“The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.”~ Helen Keller Interested in volunteering and giving back to the local community while here? Chica Brava gives back in a variety of ways and can arrange volunteer opportunities for you while in San Juan del Sur. Please check out the options below and inquire with us for more information! ChicaBrava Camp Bella: Each year, we host a charitable surf camp empowerment program for underprivileged young women in Nicaragua. In previous years, we focused exclusively on aiding in the rehabilitation of v ..read more

Surfing is definitely more than an awesome sport! It makes your body looks super toned and you feel a lot healthier, it have all the adrenaline that comes with the empowerment of caching a wave, and puts you in direct contact with nature and salt water gives u a peace and happy state of mind. Surfing makes you feel powerful, invincible and totally boost your confidence. Chica brava is a life changing experience for me where I share with this other amazing ladies that with all the love, compassion, camaraderie respect and thoughtfulness are teaching me how to surf. Chica brava has improved an ..read more

Patient Patience is the number one trait of an awesome instructor. An instructor who doesn’t expect you to pop-up and surf your first waves but knows that with time and effort you will succeed. Patience is key, like with many things in life!   Full of Personality One of the best traits of an awesome surf instructor is a good personality. The type of person you can meet and feel comfortable with right away. Someone who can laugh when we nose dive or fall off the board from sitting position. Someone who smiles because they are genuinely happy you are enjoying your lesson. An instructor w ..read more

Surfing, like fashion, is all about finding your own. Once you get the feel for the wave it’s time to add some style and flair to those waves you’re riding! I remember watching another Chica Brava instructor do her thing on a longboard and thinking, “WOW. That girl can surf!” Every time I saw her catch a wave I always knew it was her, even if I was sitting on the beach and couldn’t see her face. She made the way she controlled and moved her board her own. I realized that the way she surfed was really an extension of her personality; fluid, elegant, and always with a bit of excitement! The way ..read more

Every morning at Chica Brava before “Surf’s Up”, our house mom and cook, Belkis, whips up some delicious power fuel breakfast for our chicas. The coffee is always strong and hot to have with you while you take one of our surf theory classes before you have your breakfast. After theory, the dining room is set and ready buffet style with breakfast that changes daily. Nicaragua is known for its amazing fruits and Belkis has fresh juice made from a variety of different fruits and teas throughout the week: Jamacia (Hibiscus), Passionfruit, Pitaya, Tamarindo, Pineapple, Orange, and any others in sea ..read more

The Inertia is an awesome source for up to date surfing news and articles that get you stoked to get in the water ..read more

Main Content Area – Youtube embeds BE SURE and put a / (slash) in the closing “/EMBED” code. Regular EMBED: Youtu.be EMBED works, too: HTTPS does NOT work – just becomes a LINK ..read more

It’s not often that San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, is host to international celebrities, but it’s fair to say that when they do come, they fall in love with the town’s charm, just like the rest of us. Such was the case with Margot Robbie, the leading lady in Martin Scorceze’s most recent film, ‘Wolf of Wall Street’. Margot came to San Juan on a whim after chatting with her longtime friend, Steffany, both of whom grew up on the Gold Coast of Australia, leaving in their late teens to pursue their dreams. After just of week of getting to know these girls it became clear to us at Chica Brava that th ..read more

Please join all the ladies of Chica Brava as we host a Fundraiser Fiesta at PELICAN EYES for Chica Brava Camp Bella Charity Camp and to raise awareness of Human Trafficking in Nicaragua!! Featuring Nicaraguan’s own PERROZOMPOPO!!! Latin Grammy Nominee and one of the influential musicians in Central America! When: November 2nd at 8pm Where: Pelican Eyes Resort- Lower pool FREE Appetizers and Drink Specials ALL NIGHT!! Suggested C$100 Donation to Camp Bella upon entry! Raffle tickets sold all night long! Prizes Include: – Sailboat cruise for 2 from Pelican Eyes – 1 Nights stay for 2 at Maderas V ..read more

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