Verdad Nicaragua Beach Hotel & Retreat (San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua) ★★★
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Summary
Whether you are an absolute beginner or an intermediate surfer, or somewhere in between, Wes, the head surf instructor and his amazing surf coaches will work with you to hone your skills so that you leave Verdad with newfound knowledge, and a love of both surfing and Nicaragua. After assessing your skill level and goals, you'll start out each day on the ground reviewing theory and technique. Then you'll go to whichever local beach break offers the best surf conditions, and you will work on and off the water. Our expert instructors will pay close attention to each person's level of expertise, working with you to make sure you have a blast on the waves.
Packages & prices
20 packages
Surf course package over 5 nights; accommodation is not included and is booked separately.
Surf course package over 7 nights; accommodation is not included and is booked separately.
Weekly surf package: 6 days / 7 nights in an Ocean & Valley room by the pool with private bathroom, ceiling fan and air conditioning, ocean and valley views. Includes: daily group surf lessons (max. 3:1), 6 days of instruction and theory, filming/video analysis, daily use of surfboard/equipment, 4x4 transport. Continental/full breakfast and dinner. Pool, honor bar, fitness and yoga studio, 60-minute massage, fresh fruit, coffee, water, smoothies. Airport transfer from Managua or Liberia included. Cancellation: full refund only 90+ days before arrival.
Weekly surf package: 6 days / 7 nights in an Ocean & Valley room by the pool with private bathroom, ceiling fan and air conditioning, ocean and valley views. Includes: daily group surf lessons (max. 3:1), 6 days of instruction and theory, filming and video analysis, daily use of surfboard/equipment, 4x4 transport to the spots. Continental/full breakfast and dinner. Pool, honor bar, fitness and yoga studio, 60-minute massage, fresh fruit, coffee, water and smoothies. Airport transfer from Managua or Liberia included. Cancellation: full refund only 90+ days before arrival.
Weekly surf package: 6 days / 7 nights in a casita with ocean view, private terrace and private bathroom (ceiling fan, no AC). Includes: daily group surf lessons (max. 3:1), 6 days of instruction and theory, filming and video analysis, daily use of surfboard/equipment, 4x4 transport to the spots. Continental/full breakfast and dinner. Pool, honor bar, fitness and yoga studio, 60-minute massage, fresh fruit, coffee, water and smoothies. Airport transfer from Managua or Liberia included. Cancellation: full refund only for cancellations 90 days or more before arrival.
Poolside double room at the resort, with breakfast.
Poolside double room at the resort, with breakfast.
Overnight stay in a casita for double occupancy, with breakfast.
Overnight stay in a double casita with two full beds for double occupancy, with breakfast.
Overnight stay in a casita for double occupancy, with breakfast.
Overnight stay in a double casita with two full beds for double occupancy, with breakfast.
Entire duplex casita for up to 4 people, with breakfast.
Entire duplex casita for up to 4 people, with breakfast.
Seven nights in a room for single use with a daily surf guide, breakfast and dinner. Pool and a fitness and yoga studio are available.
ABOUT THE SURF CAMP
LOCATION AND SURF CONDITIONS
Distances:
Town of San Juan del Sur - 20 to 25 minutes
Playa Yankee 15 minutes walk - (Yankee beach) left break and point break combine at the same time, stronger and a bit fast, good at mid-tide and high tide, for surfers that want to move from intermediate to advanced. Waves 3-6 feet.
Playa Escameca 10 minutes walk - (Escameca beach) left and right break perfect for beginner and intermediate with small swell, good for advanced with bigger swell. Waves 2-5 feet.
January and February (and possibly March) have stronger offshore winds, smaller waves, and you may need a wetsuit for surfing.
March to December have light offshore winds and warm water around 80 degrees F.
CAMP CHARACTER
CAMP OPERATOR
Verdad is owned and operated by Marc Schultz, who founded the hotel with fitness and health at its cornerstones. The surf camp is run by lead instructor Wesley Bermudez, a San Juan Del Sur native who has been surfing Nicaragua for thirteen years and instructing for six years. Everyone catches waves after lessons with Wesley - everyone!
ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING
ACCOMMODATION TYPES
Ocean View Casitas:
Each of these four casitas are nestled into the hillside with open views of the Pacific Ocean. They all have a queen size bed, an indoor daybed large enough for a third guest, a ceiling fan, a private deck, and an outdoor shower as well as a full bathroom with solar hot water showers that boast ocean views, gorgeous tiles handmade in Nicaragua and rain shower heads.
Ocean & Valley Casita:
This casita is located hillside with both a valley and ocean view. It has a queen size bed, a ceiling fan, an indoor daybed, full bathroom with solar hot water shower, and a private deck with daybed, hammock and two chairs. This casita is a little further away from the others so it's perfect if you want more privacy.
Ocean & Valley Rooms:
Both rooms are poolside with a full-size bed and private bathrooms. Each room has a ceiling fan and air conditioning. They overlook the ocean and valley below.
All of our bathrooms have a solar generated hot water showers.
*All rooms and casitas have complimentary wireless internet, cotton bath towels, and 350 thread count sheets.
CATERING
Daily pre-breakfast, full breakfast and dinner.
We prepare all of our simple, delicious and fresh meals in our on-site kitchen. We also have a handmade outdoor oven in which our cooks Nerys, Heidy and Elena prepare exquisite Nicaraguan snacks such as rosquillas, empanadas and canastas.
Verdad's kitchen grows fresh greens and herbs which we use daily. We utilize our local farmer's market for produce and get all of our seafood right from our shores, as well as fresh eggs and homemade yogurt from local suppliers.
Meals are served either in our indoor dining area overlooking the ocean, or pool-side.
Fresh fruit, juices and Nicaraguan coffee are available all day.
SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES
SURF COURSE DETAILS
Ratio of participants:instructors is 3:1 or less
Six days of expert surfing instruction, surf theory, daily filming of surf lesson and analysis.
SURF MATERIALS
Camp provides surfboards for all lessons, wax, and transport to the beach. Soft-top longboards and fiberglass longboards are available at the hotel. Shortboards are available to rent.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Boogie board
Yoga Massage
Horseback riding
Horseback ride to waterfall (seasonal)
Zip lining Boating (2 to 8 people)
Catamaran Volunteer at the Barrio Planta Project (Please inquire for prices as they can change due to service providers. If you would like to book any of these activities, please provide advance notice.)
MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ
SURF CONDITIONS
Breaks directly at the main spot and at nearby spots
Playa Yankee: Beach Break, small and medium waves Intermediate and Advanced
Playa Hermosa: Beach break, small and medium waves Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Seasonal conditions
Apr-Dec 28 to 33°C (82 to 86°F)
Wind:
Jan-March Stronger offshore
Apr-Dec Light offshore
(October Onshore sometimes)
Waves:
Jan-March 2-4 ft
Apr-Dec 3-6 ft
Crowd factor and locals
All the close beaches are pretty quiet. Sometimes Yankee can be crowded. The locals are always friendly.
SURROUNDINGS / REGION
Characterization of surroundings/region
Distances
Town of San Juan del Sur - 20 to 25 minutes
Costa Rican border - 1-hour drive
Liberia Airport Costa Rica (LIR) - 2 hours
Granada - 2 hours
Managua Airport (MGA) - 2 hours 30 minutes
Activities and facilities
Boogie board
Yoga
Massage
Horseback riding
Horseback ride to waterfall (seasonal)
Zip lining
Boating (2 to 8 people)
Catamaran
Volunteer at the Barrio Planta Project Please inquire for prices as they can change due to service providers. If you would like to book any of these activities, please provide advance notice. JOURNEY
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