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Travel with your own Surfboard

You are allowed to bring 3 surfboards into Nicaragua for personal use. Additional boards will be considered as imports and customs will charge a fee – usually $100 US per board, but this is negotiable. In Nicaragua no wetsuit is…

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Check-in & Check-out

Our check-in starts at 15h00 PM. However, if you arrive earlier, we can store your luggage until the check-in hour. Our check-out is at 11h00AM, which means that you will have to check out of your room until then, but…

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Can I pay my booking upon arrival?

If you are making a last-minute booking, for example, 48h before your arrival, you can pay when you arrive at the surf camp. Please keep in mind that we only accept cash at the surf camp.

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Parking available

There is safe parking on site, for free. Camp is reachable by 4×4 cars only!  

Surfing and Lessons

If it rains, will the surf lessons be cancelled?

 No, surf lessons are only cancelled in case of danger (lightning storm etc).

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How far is the surfcamp from the nearest beach?

It’s around 15 minutes walking distance away.

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Are there safes to store my values?

Your values are safe, don’t worry. We provide a lock up box if you need to store something.

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Late Check-in

We are very flexible with the check-in hours. Late check-ins are allowed and free of extra charges.

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Do you provide baby cribs?

Our camps are not really suited for families and for that reason we don’t provide a baby crib.

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Extra Towels

We can provide extra towels for no extra cost.

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I can’t find my booking confirmation email

Please check your spam and notifications folder. If you can’t find your confirmation email please get in touch with us.

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Can I add extra nights to my already paid booking?

Yes, that is possible. Just send us an email with your booking reference and tell us what you want to change or add on your reservation. We will take care of it and send you the updated email with the…

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Cancellation Insurance – What does it cover?

This policy covers any losses incurred due to cancelling in case of sickness, injury or other medical issues that prohibit you from travelling or participating in travel activities. A doctor’s note is required to support this claims.Please note that this…

Surfing and Lessons

Is the surf camp suitable for complete beginners?

Yes, in fact a significant part of our guests at all camps are complete beginners. We love surfing, the ocean and Mother Nature and we love sharing this passion with our guests! Over the 15 yrs of history of Rapture Surfcamps…

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Kitchen Usage

The kitchen in our camp is for staff only – since breakfast and dinner are included we need the kitchen in order to prepare the food for the whole camp.  

Sightseeing & Things Todo

Turtle Watching

Within 30 minutes from the camp you have the unique opportunity to watch turtles in their natural habitat arriving at the beach to lay their eggs and then hatching and swimming away in the ocean. If you are at camp at…

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Ziplining

Close to Rapture Surfcamps Nicaragua you’ll find the “Finca las Nubes Adventure Park” with stunning views over the Pacific, ziplines and aerial park through the jungle and long jungle hiking trails.

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Sightseeing

Within 2 hrs drive of the surf camp you can visit a couple of Nicaragua’s most spectacular sights such as:GranadaOne of the oldest cities in Central America and Unesco World Heritage Isla de OmetepeTwo Volcanoes situated on a tropical island in…

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Boat Trips

Fishing Trip, Sunset Booze Cruise or Boat Trip to surf remote spots? Just let us know and we can arrange an outing for your group. Exact time and duration of the trip depend on activity chosen and weather conditions.

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Disk Golf

For the lawn game aficionados, within 15min walking distance from the camp you’ll find a big disk golf course. Fun guaranteed!

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Horseback Ride at Sunset

Fancy a romantic horseback ride along secluded beaches around the camp at sundown?$30 per person and the guide will come pick you up on horseback straight from camp.

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Nightlife

For a small town, San Juan del Sur has a lively restaurant, bar and nightclub scene which brings an influx of international tourists.Not the mention the famous “Sunday Funday”, Nicaragua’s most famous party event happening every week.

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Sun Protection

The sun in Nicaragua is extremely strong even in the rainy season, especially when you spend a long time in the water surfing.We recommend a 50+ waterproof sunscreen from a well known brand.We also strongly recommend you use zinc on…

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What’s the weather like during the Rainy Season in Nicaragua?

The water is always warm, no wetsuit needed. Bring a rash guard to protect you from sunburn while surfing. Many people ask us about the rainy season. We have spent many years in Nicaragua and the season is nowhere near…

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Immunizations

There are no immunizations required for this region of Nicaragua unless you are planning on trekking deep into the jungle. In certain villages in the rural areas in the North of the country doctors will occasionally recommend certain precautions to…

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Safety

Nicaragua is considered one of the safest countries in Central America. We still advise you not to leave your belongings on the beach unattended.

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Currencies/ATMs

The local currency is the Nicaraguan Cordoba but US dollars are also widely accepted. The exchange rate varies from day to day – 1 USD is currently about 31 Cordobas. There are a lot of ATMs around San Juan del…

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What Visa do I need to enter Nicaragua?

Visitors from most countries can get a 90-day tourist visa on arrival in Nicaragua. At entry you might be asked to show an onward or return ticket and pay an tourist tax of $15 US at the airport. Check exact…

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Dietary requirements

We cater for all kinds of diets, no worries at all. Just let us know when you arrive so we can plan accordingly.  

How to reach us

Airport Pick up

Since our location is perched on the hills above Playa Maderas overlooking the jungle and the Pacific Ocean below, we enjoy peace and quiet at the end of a private road. Depending on where you arrive, we offer the following…

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How to get to our Rapture Surf Camp in Nicaragua?

We are located close to Playa Maderas about 10km north of San Juan del Sur, but as we are off the beaten track, we would like to inform you about the different options to arrive at our camp. 1 -…

Surfing and Lessons

Sunday Surf Lessons

We are sorry but there is no guiding or surf lessons on Sundays, thats our only day off.

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Fixed time for lessons?

The exact time of the lessons is really hard to predict in advance because it depends on weather condition, winds, currents, tides.We want to get you on the best waves and conditions possible and each evening the time for the…

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What kind of boards do you have?

We have a large quiver of boards at the camp for all levels. We offer different size soft-tops and custom mals, as well as variety of fibre-glass performance based short boards.

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Difference between surf lessons and surf guiding?

During a lesson you will work with an instructor to improve technique and gain confidence in the water. The instructors will help you to catch the waves so you can save your energy to practice pop ups and turns. In…

Surfing and Lessons

What is surf guiding?

Surf guiding is for anybody who can already surf confidently. If you are not fully sure if guiding is the right option for you please just book your accommodation. Once you are here we can see how your surfing level is…

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Intermediate / Beginner?

The beginner category is extremely broad and it covers people who have never surfed at all to people who are refining their technique and gaining confidence.To be suitable for the intermediate group you need to be able to drop in…

Rooms

Are your dorm rooms mixed?

We try our best to keep our Dorms gender separate. Often due to a lot of people checking in and out it’s not possible to keep it quite like that as otherwise customers would have to change rooms too often.

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How many beds are in the dorms?

We have eight beds in two of our dorms but the rooms are very spacious with high ceilings so it never feels crowded or hot. Each dorm room has its own bathroom. Our 3rd Premium “open air” dorm has 4…

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Single Rooms

We are sorry but we only have double rooms with the pricing for two persons. However you are free to use a double room as a single room but still paying for two persons. I hope you understand, but we…

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Can I cancel my booking?

Here is the quick lowdown of our cancelation policy.Cancellations and rebookings made by the customer. All requests for cancellations or rebookings must be submitted via email. The cancellation period is defined by the receipt of the cancellation. In cases of…

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Can I book extras locally?

Sure, all extras like surf lessons, massages and yoga can be booked or extended locally.

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Do you do week-long packages?

At Rapture, we understand that travel is spontaneous and your plans can change. You decide the length of your stay to ensure you get everything you want from your time at the surf camp. We are flexible and happy to…

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Is there a minimum stay?

We do not have a minimum stay at Rapture! We know that plans change and people like to be flexible when they travel, so if you want to stay 3 days or 3 months, that is okay for us!

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How do I book online?

Please use our online booking system at bookings.rapturecamps.com in order to complete your booking. There are several online payment options available: Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Dinner, JCB and Paypal. If you need support with placing your booking, do not hesitate to…

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How do I check availability?

You can check availability and prices online with our online booking system. Please select your preferred travel location, as well as check-in and check-out dates and the number of persons travelling. In case your preferred room is not available for…

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