Surfing lessons in Manual Antonio - highlight of my trip - I took a surf lesson at Glen’s school in Manuel Antonio last week. It was amazing and I’d do it a million times again. Sebastian was my instructor and he was fantastic. I also met Glen, the owner, who provided some insight during the initial overview and he was lovely. Sebastian was absolutely delightful to work with and he is an incredible teacher. Heavy focus on safety and technique which I appreciated. Once we got in the water, I was surprised by how quickly I managed to get up. Sebastian’s guidance was very useful and he offered feedback along the way to help me improve. In between waves, he also shared some tips on how best to enjoy wildlife on Costa Rica. I cannot think of a better way to enjoy Manuel Antonio than by learning to surf from such a kind and intelligent human who is enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge with others. The school also lets you borrow their boards to practice at no additional charge after you’ve completed a lesson, which is nice. I wish I could go back a 1,000 times to surf with Sebastian…definitely one of the coolest things I’ve ever done and the highlight of my trip.

Great experience in Manuel Antonio - I used Glen Castro for my surfing lesson and parasailing. My surf instructor, Sebastian, was an excellent surfer and attentive instructor. Added perk of doing the lesson through Glen Castro was that he lets you use the surfboard for free for the rest of your time in Manuel Antonio. Also, Glen was kind enough to put a chair and umbrella out for my wife for no extra cost. Parasailing was done with one of the two main groups at the beach (I guess Glen was a salesperson for them?). It was my first time parasailing, but it felt totally safe. Highly recommend trying it!

Surf's Up! - Fantastic lesson from a professional surfer. He was patient with us, a great teacher and a lot of fun to be with. You will not be disappointed!

Highly recommend! - Great experience! The instruction was top tier and the instructors were very good at meeting you at your level. I went with my partner who had never surfed before and he was able to get up! For me, they were wonderful at challenging me with bigger waves since I had more experience. All in all, a super fun time.

Exceptional Experience - My two daughters were up and surfing in no time. Their instructor was Glen's brother Derek, who is a pro surfer .throughout the world. We later.found out Glen was as well.Glen's wife , Angie, brought us a cabana and chairs for $20 for the day and was there to bring food, drinks, anything you meed. We ended up up working with Glen to arrange every trip we did that week. Every one was exceptional and Glen cbecked in constantly to make sure we were happy. We found that he is very well known and respected in Maniel Antonio and his word is gold. It was like having family in Costa Rica.

Very friendly - Glen was great, extremely friendly ...gave the kids boogie boards for free and we also rented the beach umbrella and chairs

the OG surf teachers of manuel antonio! - amazing lesson! they waste no time, and i got to surf so many waves. when i went it was 1:1 instruction (less tourism in august, not sure if it’s always like that!) and i really enjoyed it! they’re great at giving you detailed ways to get better each time you get on the board. 100% my favorite thing in costa rica!

Great for beginners - Before you even get started, make sure and be prepared to tell all the other surf vendors who may approach you that you already have a reservation with Glen. They will direct you to his canopy on the beach. They were very patient instructors. It was a great time even though my balance issues defeated their great instructions.

Awesome experience! - My friends and I wanted to have one last excursion while in Costa Rica and we are so happy we chose surfing! This was an awesome experience with knowledgable guides who helped us three beginners get up multiple times. Would definitely recommend Glen and his crew!

Glen is the man - This surf lesson was the reason I will be surfing each summer for the foreseeable future. Glen is the man. He gives excellent advice and is very patient. The beach itself is perfect for beginners or intermediate surfers, and you can tell he is doing what he does because he loves it. I’ll be back Glen - thank you!