Surf School

Pato's Surf School

Samara, Nicoya · $$

Verified against live sources on June 16, 2026

Family-owned surf school in the center of Playa Samara offering lessons for all levels with ISA and CPR certified instructors. They also rent kayaks and SUP boards, run kayak tours to Isla Chora, and offer multi-day surf camps.

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Approximate location. Pato's Surf School serves the Samara area; contact them for the exact spot.

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