Gustavo was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. During his childhood and adolescence, he was very enthusiastic about sports and passionate about living a healthy lifestyle while enjoying the Latin culture. In 2001, he became internationally certified as a lifeguard and was a competing member of the national Argentinean high diving team. Gustavo completed his university studies at Universidad Abierta Interamericana in Buenos Aires graduating with honors and a degree in Tourism. Gustavo is a very friendly guy and he can make your vacations unforgettable. Surf Camp, Surfing in Costa Rica, Gustavo Merlino, Spanish School His passion for surfing, Latin culture, and achieving harmony with nature and his surroundings eventually brought him to Costa Rica in 2005. Since that time, has worked with various students from around the world—offering assistance with surfing and Spanish language lessons. His knowledge and experience with teaching is not limited to just classroom lessons; rather, he