Davide Cruciani & Michelle Jimenez

Husband and wife team Davide Cruciani and Michelle Jimenez own and operate The Girl And The Sea Surf School in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. TwoCan Retreats’ go-to teachers when it comes to surf instruction, Michelle, born in the city of Heredia, Costa Rica, moved to Santa Teresa more than 15 years ago and never looked back. She is one of the founders of the local Asociacion de Surf which organizes surf contests and teaches kids how to surf. She is a certified ISA Surf Instructor and lifeguard and has been featured on ESPN. Plus, she can speak English, Spanish and Italian. Davide came to Santa Teresa from Italy more than 10 years ago, and he believes every day should be filled with good food, love, and, hopefully, surfing.

Davide and Michelle don’t take surfing lightly. It is their passion and lifestyle. That’s why they created The Girl And The Sea Surf School, so more people could experience the thrill and tranquility of surfing. Their surf lessons are designed to be fun and insightful for every woman, man or child who wants to learn – regardless of age or surfing ability. They break surfing down into easy-to-understand steps and drills that make for an exhilarating day on the water. The result: a life-changing, transformative surf experience in magical Santa Teresa, a place where time slows, shoulders drop, and spirits soar. The ocean is the biggest place on this planet and once you connect with Davide and Michelle in a Santa Teresa shorebreak, there is no turning back.

Davide and Michelle facilitate the surfing program for the Waves of Joy Ultimate Costa Rica Family Adventure retreat.