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Town in Rivas Department, Nicaragua
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Popoyo is a Pacific coast beach town in the department of Rivas, Nicaragua. It is known as the best, most consistent wave in Nicaragua. The wave breaks from 2 to 20 feet and at all tides. The surf zone in Popoyo gets offshore winds 300 days per year. There are areas for waves of all skill levels, from beginner to expert.
Popoyo Surf Hotel
Best beach resort in Popoyo.
Perched atop a 30-metre cliff on Popoyo beach. Best views of Popoyo, Outer Reef, Santana and several other surf breaks. Hotel with penthouse, apartments and shared accommodation. Excellent bar and restaurant onsite.
Modern hotel with spacious, clean rooms. Hammocks on the patio. On-site restaurant with good food, plus other restaurants nearby. Beach views, cold drinks.
Popoyo is 100 kilometers south of Managua and will take 2 to 2-1/2 hours to drive. 2 hours if you go via Masaya, and 2-1/2 if you use highway 1 (Panamerican highway).
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