Nicaragua with non-surfing family

you can rent houses/condos with pools right on the beach at colorados in nicaragua pretty cheap and even get a cook and someone to drive to and from the airport.

 

Go to Costa plenty family friendly

 

i've gone twice. this is good advice.

 

CR has better waves than Nicaragua? Definitely can't say I've heard that before. Other than Pavones (world class, but you wont be taking family there), my impression is Nica comes out on top surf-wise.

 

Check out Rise Up Surf Camp...best time of my life

 

My wife went with me on a trip there once and had a great time. There's a nice pool, plenty of beach to explore, 2 different waves, a golf course, etc.... The accommodations are very nice and if she's a beach person she'll have a great time. Setting up a side trip or two should be pretty easy even if you don't rent a vehicle.

 

idk if this helps any

http://slavetothewave.com/tag/nicaragua2014/

 

I think costa is more family oriented.nica is still a developing country,and while u surf,they will be sitting on the hot azz beach getting sunburnt instead of going shopping or whatever they do in south America.nica is great for surfing,but I wouldn't take my family there

 

Try Surf Simply in Nosara, CR. Might even get the wife out on a board. The kiddies will have a blast learning to surf the right way (no offense, papa san). Nice boutique resort with yoga, massage, superb healthy food, everything's covered including airport transfers, you eat in a different local restaurant each evening & the surfing instruction is top-notch, which you will get a lot out of as well.

Thee are many people on this Forum who have spent a week at Surf Simply & who would attest to its excellence. Consistent waves, too.

 

while people are on the subject, whats the crowd like at colorados? I may be heading there in sept. Heard conflicting reports, figure ill ask your guys' input.

 

considering their proximity to each other the two are quite different. i pick cr cause of playa negra and
maybe cr has more beach/surf spot options. also if you're really going to nic BEWARE the outside left
at popoyo. its one of those annoying waves that demands total commitment BEFORE you get any idea as
to whether you're going to make it or not...

 

Very crowded

 

Depends on how many pangas pull up & disgorge 4-6 surfers per boat. Plus the surfers staying at Iguana & NSR. It can get pretty crowded.

 

I don't think Nicaragua is a very family friendly trip. Your wife, might be happy enough, just hanging on the beach, but I think your boys will get bored. There is really not much to do, besides surfing, fishing, etc. There are no real beginners waves that I am aware of in Nicaragua, so I don't think it would be a good place to learn. For a family getaway, I'd say Costa Rica offers more options.

 

try playa madera. just north of sjdsur.

 

A friend took his family to Rancho Santana in Nica. He said it was a 4 star resort and had equestrian facilities and a full watersports set up. Great food, great place for family, and awesome waves, plus boats for access to other waves. Check it out.

 

+1...just got back a couple weeks ago and although the resort was great...unless your wife golfs and likes doing so solo...CR has the better infrastructure and amenities overall---I would also agree with the Nosara recommendation. As for the kids...well as long as they can entertain themselves...like to swim all day..etc. they'll be fine. But it's not really Disney/theme park...