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Giants Foot Surf is a surf camp in Nicaragua where you come to
surf great waves in a very relaxed family atmosphere. We are located on a beautiful beach in southern Nicaragua called Gigante, where all you´ll find is
a few local fisherman, empty beaches, great waves, multiple surf breaks
and our fun loving crew. Be our guest and come surf Nicaragua with us!
Surf camp in Southern Nicaragua for intermediate to experienced surfers who want to surf good Pacific waves in Nicaragua, Central America
Giant's Foot Surf
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Frequently asked questions
What's the surf like in Nicaragua?
What does Giant's Foot Surf provide?
What non-surf activities are available during our stay?
What types of rooms are available?
What is the best time of year to come?
Is it safe to mail my deposit down there?
Does the surf camp include surfing instruction?
Does your rate include surfboard rental?
Is it safe to travel in Nicaragua?
What are the health and vaccination issues?
Can we fly into Costa Rica?
If you transport yourself to camp, yes. Otherwise, no. We are located on the Pacific coast of Southern Nicaragua 45 minutes North of the Costa Rican border. San Jose, Costa Rica is about 8 hours and a border crossing away by Tica Bus. We pick up our guest at the Managua International airport 3 hours North of Gigante.
There are plenty of activities to do in Nicaragua other than surf. The only issues are time and energy. If you'll be staying with us for a bit longer than one week or if you just want to get out of the sun for a few days there are canopies to tour, volcanoes to climb,
The Giant's Foot Surf tour season officially runs from March 17th through September 15th . Off season surf tour bookings are occasionally accepted. The months of December through March are dry and windy. Beginning in May or June through October we get tropical squalls several times a week. In September or October the rains pick up a bit for a few weeks which is the warning that the wet season is nearly finished. The times that onshore winds are a real possibility are in early june, late september - october, and when there is significant storm activity (i.e. hurricanes) in the Caribbean and/or Atlantic.
Nicaragua is exposed to pretty much all southern swells. This wide angle of swell window guarantees a lot of waves throughout much of the year. South swells are liable to show up at any time of year, but there is a considerable increase in the power and frequency of swells starting in April. This roughly corresponds to the wet season and
Yes, we receive all payments by mail, in the form of personal checks. We do this because it is the easiest method for us. Pay pal does not serve the country and Nicaragua's credit card infrastructure is questionable and expensive. To cash a check in foreign currency in Nicaragua, you must provide several forms of I. D., have a bank account, and three letters of reference that the bank keeps on record. After all that, it takes 21 days for the funds to clear while it goes through the international banking routes. It is almost impossible for anyone other than the payee indicated on the check to cash a personal check in Nicaragua. Banks will not even cash travelers checks. Online transactions, and credit card transactions are arguably less secure. So, yes, sending a personal check by mail is a safe process. It is just that, like many things down south, it moves a little slower.
Center For Disease Control recommends Hepatitis A, Tetanus, & Typhoid vaccinations. Visit the Site for the latest information. Contact us if you're concerned, but health has not been a major issue for our guests.
We welcome all guests within reason.
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