In Polynesian culture, Hopupu means the pleasure of a dip in the sea among the waves, and that is exactly what this school, operating in José Ignacio since 1997, teaches. Its base is at Playa Brava, between Parador La Huella and the lighthouse, one of the loveliest corners of the coast for getting in the water. Lessons are one-on-one or in small groups, with instructors who know the local sea by heart.

The offer ranges from people who have never set foot on a board to passionate surfers looking for new waves to ride. If you're passing through the village, a sunset lesson at the Brava is one of those experiences that define a holiday in José Ignacio. Write or call to arrange a time according to the state of the sea, because here the wave rules before the clock does.