Our Surf Camp address

  • Cloud Farm: Finca Las Nubes, KM 136, Barrio Hermanos Mendoza, San Juan del Sur, Rivas
  • The Villa: Casa Panga, Barrio Camilo Ortega, San Juan del Sur, Rivas

Trip Prep

Please visit our Trip Prep page where you can find all of the information you will need to help you prepare for your trip, including:

Passport/Visa Info

You need a passport to travel to Nicaragua and it must be valid for at least six months beyond your travel date. All visitors are required to buy a tourist visa for $10 in U.S. currency upon arrival at customs.

Airport/Airline Info

Nicaragua’s international airport is Managua International Airport, located in the capital city of Managua. The airport code is MGA. Direct flights from major cities in the United States are available from United, American Airlines, Delta, Spirit, and TACA. Be sure to check fares against travel search engines like Kayak.com and Travelocity.com.

Airport Shuttle/Transportation Info

San Juan del Sur is 2.5 hours from MGA Airport. We provide a free shuttle from the airport to San Juan del Sur at 1:30PM on the date the retreat begins and from San Juan del Sur back to the airport at 7:30AM on the date the retreat ends. If you are unable to make use of our free shuttle, we can help you arrange alternate transportation with one of the reputable in-town shuttle companies.

Note for late-night arrivals: The roads are poorly lit and bordered by farms on both sides, making for frequent animal crossings and thus hazardous conditions for nighttime travel. If you are only able to find flights arriving MGA at night (or departing MGA early morning), we recommend coming in a day early (or leaving a day late) and staying overnight in Managua for travel to the camp (or airport) the next morning. We pick up and drop off at the two hotels near the airport in Managua: the Best Western and the Camino Real.

Traveling Alone?

Thinking about traveling solo? GREAT! The majority of our guests are solo travelers! Join a group of other adventurous women and experience Nicaragua with new friends! Many women are reluctant to travel alone. At Chica Brava we provide a safe, supportive environment where you can comfortably feel inspired and empowered, conquer fears, and push yourself to the next level. Or… just come and relax and experience a foreign country in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere! Unless you request otherwise, we will put you in a shared room with one of the other chicas. (Read More…)

Best Time(s) of Year to Visit

Anytime of year is great to visit, both surf-wise and weather-wise, except for the month of October. (Read More…)

Nicaragua Safety

Nicaragua has the lowest reported crime rate and is considered the safest country in Central America. INCAE (the Harvard Business school affiliate in Nicaragua), INTERPOL, and the Inter-American Institute on Human Rights support this claim placing Managua as the safest capital in the region, and Nicaragua as the safest country in Central America and among the safest countries in the world. Recent studies also point to Nicaragua’s low reported crime rate (lower than in Germany, France or the U.S.).

The town where we are located, San Juan del Sur, is tiny. The anonymity relied upon by most criminals in large cities does not exist here, making crimes difficult get away with; and hence there is an extremely low incidence of crime. Most of the unsettling discussion and travel advisories directed at Nicaragua concern the current perceived political situation. Understanding a bit about Nicaragua’s past may help to put things into perspective. As a good rule of thumb, you should always plan to exercise a responsible amount of caution while traveling abroad. We start by meeting you at the airport before your plane even lands and then transporting you directly to our camp.