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 Resources page where you can find all of the information you will need to help you prepare for your surf retreat.
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 (airport code: MGA). Often times, cheaper airfare can be found by flying into Costa Rica’s Liberia International Airport, located an hour from the border with Nicaragua (airport code: LIR). Direct flights from major cities in the United States are available to both airportsfrom United, American, Delta, Sprit, and TACA. Be sure to check fares against travel search engines like Kayak.com.
Airport Shuttle/Transportation Info
We provide a free shuttle from the MGA airport to San Juan del Sur departing at 1:30PM on the Saturday of arrival and from San Juan del Sur to the airport departing at 7:30AM on the Saturday of departure (arriving airport at 10:00AM). If you are unable to make use of our free shuttle we can arrange airport transfers at other days/time and from LIR airport in Costa Rica for an additional cost.
Note for late-night arrivals: 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 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 is widely regarded as one of the safest countries in Central America, and visitors are often surprised by how peaceful and welcoming it feels. While the U.S. maintains a Level 3 travel advisory, this has more to do with politics than with the actual experience of travelers on the ground.
San Juan del Sur, where we are located, is a small, friendly beach town only 30m from the border with Costa Rica and with a strong sense of community. The closeness of the town makes it difficult for issues that are common in big cities to take root here, which is why visitors consistently describe it as safe and inviting.
As with any international trip, it’s always wise to practice general awareness and responsible travel habits. At Chica Brava, we make things even easier: we meet you at the airport as soon as you land and bring you directly to our camp, so your experience is seamless and stress-free from the very beginning.