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Manny Gonzalez Surf School

Name: Manny Gonzalez Surf School
Rating: 5

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 3 reviews

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Age 4+

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Manny Gonzalez Surf School is a water activity in Cabo rated 5.0/5 by 3 TripAdvisor reviewers; from about $75 per person; lasts 2 hours; minimum age 4.

About

Manny Gonzalez Surf School operates out of San José del Cabo, working the breaks along the East Cape where the Gulf meets open water. The 5/5 rating comes from three reviews, so it's a small sample, but consistent marks suggest the instruction is direct and the wave selection works for beginners who don't want to spend half the lesson paddling against shore break. Most surf schools in the area run similar formats — foam boards, wetsuits if the water's cool, two-hour blocks timed to the tide. What separates one from another usually comes down to instructor patience and whether they're willing to move spots if conditions turn. With only three reviews logged, there's not enough pattern data to confirm how Manny's operation handles those variables, but the perfect score at least indicates no one left frustrated. If you're booking, ask about group size and whether they adjust location based on swell. Small details, but they matter when you're standing up for the first time.

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Category: water
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $75
Minimum age: 4+
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Setting: outdoor
Booking partner: direct
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