In search of quieter waves than those in Popoyo and surrounding Rivas region, we'd read about the little surf town of Las Peñitas, 210km north and 20 minutes from the university town of León. (Looking for great surf? Jump down the page to Miramar & around) The drive unfortunately doesn't track the coast, but instead heads … Continue reading Nicaragua: Las Penitas, Leon and Miramar
Nicaragua, Central America's largest country is famous for it's Pacific and Caribbean coasts and noteworthy terrain of lakes, volcanoes and beaches. Sister to Costa Rica, but much less developed and cheaper (so we're told), it sure has a lot going on. Plus, south-western Nicaragua receives 300+ days of offshore winds per year, that means GREAT surf year round. … Continue reading Nicaragua: Pacific Coast & Main Cities: Our 14 night itinerary