Chica Brava - Surf Camps & Retreat | Nicaragua

Amazing Surf Experience with Chica Brava I had an incredible week at Chica Brava! I went with three friends and not only improved my surf skills but made great connections with other women who joined the camp. The coaching was fantastic, with lots of helpful feedback and video reviews that really helped me refine my technique. We started the week with amazing waves and later learned to navigate trickier onshore conditions, thanks to the instructors’ great tips. The excursions were fun and adventurous, adding even more to the experience. If you’re looking for a surf camp with excellent coaching, good vibes, and a little adventure, Chica Brava is the perfect choice. Can’t wait to come back!

Amazing experience! Highly recommend a Chica Brava camp for any level The space: I stayed at The Villa which was beautiful and very comfortable. For me it was nice to have the AC at night. They kept it super clean and tidy and cooked us homemade breakfast and dinner every day. Francia made sure we had everything we needed The surf instruction: I had 0 experience going in and was catching some pretty decent waves by the end. Clair, the lead surf instructor is super attentive and focused, she makes sure everyone knows what they are working toward each day. Camila, the other surf instructor was fantastic and made me feel super safe out there. Even Evelyn, who often comes with to do social media and brings her sweet pup, Canela, would jump in with helpful tips One thing that struck me was that it seems like Chica Brava is really respectful and on great terms with the surrounding community. Folks we met in town often knew Chica Brava and some restaurants and stores offer discounts to the group. Had so much fun I'll be coming back next year!

Went to this camp in early April. The whole Chica Brava crew was great. Both coaches and the camp host were super supportive and encouraging. I had taken a couple days lessons before this trip but was still very green. This camp taught me a ton about surf etiquette, waves, ocean safety and the mechanics of surfing. I definitely saw improvement over the course of the week. I would highly recommend this camp to anyone interested in getting started, or even those that have some experience under their belt.

Chica Brava Surf Camp was exactly the experience I was looking for. An adventurous mindset, a connection with other like-minded women, progression in my intermediate surf skills with some dedicated coaches, a program that takes the times to study conditions, and get into the right waves, without social media frills/upsells, and yoga sessions being available but not the main focus. If you are looking for a camp truly focused on the craft of surfing…this is your camp! Icing on the cake was absolutely beautiful surfing conditions + warm water! (I will mention that we had a few days of choppy conditions due to a late-season hurricane, but the staff still made surfing days possible and got us into the water💪). We felt extra lucky when the winds changed, surf picked up, and the sun came out! Daily video feedback was incredibly helpful. Water photos with a pro was a wonderful add-on. The house setup and location was great. I enjoyed exploring downtown and walking to yoga and massage treatments (loved the option to skip or book extra sessions!). The pool is a lovely cool-down at the end of the day. If you’re looking for an experience that is genuine, connected with the local community, without the worry of planning transportation, lugging a surfboard, or planning healthy meals, this is such an amazing camp!

Excellent experience at the Chica Brava Surf Retreat. Hats off to Claire! She was our head instructor that went over our video reviews and was amazing! Very knowledgeable, concise when teaching, patient, and encouraging. She did a tremendous job when wrangling all levels of surf. Wonderful having her lead the camp. Im a very beginner surfer and i felt so empowered by the other instructors as well. I was standing and catching white water on day one. And by the last day i was catching green waves. The food was spectacular. Everyday of the retreat we had our breakfast or brunch and dinner prepared by the house staff. Delicious and photo worth every time. Chefs kiss. Francia, our concierge got us everywhere safely and recorded our surf for video review. Not only does Chica Brava teach in the water, they also record us to review our surf and how we can improve. This is next level improvement; we watch as a group and it’s so fun to cheer each other on. The accommodations were beautiful, clean, and comfortable. Nicaragua was very hot and humid so having a pool and AC was much needed and appreciated. Meeting other women was so awesome as well. We made many great memories and our group was so cool. We even made an Barbie video!! Haha! Overall 100/10 and i will definitely be returning to the camp! #dale

I loved every minute of my experience. Breakfast and dinner were cooked daily. Food was always fresh, homemade and so delicious. My absolute favorite was all the fresh fruit juices. The surfing was the best experience I’ve had so far on my journey. The theory and feedback were clear, to the point and not long and boring. Mastering the pop up and ‘looking up’ will be tattooed in my memory forever. Previous to this camp I only took 1-2 hour surf classes and these type of classes are a very touristy experience. Camp allows for a more deeper learning and understanding which is more impactful if you want to keep surfing in the long run. Our house at Cloud Farm was a wonderful home for the week. We had a beautiful infinity pool that overlooked San Juan del Sur. I loved that we had laundry service and fresh coffee every morning. We even had a few critters visit us throughout the week. I can’t wait to plan for my next experience! Thank you so much to the Chica Brava team for providing such a positive and empowering experience.

I had the best time at Chica Brava Surf Camp in December 2023!! From the surf instructors, accommodations and immersive experience in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, this quickly became one of my favorite vacations to date. I loved the home cooked meals, the camaraderie among the ladies and incredibly supportive vibes set by Claire, Franzia, and all the lovely ladies on the surf and social media teams! The price is so incredibly reasonable for what your getting and I promise you will love this trip beginning to end!

Claire, Evelyn, Marina and Francia made my experience with Chica Brava more beautiful than I ever could have anticipated! I love these women and this organization, and I can't WAIT to go back. Highly recommend for anyone looking to broaden their horizons and experience a country in a way that's respectful of the culture :)