OUR STORY

Flash is blond, but 100 % tico born in Liberia. He learnt to surf at Playa Naranjo, also known as Witch's Rock. He and his friends from Liberia hiked for hours through the national park, with their boards under their arm to surf in front of the magic rock. It was a time with no worries, only surfing on his mind. At the age of 15 he left the city life in Liberia and moved to Playa Marbella to pursue a beach life where he could surf and fish every day. It sounds like a dream, but it was hard and he learned valuable lessons during this period of time. Flash eventually decided to move to Tamarindo, where he got the opportunity to become a surf instructor at WRSC. It was there, Flash developed new techniques to teach people how to surf, including video analysis and surf seminars. In May 2016, Flash stopped working at the surf camp. It was time for him to move on and start-up his own business. With over 20 years of teaching surfing to all levels, Flash is one of the most experienced instructors in the whole country. But that’s not it, he is one of those people that is “Pura Vida” at heart and will always make sure you’re having the time of your life!

Johanna is from the mountains in Sweden. She tried skiing for the first time when she was three years old and she loved it! She started to compete in racing at the age of 5 after winning her first gold medal at a race in her hometown Åre. She eventually took up mogul skiing, a more relaxed sport in Sweden at that time. Johanna proceeded to study at the ski academy and competed on a high level in moguls, until she turned 20. After graduating from the ski academy in 2012, she went to Tamarindo, Costa Rica for the first time. This trip made her open up her eyes and she realized that life offers so many amazing opportunities if you live with an open mind and open heart. The following year she decided to go back to Central America to explore Nicaragua and also take her first 200h Yoga Teacher Training. From there she went back to Tamarindo, Costa Rica where she and Flash found each other. Johanna traveled home to Sweden again after a few months in Tamarindo. It was then she realized that Costa Rica was the place where she wanted to live and Flash was the man she wanted to live with. We believe that everything happens for a reason and some things are just meant to be. We take one day at a time and enjoy every second! 

THE COMPANY

Our vision for Ocean Tours Costa Rica is to show you the real life in Costa Rica behind the big hotels and tourist traps. We want you to see the beauty of the whole country. Costa Rica is small, but has so much to offer including volcanos, rainforest and a beautiful coastline that awaits to be discovered! All activities with us are exclusive for private persons, small or larger groups. We take care of all our clients and ensure everyone is happy and safe. Let us show you our favorite spots from the beach to the mountains, world class surfing, fishing and the best local food Costa Rica has to offer. Then you'll understand the real meaning of "Pura Vida"!

Enjoy life one wave at a time!

Flash, Johanna & Melissa