
Discover the surf
LowPressure Stormrider Surf Guide says:
The Surf in Southern Nicaragua
The bulk of Nicaragua’s coastline makes up the Mosquito Coast on the Caribbean side, where an extensive, shallow shelf drains what meager swells are available. Most of Nicaragua’s known surf spots are concentrated in the developed southwest corner where a narrow stretch of coastline separates Lake Nicaragua (the largest lake in Central America) from the Pacific. This huge body of water creates the perfect atmospheric conditions, causing winds to blow offshore for most of the year, around the San Juan Del Sur area. Surfing in Nicaragua started to grow a decade ago as the newly established democracy allowed the return of a bunch of self-exiled locals that had discovered surfing in Florida. They then started tapping into their own country’s wealth of excellent beachbreaks and left points.
Find more general info about when to go and statistics on the Low Pressure’s Stormrider Guide’s website.
Conditions provided by the operator:
Surfing
Our guides will take you to either of the +15 waves in the area, when the conditions are best for your needs. Here are some of the waves we have close by:
Playa Santana
Our beachfront spot. A few minutes walk down to the breaks of Playa Santana, a fast and fun beachbreak with many peaks. The south corner throws a nice wedge for easy barrels!
Lance's Left
Accessible by boat, such a fun break! On smaller days, perfect for longboarding. Can handle all different sizes of equipment. Long, left reef breaks that go for days.
Playgrounds
Also accessible by boat, Playgrounds is a little more intense. Breaks over cobblestone reef and there are lefts and rights. Depending on the conditions it can be forgiving or more challenging. After surfing for hours, get homemade ceviche at the boat ramp, only if you come with us!
Colorados
Possibly the best barreling beachbreak in Central America. Consistent, fast and hollow.
Popoyo
Site of the 2015 ISA World Surfing Championship. A fun and challenging A-frame reefbreak. When the surf gets big, the Outer Reef works, and that is a sight to behold.
Magnific Rock
One of the more picturesque breaks in the area, this easy lefthand peeler breaks off a beautiful shale rock structure, while the middle of the bay works on a different tide. Beginner-friendly, and the sunsets are magnificent here.
- Guiding
- Equipment Rental
- Spot Transfers
Your accommodation
- Family
- Couple
- Groups
- Yoga Fans
Room Options
Each room on the property features unique art, plants, artisan tiles, organic cotton linens, and hand-selected room amenities to create distinct, one-of-a-kind environments.
Garden Room
This accommodation offers a spacious room with a King size bed. Glass walls give you outstanding views into the semi-outdoor Moroccan style seating area with a rain shower and handmade unique concrete tiles.

The Loft
High ceilings and sliding windows face pure nature, allowing maximum light and connection to nature. Each unit has a unique semi-outdoor Moroccan style seating area with a rain shower and handmade concrete tiles. The loft can house up to four people, with both a king bed and a queen bed.

Master Room
This is the largest room available at the resort. The semi-outdoor Moroccan style seating area offers a lavish walk-in rain shower and handmade unique tiles. The indoor living area completes the space with carefully chosen natural and local furnishings.

What awaits you
5 Reasons to choose Malibu Popoyo:
- Healthy meals from La Quinta Farm
- Boutique and personalised service
- Top-notch surf guiding
- Outstanding value for money
- Ample activities beyond surfing
Moroccan touch, semi-outdoor bathrooms and lots of natural light
A nice and relaxed resort with only 12 rooms. Gorgeous rooms that can accommodate couples, friends or families comfortably. A very well thought Moroccan touch, semi-outdoor bathrooms and lots of natural light in the rooms will provide the desired luxury at a super reasonable rate!
Do it at your pace and take your time to chill
Enjoy the organic food fresh from La Quinta farm and freshly caught seafood, to supply yourself with healthy choices after demanding a lot from your body. You will certainly get yourself busy in between making fast barrels, cruising peeling walls, connecting with revitalising yoga sessions, hiking new grounds, exploring and more! The good thing is you can do it at your pace and take your times to chill by the pool as well!
A true surf haven here!
With offshore conditions 300 days a year, highly consistent exposed areas to the Pacific and breaks for every surf level and mood, surfers just found a true surf haven here! All these waves are within a 30 miles radius from the resort and you get unlimited surf transfers by 4x4!
The Experience
We aren’t just a hotel, a surf break, a retreat center, a restaurant, or a yoga studio. We are all of these and so much more. We offer a curated experience, with something for explorers, adrenaline junkies, and first-timers. Our goal is to immerse you in nature, culture and vitality, so you leave with more life in your mind, body, and spirit.
At Malibu Popoyo, you score an all-access pass to soak up all that Nicaragua has to offer.
Surf Haven
With more than 10 world-class breaks within 30 miles, our priority is surf. We offer something for everyone with waves ranging from longboard peelers and beach breaks to deep and hollow reef breaks.
Your stay includes unlimited 4×4 transportation to any surf break.

Yoga + Meditation
Our beautiful open-sided, wooden-floor palapa was specifically crafted for a relaxing and revitalizing yoga experience, nestled among our lush Nicaraguan gardens and neighboring ocean waves.
Yours stay includes 1 morning or afternoon yoga session

Organic Cuisine
Enjoy healthy meals prepared using only fresh ingredients from La Quinta, our local organic farm. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus refreshing beverages, juices and smoothies.
Your stay includes 3 meals per person, per day.

Pool
Take a post-surf dip in our 16-meter pool and lounge while listening to live music or a mellow playlist. Our poolside cocktail service includes locally inspired craft cocktails and organic cold-pressed juices.

Wellness
Sometimes we need deep rest and relaxation to propel us into a higher state of adventure seeking. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating full body massage, reflexology, detox scrub or facial.

Adventure
Immerse yourself in Nicaraguan lifestyle and explore our adventure collection. We offer an adventure for all seasons and interests, including hiking, kiting, horseback riding, and local tours.
Sunset Cantina & Beach Bar
Serving unique, healthy meals inspired by an authentic fusion of Central American and Western cuisines. We offer a variety of dishes packed with flavor and designed to sustain your energy and vitality throughout your stay.
Sunset Cantina
On-site restaurant featuring fresh, local ingredients procured from La Quinta, our neighboring organic farm. The kitchen is open for all three meals, refreshing beverages, cold-pressed juices and fresh smoothies. Beer and craft cocktails available for an extra charge.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Smoothies
- Beer and Cocktails

Beach Bar
A favorite hangout spot after an exhilarating day. Kick back by the bonfire in a lounger or beanbag while listening to live music and taking in the sunset. Here you will find tasty small bites (make sure to try the insane fish tacos!) that can be shared with friends, old and new.
- Tasty Small Bites
- Bonfire
- Loungers and Bean Bags
- Sunset Views
- Live Music

Inclusions:
- Accommodation of your choice
- Full use of pool + lounge area
- 3 meals per person, per day excluding alcoholic drinks
- Refreshing infused water for daily hydration and detox
- 1 daily morning or afternoon yoga session
- Unlimited 4x4 transportation to any surf break
- Daily surf Guiding
- Roundtrip Managua Airport transfers
- 17% Local Taxes
Exclusions:
- Private coaching, Video coaching, alcohol, massages.
- Board rental with Awayco (we have a special discount for LUEX clients!)
- Several tours & excursions can be arranged (Ometepe, Granada, Masaya, Laguna de Apoyo, visiting artisans, hiking volcanos, snorkelling & diving, horseback riding, etc.)
Please note: Rates are subject to seasonality, room type and room occupancy.
GT&C
LineUpEXplorers GmbH (hereinafter LUEX), Köln, provides an internet-based intermediary platform for global travel-related products and services. For this purpose LUEX operates a travel information, communication and booking system on the internet. This offers travel-related products, services, and information. These terms and conditions govern the use of the entire LUEX offerings, also in particular the booking of trips, travel components and services. LUEX reserves the right to make provision for supplementary terms and conditions for certain travel-related offerings or destinations. As LUEX acts only as an intermediary, the specific and general terms and conditions of any third party offering a product or service shall also apply additionally. In the event of conflicting conditions, the general terms and conditions of LUEX shall apply preferentially.
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Managing Director Tim Heising
Court Registration: HRB 99297 Cologne
Lütticher Str. 10
50674 Köln
Germany
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Dragonstone HoldingsSan Antonio Texas 78203
United States
803476441
Your personal expert for this trip

Nacho, our Argentinian surf expert at LUEX, has chased waves across Latin America, Indonesia, Fiji, and the Maldives. His business background comes in handy, but surfing is what drives him. When he's not helping clients plan their dream surf trips, you'll find him buzzing around the office, charged up on coffee. His favorite waves are in the Mentawais, where he found his definition of perfection. At LUEX, he uses his surf expertise to help others score epic waves, always ready to swap stories over a fresh brew.





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