Trip Guide

Which airport? How do I get there?

Fly into Managua, Augusto C. Sandino International (MGA). The lodge is about a 3.5-hour drive. Send us your arrival date and flight time and we'll arrange your ride. Transfers are included both ways.

Entry requirements (U.S. citizens)

• Passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival and for your whole stay.
• $10 USD cash tourist entry card/stamp on arrival (exact change recommended), good for up to 90 days.
• Onward/return ticket required.
• Declare cash of $10,000 or more on entry.

Before you arrive

• Send us your flight arrival date & time so we can schedule your airport pickup.
• Check your passport date, get $10 in crisp cash for the tourist card, and pack spending cash ($300–500) in perfect bills.
• Anyone with a medical history should consider travel insurance with evacuation coverage.
• Tell us about any allergies or dietary restrictions, and our chef will adjust the menu.

What's included?

• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner); the menu adjusts for allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Beverages, including all-you-can-drink alcohol, with no surprise charges at checkout
• Beachfront casita lodging, exclusive use of the lodge
• Daily maid service, plus laundry on request
• Airport pickup & drop-off (Managua)
• All fishing gear & fishing licenses
• Expert local guides; surf instruction if wanted
• WiFi (covers the whole lodge)

Not included & tipping

Airfare to Managua, gratuities, and travel insurance. We don't rent surfboards, but board rentals are available nearby. Tipping: a 10–15% tip for staff and guides is normal.

The fishing

Our boat is a 30 ft 2023 Fibromaster panga-style center console with twin 2025 Suzuki 100HP four-stroke outboards, fishing up to 6 anglers. We fish inshore, nearshore, offshore, reef and FADs, with trolling, jigging, spinning and bottom fishing. All fishing gear and licenses are included.

Species: roosterfish (strictly catch & release), Pacific sailfish, marlin, mahi mahi, snook, snapper. No experience needed; our guides tailor each day. More about the fishing.

The surf

The Boom is a world-class A-frame beach break steps from your casita, and it's best at first light. Plenty of other waves nearby suit all levels. Surf at dawn, fish the rest of the day.

All fishing gear is included. We don't rent surfboards ourselves, but board rentals are available nearby, and surf instruction is included if you want it. You're welcome to bring your own board. Board quivers, sizes & rental rates: contact us. More about the surf.

When should I come? What's the weather like?

Our season runs May–October, which is Nicaragua's rainy season. Days can be hot (highs around 88–91°F), but the ocean breeze is refreshing. Rain usually comes as short afternoon or nighttime storms. Sept–Oct are the wettest months.

The rain rarely affects the fishing. We head out early, when mornings are typically clear and calm, and we're usually back before any afternoon showers roll in. The rain also brings cooler air and cooler water temperatures, which makes for better fishing, and it keeps everything green and the crowds away.

What should I pack?

• Everyday: lightweight clothes, sunscreen, hat, polarized sunglasses, sandals, a light rain shell, insect repellent (DEET/picaridin).
• Fishing: long-sleeve sun shirt, buff/face cover, boat shoes. All fishing gear is included, but bring your favorite setup if you like.
• Prone to seasickness? Bring Dramamine or scopolamine patches. The Pacific can be rough offshore, so take them before you board (patches go on the night before).
• Surf: your board(s) if you prefer (we don't rent boards, but rentals are available nearby), plus a rash guard, wax and leash.
• Leave home: drones. They're illegal and customs will seize them. Customs may also seize camera gear and binoculars, so we recommend packing only the electronics that are absolutely necessary.

Health basics

• Health: any prescriptions in original packaging, a basic first-aid kit.
• Dengue and Zika are present, so prevent mosquito bites.
• Do not drink the tap water. Drink only the purified water provided at the lodge.
• Serious medical care is mainly in Managua, so medical travel insurance is worth considering.
• Emergency numbers: 118 (police), 128 (ambulance).

The lodge & a typical day

The lodge is exclusive use for 2–8 guests: it's all yours. We like to leave the marina early to surf or fish while conditions are best. Afterward, we finish the day with great food, cold drinks and fish stories.

Off the water: beach restaurants and bars, sunsets, horseback rides on the beach, nearby fishing villages, motorcycle/dual sport rentals, massages, plus volcano and nature day trips we can arrange.

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