Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
BEST BREAKS
Here are some favorite waves, which we've listed northeast to southwest. All of these beaches
are on the Pacific coast. For a comprehensive list of the best breaks pick up a map (US$8) from
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Playa Aserradores
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Just northeast of Chinandega, the beach is also called Boom-
wavos for the powerful, hollow beach break making all that noise. There's another left five
minutes offshore and plenty more waves around.
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El Corinto
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) One of the best waves in the country goes almost unsurfed out there
beyond Playa Paso Caballos, but it's boat access only; just north is a river-mouth break with left-
breaking peaks.
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Poneloya and Las Peñitas
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) Only decent surfing, but the easiest access on Ni-
caragua's north Pacific, just 20km from León.
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Puerto Sandino
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) The stretch from Puerto Sandino to El Velero has half a dozen
reef and rocky-bottomed beach breaks, including one spectacular left.
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Playa Huehuete
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) Now is that golden time between when the road is paved and
when the gated communities go up: check out the point, beach and river-mouth break now!
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Playa Popoyo
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) This collection of sandy-floored surf lodges may be Nicaragua's
next bona fide surf town, with at least four named waves: Popoyo, a right and left point break;
aggressive Bus Stop; fast and rocky-floored Cobra; and the best wave in the region, Emergencias,
with a left for the longboards and hollow right for short boards.
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Playa Gigante
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) Accessing another handful of named waves, most of them a boat
ride away, it's no wonder that surf lodges are springing up all over this beautiful beach.
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Playa Maderas
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) Sometimes called Los Playones, this excellent surf spot with easy
access from San Juan del Sur has a slow wave with two rights and two lefts that's perfect for be-
ginners.
