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Nombre de la FotoPhoto: Name

New, Surf Spots Maps!North, Central & South Pacifi c

Popoyo Outer ReefA very challenging wave

Jerson Barboza, great entrepreneur photographer

Kevin Cortez, Playa ColoradoPhoto: Brian Scott

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PublisherCésar Medina

Editor at LargeJake Howard

Staff PhotographerTony Roberts

Art DirectorLuis Arriola

Business DeveloperAdolfo Mejía

Marketing CoordinatorMaria Gómez

Legal AdviserMaria Medina / LEGIS

ContributingPhotographers

Jerson BarbozaRick BriggsBenny CrumRenato CardosoMichael DennisonMiguel EspinozaRoberto GarciaJohn MatthewsBrian ScottDonald Stone

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Content

12-Surf Spots Maps26- Nica Hot Spots30- Nica Spotlight35- Directory36- Tide Charts

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Cover Photo:KevinCortez,Brian Scott

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Popoyo Outer Reef

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SURF SPOT MAPSSURF SPOT MAPS

Pacifi c Nicaragua is blessed with almost 400 kilometers of dramatic coastline, creating all kinds of diff erent set-ups for insane surf. There are multiple world-class beach breaks, a handful of unbelievable left-hand point breaks, sand and reef, a couple diff erent wedge set-ups, Lowers Trestles-like cobblestones, and the list goes on. Nicaragua’s south-fa-cing coastline lights up from mid-March-November and can even see south swells sneaking in for December, January and February.Southern Nicaragua is groomed by off shore winds for about 300 days of the year. Lake Nicaragua and the land topography causes low-pressure, crea-ting a wind belt that blows east to west and makes for perfect off shore winds. Although the Northern part of the country doesn’t have off shore winds all day, it does have tons of good surf breaks and off shore winds until about midday.

Many of the spots are accessible by car but if you are willing to spend a little extra, hiring a boat is a nice way to go. With no highway along the coast, boats are the fastest way to travel plus the view is beautiful, the fi sh are plentiful, and there’s access to any desired wave.Along the Pacifi c coast there are fi ve departments: Chinandega, Leon, Managua, Carazo and Rivas (North to South). Chinandega and Leon consist of the North coast (Occidente), Managua make up the central coast and Carazo and Rivas represent the South coast.

In Chinandega lies the country’s highest volcano, Concepcion. The economy of Chinandega is based on agriculture; growing sugarcane, bananas, peanuts, sesame seeds, cashews, oranges, and grains but also consists of shrimping, fi shing, and manufacturing salt and leather goods. The port of Corinto is the most equipped port on the Pacifi c coast in Nicaragua and is very important for the department’s economy.The deparment has numerous beaches, natural reserves, historic towns, mangroves, and ancient churches. Further east, you’ll fi nd the peninsula-forming Cosigüina volcano.

Chinandega is known for its world-class beach break, Aserradores, but also has a left-point break in a beautiful half-moon bay that towers over the beach. The heavy beach break is a magnet for swell. A medium swell with low intervals is ideal. Aserradores is a couple hundred yards of perfect wedging split peak off shore barrels all morning until the wind switches around midday. There are several places to stay along the beach. Having your own transportation is key up north so you can get around to other nearby spots if desired.

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LeonThe city of Leon was the capital of Nicaragua for over two hundred years. In 1610 Momotombo Volcano erupted and habitants were forced to move out. This abandoned city is known as “The Ruins of Old Leon.” Leon’s architecture refl ects the city’s long history. Its sixteen churches go from baroque to neoclassical.There are many attractions in the depart-ment of Leon, besides tour the famous capi-tal. Sand-boarding on Cerro Negro Volcano is a must-do. Another is hiking the great cone-shaped Momotombo Volcano.

Like all Nicaragua, the department of Leon has incredible surf. The most prevalent is Puerto Sandino. Puerto Sandino is a sand-bottom end-less left that breaks where the estuary meets the ocean. Puerto Sandino can only be surfed on low tide going high.

It’s said that on an ideal day at Puerto Sandino you can get up to 16-second tube rides. On nor-mal days, it’s long and rippable with some gnarly barrels mixed in every once and a while. The cur-rents caused by the push and pull of the ocean

and the estuary make getting back out very diffi -cult. There are diff erent places you can sit along the wave for diff erent levels of surfers.

Puerto Sandino basically holds any swell. Right next to this break lays Miramar, which has sever-al fun reef breaks. There are multiple surf camps in the area to stay with or you can rent a car and do it on your own.

Photo: Benny Crum

Surfer: Alex Alvarado, Aserradores

SURF SPOT MAPS

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The name Managua originates from the term Ma-na-ahuac, which in the indigenous Nahuatl language translates to “adjacent to the water” or site “surrounded by water.” Managua was declared capital of Nicaragua in 1852. Today it has a population of roughly 1,800,000 and is the second most populous city in Central America af-ter Guatemala City. The city’s economy is based mainly on trade. Managua is Nicaragua’s chief trading center for coff ee, cotton, and other crops. It serves as an important industrial, commercial, political and cultural center. Its chief products include beer, coff ee, matches, textiles and shoes.

Only a 50-minute drive from Managua’s airport (Augusto C. Sandino), is Nicaragua’s central Pacifi c coast, which is blessed with waves for any level of surfers. Punta San Diego (meat grinder) is a hollow left pointbreak considered a world-class wave. It was featured on the front cover of Surfi ng magazine in Feb. 2010. The wave breaks fast over a shallow, rocky reef, making it only surfable at mid-hi-gh tide. Looking for barrels? La Punta is the place to fi nd them. And only fi ve minutes from La Punta is Asunchillo, a beautiful beach break that off ers lefts and rights with long playful walls. With bigger swells it becomes a barrel-ma-king machine. It works well with all tides and is perfect for all abilities.

Pochomil and Quizala are also nearby. They are both fun beach breaks. They are accessible by car and work best with mid-high tide. The Central pacifi c is also home to Surfed Out Nicaragua. We invite you to experience the ultimate surf trip. No Li-mits! Uncrowded waves guaranteed! We want you to surf as many waves as possible! All-inclusive packages are available.

To customize your surf trip visit them at www.surfedoutnicaragua.com

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SOFÁ ROJO ©

La primera Feria de Turismo Sostenible y Tec-nología, organizada por SurfNica Magazine y AquaLimpia de Nicaragua, se desarrolló satis-factoriamente en San Juan del Sur, el pasado 27 de Junio. El evento fue apoyado por Alcaldía de San Juan del Sur, CANATUR, CANTUR, Gabinete Turístico y Proveedores Tecnológicos Líderes.

I- Principales Logros:Presencia de 18 patrocinadores: proveedores de tecnologías y servicios, universidades, institucio-nes, etc.Participación de más de 40 empresas turísticas de San Juan del Sur y Tola.

Visitantes a la feria superó las 120 personas. Se tuvo presencia de la comunidad de extranjeros, medios de comunicación local, profesionales in-dependientes, ONGs, etc.

El proceso para fomentar la implementación de las tecnologías, productos y servicios presenta-dos en la Feria requiere la organización de nue-vas actividades de difusión y capacitación para que los empresarios transversalicen el concepto de sostenibilidad en sus operaciones.SurfNica Magazine y AquaLimpia de Nicaragua continuarán contribuyendo para el fortalecimien-to de los estándares nacionales de sostenibili-dad, calidad e innovación.

The fi rst Sustainable Tourism and Technology Fair, organized by SurfNica Magazine and Aqua-Limpia de Nicaragua, was successfully realized in San Juan del Sur on June 27. The event was supported by San Juan del Sur Municipality, CA-NATUR, CANTUR, Gabinete Turístico and Lead-ing Technological Providers.I- Main achievements:

Presence of 18 sponsors: technology and service providers, universities, institutions, etc..Over 40 touristic companies from San Juan del Sur and Tola visited the fair.

Total audience surpassed 120 people during the day. There was presence of foreign community, local media, independent professionals, NGOs, etc. The process to promote technologies, prod-ucts and services presented at the Fair requires the organization of new promotion and training activities to allow business to invest in sustain-ability for their operations.

Surfnica Magazine and AquaLimpia de Nicara-gua are committed to keep their contributions on strengthening the national standards of sustain-ability, quality and innovation.

Si está interesado en integrarse en futuras ac-tividades de promoción de Sostenibilidad en el sector turismo, contactar a: [email protected]

to de los estándares nacionales de sostenibili-dad, calidad e innovación.

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The word “Tola” is derived from its ancient idiomatic origin, mean-ing “Tierra del Tule” or “Land of the Toltecas.” In Asian Sanskrit it means “Sacred Ground” or “Incomparable Land.”

Founded in 1750, Tola is located 124 kilometres southeast of Ma-nagua. It is one of ten municipalities of the Rivas department. Al-though San Juan del Sur is the main surf town in Nicaragua, Tola has an incomparable surf zone with almost year-round off shore winds.There are several options for accommodation, including surf camps, beach resorts, hotels, and hostels. If you know where to stay, some of them located strategically located near world-class waves.

Unless you’re staying at one of those camps, it can be a good idea to look into hiring a car for your trip. The sports can be somewhat spread out and knowing somehow who can naviage the back roads is helpful. Public transportation is also available; buses run from Ri-vas to Las Salinas de Nahualapa parallel to most spots.

Playa Jiquelite holds some of the best waves in the region. This intermediate to advanced wave is a really fun, consistent beach break that works best on higher tides and mid-period southwest swells. It off ers a series of peaks, due to swells that bounce off the lava shelf on the south end of the beach, right below the main club-house. The fi rst two peaks are usually always best and off er fast, barrelling waves.A short walk south around the rock takes you to Playa Rosada. A fast breaking and powerful wave over rocky reef, it works better at high tide. The take-off can be tricky, and there can be consequences if you fall, so us caution.Best place to stay to surf both Jiquelite and Rosada is Rancho Santana. A beach community resort now off ering all-inclusive surf packages.

If you want to get barrelled, Playa Colorado is the place to visit. One of the best waves in all of Nicaragua, direct beach access to Playa Colorado is private, but you can book accommodations along at the beachfront property with Iguana Surf Rentals or NSR Beach House. There’s also the option of boating in, or it’s just a 20-minute walk north from Playa Gigante. From March through November Pla-ya Colorado blossoms into a series of world-class A-frames. With hollow, consistent waves, and 300 days a year of straight off shore winds, it’s hard to go wrong. Depending on swell direction, interval and your luck, it’s quite possible to bag the best barrel of your life at Colorado’s.

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Carlos Perez, Playa Colorado fi rst local surfer, getting barrelled.Photo Brian Scott

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SURF SPORT MAPS

What was once a small, quiet fi shing town has now be-come one of Nicaragua’s most visited tourist destination. With a population of 16,000, San Juan Del Sur is made up families that earn a living from the sea, as well as foreigner transplants from the U.S., Canada and Europe. Only 140 km (87 miles) from Managua, it’s easy to access and has pretty much anything you could be looking for. Hotels, restaurants, bars, discos, a market, good schools, a central park, a post offi ce, and of course, there’s the beautiful bay and Pacifi c Ocean.

If you are a traveling surfer San Juan Del Sur is a must. The waves in its surrounding areas are amazing. Only 20 minutes north you will fi nd Maderas, a beachbreak that has waves for every level of surfi ng. It is one of the most consistent breaks in Nicaragua with long left and right rippable peaks. Maderas is also home to “Machete” an unforgettable wave for expe-rienced surfers only. Want to learn how to surf? Maderas is the place to learn! Board rentals are available on site. Twen-ty-fi ve minute drive south you’ll fi nd Playa Hermosa. This mile long beach is known for its long right and left peaks with playful walls. Board rentals are also available on site.

San Juan Del Sur and its surrounding areas are like the end of the rainbow for a surfer. It’s a pot of gold full of waves waiting for you to fi nd. Come surf your dream! Uncrowded waves guaranteed.

For custom surf trips visit us at www.surfedoutnicaragua.com

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For the fi rst time in history, Nicaragua hosted the ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championships (WSUPPC) from May 3-11, 2014. This world event joined 27 countries together and highlighted 2 of Nicaragua’s impressive locations. Heading up the competition was the surf event held at La Boquita Beach; a centrally located beautiful beach with good SUP surfi ng conditions. The race portion of the event was held in the colonial city of Granada located on the northern shore of Lake Nicaragua. As some of the best athletes in the world participated in the distance race, they shared an incredible backdrop while meandering their way through Las Isletas, a group of 365 unique islands created when the Mombacho volcano erup-ted thousands of years ago scattering huge debris into Lake Nicaragua.

Most of the Nicaragua team members are native to these indigenous islands and had never been on a standup board until a few weeks prior to the event. Despite their newness to the sport, the Nicaraguan team placed a very impressive 11th out of the 27 countries that attended including Australia, Brazil, USA, Canada, South Africa, Mexico and more. From the exposure of this event, Nicaragua has established their presen-ce on the world stage and created momentum for the future of SUP in Nicaragua. The opportunities are endless in a country overfl owing with pristine rivers, massive lakes, virgin estuaries and endless beaches all of which are perfect for StandUp paddling.

Scott SchmidTeam Nicaragua SUP Trainer/Coach For more info on Standup paddling lessons, day tours, retreats, and cus-tom trips in Nicaragua, please contact Scott at [email protected] or facebook.com/supnicaragua

ISA WORLD 2014STANDUP PADDLE & PADDLEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP

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On June 20th, Nicaragua participated in their First International Surf Day (ISD).

The morning started with a brief workshop on The Surfrider Organization’s mission and some of their current campaigns happening around the globe. Then there was a beach clean-up where we found everything from plastic bottles to tires and batteries! Following the clean-up they gave out some free product to those who participated and then enjoyed the beautiful day with some holla-hooping and surf lessons.

“We had a nice turnout for our very fi rst event. We hope to continue making ISD an annual event here in Nicaragua and encourage others to join us next year.” stated Rick Briggs- event organizer

Thanks to all participants including: the Rancho Santana Surf Team, Waves of Love, Surf Popoyo Surf School, Camping Luna , Finca Popoyo and DondeX Photography for their local support and participation. Of course, the Surfrider Founda-tion, OAM, SPY, Arbor Skateboards, Billabong, Hurley, Ocean Minded, RVCA, Rip Curl, Volcom, Vans, Emergen-C, VW - Das Auto, Rusty, Sanuk, Roxy, Quiksilver, EarthPack, and O’Neill for the giveaways/products.

About ISDInternational Surfi ng Day is a worldwide celebra-tion of the sport of surfi ng and an opportunity to give back to our coastal environments through various events organized by the Surfrider Foun-dation Chapters, supporters and volunteers.Founded in 2005 by Surfrider Foundation and Surfi ng Magazine, International Surfi ng Day

started with nearly 16 domestic and one inter-national event and has grown exponentially to include up to 200 events in more than 30 coun-tries.About Surfrider FoundationThe Surfrider Foundation is a non-profi t grass-roots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surf-ers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 250,000 supporters, activ-ists and members worldwide. For more information on the Surfrider Foundation Visit surfrider.org.

now maintains over 250,000 supporters, activ-ists and members worldwide.

on the

By César Medina

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“Do what you love and help along the way.” That’s the mantra for Waves For Water. Found-ed by former professional surfer Jon Rose, the group’s goal is to bring access to clean wa-ter to communities in need around the world.

In September of 2009, Rose was on a surf trip to the Mentawai Islands off the coast of Su-matra when a large earthquake hit the city. In one of those strange coincidences that hap-pen in life every so often, he happened to have ten portable water fi lter system with him. He had planned to bring them to Bali for an-other project, but the immediate need was in Padang. Rose went into the city, found rescue workers trying to help the injured, and was ul-timately able to implement a system for get-ting those most in need clean water. From that chance encounter Waves For Water was born.

Five years down the road and the growth and impact is impressive. Waves For Wa-ter has blossomed into a booming non-profi t

organization helping communities in countries around the world in which clean wa-ter issues, such as water borne disease, have extremely adverse eff ects on the people. Rose and his ever-growing team are now operat-ing in over 20 countries, including Nicaragua.

“We are distributing fi lters almost every day—Haiti, Indonesia, Liberia, Pakistan, Kenya, Bra-zil, Nicaragua, Afghanistan and Philippines, to name a few,” says Rose. “Each of these coun-tries are being used as models for success. Clean water is a huge problem, but it is solvable.”

One of the key programs for Waves For Water is what they call their “Clean Water Couriers.”

“Clean Water Couriers are everyday people travelers, inspired by the Waves For Wa-ter mission: they do what they love and help along the way, distributing fi lters to those in need around the globe,” explains Rose.

In most cases this means individuals will take it upon themselves to set up their own Clean Water Courier program via WavesForWater.org.

They’ll set their goals and are responsible for fundraising. One MVP fi ler system (available through the website) is able to provide clean wa-ter for 100 people for fi ve years and costs $50.

“The idea was just to create options and teach people that there are many ways to address this problem,” says Rose. “You can carry your fi lters on a plane with you in your backpack. The instructions are easy to use and the system his highly eff ective.”

Because Waves For Water has ties to many surf communities around the world they are very active in Nicaragua. According to the most recent UNICEF and World Health Orga-nization reports, 85 percent of people in Nica-ragua have access to improved water sources. However, there is a large disparity between rural

Photo: DJ Struntz/Waves For Water.

By Jake Howard

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and urban areas: in rural areas only 68 percent of people have access to safe drinking water.

Waves For Water has numerous projects underway, reaching into towns through-out Nicaragua. Some are individual trav-elers that have taken up the Clean Wa-ter Courier cause, while others are bigger.

This spring for World Water Day, they ran a sizable eff ort inviting California pro surf-er Conner Coffi n to come down and take part. Coffi n, who also enjoyed a few fun days at Colorados, called the experience “life changing.” A larger, more ambitious proj-ect is planned for the end of the summer.

“It’s going to be a game changer,” says Rose, who prefers to keep the details quiet until all of the pieces come together completely.

But if we’ve learned anything about Rose over the years it’s that we should probably take him for his word.

Photo: DJ Struntz/Waves For Water.

Conner Coffi n during W4W mission.

Photo: DJ Struntz/Waves For Water.

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NICA HOT SPOTSPresented by

Oliver Kurtz

Oliver Kurtz

Luke Davis

Koa Smith

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Rick BriggsNicknames:

¨¨Ricky Martin, Ric-diculous, Tontolicious, X, Don Dex, and of course… Donde X, in which

I always reply “No se, donde?”

Born in a country north of here, I walked away from my corporate desk monkey job to not only chase waves, but my dream. Shooting water is where I’d like to be when not surfi ng because I’m still out there in the action. Barrel shots, big hacks, bring it!I have multiple lenses and ports to get the shot you desire.

Outer Reef…A wave that gets the adrenaline fl owing and the hear rate pumping. It’s defi nitely a love/hate relationship out there when shooting in the pit and one swings wide. That’s where the helmet, vest and whistle come in handy. (Along w/Surfari Charters water patrol) Book a session with me, let’s have some fun and get you in a deep one!

NICA HOT SPOTS

Trin Schloot

Trin Schloot

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Jerson Barboza

I was introduced to photography throughout my brother, Jairo Ramos. He started long before I did, and he wanted me to learn so He could pass the job down when he moved to the U.S. When I took his job, that’s when my career began. I have a great passion for taking good photos, but I also shoot to support myself fi nancially. It allows me to buy my gear, support my family, and above all, pay for my university. I love surfi ng, but I cannot just wait for a sponsor, I want to be a professional photographer. How many years have you been shooting surf?Three years.

What have been the biggest challenges and obstacles?

The most recent one was getting my laptop stolen. It was so hard becau-se I had all my photography, videos, and university work, among many other important documents on it. I worked very hard to buy it and had only had it for six months. Another big obstacle was when my fi rst job came to an end—the one Jairo gave me—I had to give back all the gear and I had nothing but a bit of money. So I bought a lens. My aunt Martha helped me. I had to borrow a camera from a friend. It was hard having to borrow gear. One time I was told, “Man, stop borrowing other people’s gear and get your own, work for it!” It was tough, but I strove to get the gear I now have. Thank God and all of the good people who helped me. I am learning day by day.

I know that you recently bought a water housing and that’s even more expensive than the body itself. How did you manage to buy it?

Thanks to God and a lot of hard work I was able to buy a SPL water housing, and yes, you are right, it was very expensive. But I had some photography that I sold. I also sold one of my lenses, and borrow some money. I really want to thank all people who support me, Martha Castillo, Christian Martin, Jairo Ramos and Gianni Landolfi .

Which do you prefer, land or water photography?I do both, but I like water photography much more because I have an angle that nobody shooting from the land has. Also thing the photos are unique.

And tell me about the professional career you are studying for, how is that going? I’m studying Graphic and Advertising Design. I started a year ago. I cho-se that one because it’s all linked with photography. I also like designing very much, and make art through graphics and photography.

What are your long-term goals?Own my photography and advertising design fi rm.

Thanks Jerson, how can surfers book a session with you?My email is [email protected], phone number +505.8576.5445, or Facebook Jerson Barboza.

NICA SPOTLIGHT

César: Hi Jerson, please tell us a little about yourself?

Jerson: My name is Jerson Barboza, a.k.a. J.B. I am 20 years old and from San Juan Del Sur.

San Juan Del Sur is known as the place where surfi ng was started here in Nicaragua, how did you get into photography?

It could be said that San Juan Del Sur is the surf capital of Nicaragua.I am a third generation surfer there. Guys like Larry Davila, Rex Calderon, Antonio Calderon, Felipe Avendaño, Norwin Estrella, Luis Chamorro, and Gerardo Miranda are all very good surfers from the area that we looked up to coming up.

Nicknames: “a.k.a, J.B”

Photo: Rafael Rivas

By César Medina

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NICA SPOTLIGHT

Surfer: Felipe Avendaño

Photos: Jerson Barboza

Sponsored by/Mope’s/Mope’s

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San Juan del Sur

Playa Manzanillo

Playa Popoyo

Playa AserradoresLivit Water Phonel: (505) 8580-7014Email: [email protected]: www.livitwater.com

SurfNica WavesPhone: (800) 679-1947Email: [email protected]: www.surfnicawaves.com

Nica X-treme AdventuresPhone: (505) 8414-0628Email: [email protected]: www.nicaextremeadventures.com

Mukul ResortPhone: (505) 2563-7100Email: [email protected]: www.mukulresort.com

Buena Onda Beach ResortPhone: (505) 8973-0101Email: [email protected]: www.buenaondaresort.com

Playa JiqueliteRancho SantanaPhone: (505) 8882-2885Email: [email protected]: www.ranchosantana.com

Milagro del MarPhone: (505) 8354-1104 Email: [email protected]: www.milagrodelmar.com

Camino del SolPhone: 210-367-4584Email: [email protected]: www.nicayoga.com

- Tour Operator- Restaurant

- Bookstore

- Spa

- Yoga

-Flower Shop

- Casino

Floristeria TrebolPhone: (505) 2563-5198Email: [email protected]

Playa San Diego

Brisas MarinasPhone (505) 2568-3014restaurantebrisasmarinas@gmail.comwww.restaurante-brisasmarinas.blogspot.com

Delicias Peruanas Phone: (505) 8916-8806 Email: [email protected]

Bar & Restaurante Pescador(Rancho La Cubana)Phone: (505) 8763-7857 Email: [email protected]

Bar & Restaurante InesPhone: (505) 2568-2176 Email: [email protected]

Sol & Luna SpaPhone: (505) 8734-4915 Email: [email protected]

Casa RomanoPhone: (505) 2568-2200 Email: [email protected]

Playa AstilleroHostal HamacasPhone: (505) 8810-4144Email: [email protected]: www.hostalhamacas.com

Hotel Gran OceanoPhone: (505) 2568-2219Email: [email protected]: www.hotelgranoceano.com.ni

Casino Surf KaraokePhone: (505) 2568-2522Email: [email protected]

El Gato NegroPhone: (505) 8910-9466Email: [email protected]

Playa ColoradoIguana Surf RentalsPhone: (505) 8676-7008 Email: [email protected]: www.iguanasurfrentals.com

-Surf Accom.- Resort / Hotel

Playa Punta SardinasMagnific RockPhone: (505) 8916-6916Email: [email protected]: www.magnificrockpopoyo.com

Playa GuasacateSoma Surf ResortPhonel: (505) 8995-0282Email: [email protected]: www.surfresortnicaragua.com

DIRECTORY

Olas del SurPhonel: (505) 8834-8344Email: infosanjuan110 @gmail.com

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