrong in the best way. 10/10, def recommend if you are looking for something fun and memorable to do in Jaco, or CR in general.

Such an amazing surf lesson experience. The entire staff was awesome from the very beginning. Marlon got us interested and excited about taking lessons, and Alfredo did a great job teaching us skills and techniques on the sand before we even got in the water. Darian also led a guided stretching session, which helped us feel prepared and comfortable. My group had instructors Darian, Robin, and Leo with us, and they stayed and guided us in the water the entire time. I felt very safe and supported throughout the lesson. The price was good for the level of attention and care we received. They even provided water and gave us a break, which we really appreciated. Special shoutout to Darian. He is so young but incredibly talented, patient, and professional, and truly one of the best instructors. I had a great time and would highly recommend these surf lessons to anyone.

We had a great time renting boards and getting a lesson here—Marlon helped us out, and he was the best! I will absolutely be coming back :)

My children took a surf lesson with Marlon. He was very professional and always made their safety his priority. He was with them the whole time, teaching and guiding them. The lesson was wonderful for them and for me. Marlon explained everything very well and inspired them with his passion for surfing. Now they want to continue practicing this beautiful sport.

Fantastic experience. The instructors were knowledgeable and fun. They were concerned with safety but also allowed us to progress at our own pace (dad, mom, 2 teenage boys and 11 year old daughter) The instructors recognized us the next day on the beach and allowed us to borrow boards to continue practicing. They seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs. We created a wonderful family memory and possible new hobby.