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Amazing experience!

Reviewed Mar 22, 2024
I was so nervous days before going surfing. Within 5 min. With being with Toro, he put me at eaze and gave me great confidence. He's an amazing surf coach with eazy techniques to get up.
Thanks for the fun and stories Toro.
Danielle
Williams Lake BC 🇨🇦
Date of stay: February 2024
Room Tip: Loved Bkue surf to stay at! So cozy and comfy!
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded Mar 26, 2024
Thank you, Danielle, for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that Toro helped ease your nerves and boost your confidence so quickly. We're thrilled you had a great time and enjoyed Toro's coaching. We hope to see you back on the waves soon for more fun and stories! 🏄‍♂️😊
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Reviewed January 15, 2024

Toro is the an amazing surf instructor. He will work with you until you improve, and he always makes each lesson so fun. The beach is incredibly nice, and the waves are perfect size for learning to surf. Strongly recommend coming here and getting surf lessons!

Date of stay: December 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
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General Account Blue Surf Sanctuary, Owner at Blue Surf Sanctuary, responded to this reviewResponded March 26, 2024

Thank you for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that Toro's dedication and fun approach to teaching made your surfing experience enjoyable and productive. We take pride in our beautiful beach and perfect waves for learning. We appreciate your recommendation and can't wait to welcome you back for more surfing adventures.

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Reviewed January 15, 2024

I am a novice surfer really just learning and Toro was absolutely incredible.

His knowledge of surfing and his calm thoughtful style helped me learn the building block fundamentals of surfing in a relaxed extremely fun way. Some of my other family members are expert surfers and they too found Toro to be the absolute best.

For beginners, intermediate and experts Toro is truly a great teacher and a great person and I recommend him with the absolute highest ratings and most confidence!!!

Dan Jurkowitz

Date of stay: December 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
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General Account Blue Surf Sanctuary, Owner at Blue Surf Sanctuary, responded to this reviewResponded March 26, 2024

Hi Dan - Thank you so much for your kind words about your experience with Toro! We're thrilled to hear that he was able to cater to surfers of all levels and create a fun and relaxed learning environment for you and your family. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we're grateful for your highest ratings and confidence in Toro's teaching abilities. We look forward to welcoming you all back for more surfing adventures in the future!

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Reviewed January 15, 2024

A trip to Santa Teresa isn't complete without a surf lesson with Toro! We've now taken multiple lessons with Toro. He's an incredible instructor and perfect for surfers of all skill levels. He's always a highlight of our vacation!

Date of stay: December 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
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General Account Blue Surf Sanctuary, Owner at Blue Surf Sanctuary, responded to this reviewResponded March 26, 2024

Thank you for making us a part of your Santa Teresa experience! We're thrilled to hear that Toro's surf lessons have become a highlight of your vacation. It's fantastic to know that he's been able to cater to surfers of all skill levels and provide unforgettable experiences. We can't wait to have you back for more surf lessons with Toro in the future!

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Reviewed January 15, 2024

I went surfing with Toro at the Blue Surf Sanctuary and had the best time ever. Toro is truly a special person who makes each surfing experience unique and once-in-a-lifetime. Not only was it very fun, Toro is extremely safe. Thanks again Toro.

Date of stay: December 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank Clayton J
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Reviewed January 13, 2024

Toro and Blue Surf Sanctuary were the highlight of our two weeks in Costa Rica. This is no small statement as we spent the first week of our Christmas vacation rappelling down waterfalls and shooting the rapids in the Arenal area before heading south to Santa Teresa. I originally reached out to Toro to help me find someone with local knowledge of Santa Teresa who could safely assist my 14 year old son on where to surf in the area. We scheduled a private session the first day we arrived and within 20 minutes my son was dropping into beautiful waves and loving every minute of it. We stayed till dark and made plans to return the next day for a beginners lesson for my wife and daughter. Once again Toro and his staff delivered the next morning as my family were all laughing and surfing together. Throughout the week we returned to the same break and Toro continued to give my son instruction and confidence which elevated his skills more and more every day. On one evening Toro even joined him for a fun session like old friends which turned out to be the best session of our trip. I can say that Toro's love of surfing is evident from the first minute you meet him and more importantly his passion to share that love with others is genuine. If you are looking for Pura Vida you will find it at Blue Surf Sanctuary. We already have plans to return later in the year.

The Cannons

Date of stay: December 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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