”ABSOLUTE BEST Surf Camp Experience Possible!!!!” – 5 stars
I signed up for Chica Brava simply because I thought it would be fun to learn to surf and saw great reviews on tripadvisor. I am SO glad I chose this camp. The women staying at the camp were phenomenal, independent, caring, and so much fun. All of the instructors were so attentive and the camp makes sure that you are ALWAYS safe in the water. The theory lessons were extremely helpful and I was up on a board the first day we were surfing. They planned out places for us to eat if we wanted recommendations and always made sure we were taken care of. The accommodations are very clean and SO cute – I loved the room I stayed in and the common areas are wonderful as well – the air conditioning was a great addition as well. The staff, founder, and instructors were all inspiring and hilariously fun. The breakfasts were also DELICIOUS! I definitely made friends I will keep in touch with and will never forget this experience! Thank you SO much Chica Brava!!!!!!!! – Jessica Chen, New York, NY, Surf House 6/11-6/18/16
“Always the best” – 5 stars
This was my second trip to nicaragua with Chica Brava and just like the first they were amazing! They will go above and beyond to accommodate you and make sure you’re having a great time. The instructors are attentive and patient. Im already planning next years trip! – Norylu Masculino, Jacksonville, FL, Surf House 5/14-5/21/16
“Hang Ten!” – 5 stars
I give this surf camp a hang ten stars!!! It all begins when your lovely driver greets you at the airport and heads out to the surf camp about 2.5 hours away. He’ll stop midway in Granada for a bite to eat where you can roam colorful streets, tona in hand, meet some locals and become newly acquainted with your new surf buds. Following Granada, you’ll arrive in San Juan del Sur, and sunshine by the name of Anna greets you at the Chica Brava headquarters (Surf House in downtown San Juan del Sur) with chilled glasses of Hibiscus tea. Cheers!
I came to this surf retreat a very beginner surfer and left just one week later feeling more confident, strong, and experienced. The surf instructors are fun, attentive, caring, knowledgeable, and awesome. If you love surfing, you will love this camp. If you don’t know you love surfing, you will love this camp and probably fall in love with surfing too.The house is brimming with surf atmosphere and stoke. The board room is seriously the best. I felt like a kid in a candy store every minute. Our days were well organized with a delicious breakfast around 6am, class (surf theory) and video review, then a few hours of surf instruction and chasing waves. By about 2pm, we were free to roam the town, yoga / massage, pools, bars, activities, whatever you felt like doing. Sometimes, you just needed a nap to replenish your energy and rest your sore (everything) too. It’s super well organized with thoughtful activities, like cultural night, visiting a local circus group, trust building exercises, and just straight up chilling with gelato, donuts, and your new friends. If you love dogs, you’ll make some of those friends too. 🙂 I highly recommend this wonderful surf camp and location in Nicaragua (it’s beautiful). Kudos to Ashley, her Mom, and her amazing team of surf Chica Bravas! I can’t wait to return. – Staci Lynn, Philadelphia, PA, Surf House 5/28-6/4/16