Malibu Popoyo
Playa Santana, Popoyo, Rivas, Nicaragua
Eco-conscious surf and yoga resort at Playa Santana, Popoyo, with individually designed Garden rooms, Lofts for up to three adults and a Master room, each with a semi-outdoor seating area and a rain shower. The premium surf package includes 3 meals a day, unlimited water and soft drinks, daily yoga and daily surf guiding (not lessons), with one shared boat trip for advanced surfers on stays of 5+ nights; lessons are booked at the front desk. Set coaching weeks with video analysis are led by ISA-certified coach Jonny Alvarez.
- Best months: All year
- Typical swell offshore: 4-5 ft (1-2 m)
- Water: 26-29°C (79-84°F)
Getting there
Nearest airport: Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA)
About 130 min by car (105 km)
Approximate driving time without traffic. Ask the camp whether it arranges airport transfers.
Photos: Malibu Popoyo (malibupopoyo.com)