The Free Spirit Hostel
El Tránsito, León, Nicaragua
Beachfront surf and yoga hostel in the village of El Tránsito, an hour from Managua and León, with mixed AC and fan dorms with privacy curtains and lockers, private rooms with or without AC and a private bathroom, a wooden seashack room, an infinity pool on the beach, a rooftop and an ocean-view yoga deck. Every stay includes breakfast and a vegetarian family dinner. The 6-night Learn to Surf package adds 3 beginner lessons of 1 hour in small groups, 1 theory class, unlimited board rental and daily yoga.
- Best months: Mar-Oct
- Typical swell offshore: 3-4 ft (1 m)
- Water: 27-29°C (81-84°F)
Getting there
Nearest airport: Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA)
About 85 min by car (70 km)
Approximate driving time without traffic. Ask the camp whether it arranges airport transfers.
Photos: The Free Spirit Hostel (thefreespirithostel.com)