La Barca Surf House

I can't say enough good things about Oasis. Everyone that works at Oasis is super helpful and kind; making each day special. The surf lessons are top notch--the best I've ever had. Cris, the head surf instructor, took the time to learn about my past surfing experience and understand what my goals were; providing excellent feedback to me after every ride and making it a very fun experience for me. The group photo analysis was super helpful and you get to keep the photos! I took the intensive Spanish lessons, which provides two 1.5 hour lessons each day. Having two different teachers is awesome because you learn in a different way from each one. Romi and Angie were simply awesome and very patient with me as I struggled through the lessons. They are both committed to helping you learn the language with cultural context. The La Barca Surf House is a really nice place with just the right amount of socializing and privacy. The owners' home is part of the surf house and you feel like they are sharing their home with you. The excursions and fitness classes are terrific. Several times during my stay there were ad hoc activities such as movie night on the beach and making food together. I fell in love with Oasis and Oaxaca and will be going back annually.