You take the Panamerican highway to the Province of Rivas...once you pass the Ochomogo bridge take a right to get on the chacocente road to las salinas..there should be signs for the beach and for small surf hotels and surf camps.
Never leave valuables in the car since it may tempt people to break in. It is also dangerous to wander alone on isolated beaches around yhe area since me and many friends have been robbed at gunpoint. The spot itself has many good sections..A frame, lefts and rights..and an outer reef that is about a 15 minute paddle from shore. It can get huge! Popoyo is the most consistent spot in Nicaragua. We also have offshores 300+ days a year!
Overview
Atmosphere
The line up and atmosphere is pretty mellow and you see many foreigners and locals at the line up. You'll be fine as long as you don't snake people!
Don't Stay at Casa Maur
Casa Maur is run by a stingy crew! Beds go for $10 a night (on the pricier side for Popoyo) and they pay the local cleaning ladies C50 (or $2.50) for a full days work of cleaning and laundry. Most hotels pay double that. They are known for charging gringos different prices than nicas. Stay at La Tica or La Bocana, $6 bucks a night, great service, and good food
comment by Anonymous, 2009-08-05 20:59:14
Nicaragua Surf Guide - Local
Samir is a great local surfer who has knowledge of secret spots. He lives in Las Salinas, at the bridge. His cell number is 011-505-8674-2540
comment by Matz
, 2009-07-05 17:39:36
Outer Reef
Did anyone surfed the outter reef?? is it a real big board needed?? my bigger one is a 6´8... tks
comment by Anonymous, 2009-08-14 12:07:07