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[verityrose]

Dear people

I am hoping to go traveling for 3 months next year and would like to incorporate learning to surf. I have been thinking about taking a course in a surf school in south America as opposed to Australia as I have more of a desire to explore this edge of the world. However as a total novice I wondered if anyone has any advise or information as to surf schools in South America, is this a good place for a new comer to learn and if so what are recommended locations.

I would really appreciate any help or advice anyone can offer.

Many thanks Verity

[starlagurl]

Hi Verity, I just did a quick search of TravelPod and found some blogs about learning to surf in South America:

In Ecuador:
http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entri...74240/tpod.html

In Brazil:
http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entri...71820/tpod.html

[mmbcross]

Peru and Costa Rica are the most developed surf destinations in S. America, with some lesser places in Guatemala and Ecuador.

Here are some links:

Peru:
http://www.perusurfguides.com/

Costa Rica:
http://www.crsurf.com/

Ecuador:
http://www.casasol.com/surfing-ecuador.php

Guatemala:
http://www.surfinguatemala.com/main.php

Mexico:
http://www.surfinginmexico.com/

Keep in mind that the Pacific coast is good for surf, not so much the Atlantic Coast that tends to have more "dumper" waves.

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