The Hostel Surf Shack is a familiar project that came from the necessity of hosting surfers and travelers who come to Iztapa looking for perfect waves. The Hostel is in the nature, in front of the river. It is ease to go to Iztapa Center in a 5 minutes walking and to go to the beach crossing through the river (by boat, kayak or stand-up paddle). The Hostel offers five rooms and cabanas, option of single, double or triple , with private or shared bathroom, kitchen and pier.
Iztapa is village known mainly because of its black dark sand, rivers, sport fishing and surfing. It is a village with good and friendly people.
Features
There are two different spots in Iztapa.
The first one breaks at the sea in front of the river mouth and runs to the beach. It is a strong, fast and long right, with two barrels sections. This wave can hold big swells over 10 feet. For experienced surfers.
The second one is a river wave, generally a left that changes according to the tide. There can also be right ones. It is a fatter wave, ideal for beginners or not so experienced surfers.
Family Friendly
Beginner, Improver, Intermediate
-Surf
-Bodyboard
-Kayak
-Stand-up paddle
-Fishing
-Bycicle
-Snorkeling
-Massage
-Spanish practicing
A fully equipped kitchen is available.
At Surf Shack on the beach there is a Surf Project with the local children. The Project consists on lending and donating Surf Boards and bodyboards, surf lessons, following their surf sport progress. In charge the children must keep the beach clean and do activities for their own development and the benefits of the community and environment.
Equipment incuded
The most common means of transportation is the bicycle and rowing boats. In order to go to some of its villages it is obligatory to cross by ferry, if you go by motor vehicle or boat.
Ways to get to the camp
From ANTÍGUA by Chicken Bus: First get to ESCUINTLA, from the Bus Terminal take the bus to PUERTO SAN JOSÉ and stop at the CROSS that goes to IZTAPA. Take another to IZTAPA CENTER and stop at SUPER24 store.
From EL PAREDÓN: Take the only bus that runs at 6h am to PUERTO SAN JOSÉ. There take another to IZTAPA. Stop at SUPER24 store.
From MONTERRICO: Take a bus to PUERTO VIEJO, and then take another to IZTAPA. Stop next to SUPER24 store.
From SUPER24 store: Super24 is located at Principal Street and 3rd Street cross. Walk through 3RD Street (Calle 3) on the river direction until the end of the street. The Hostel is the last house by the river, in the right side with a wooden gate, lote 50.
The package includes:
7 days accommodation
7 days surf class - 2 hours / day
7 days surf board rental
Transport to surf spots
The package includes:
7 days accommodation
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