Nicaragua🇳🇮 | beachesPlaya GiganteLanding pangas, calm crescent bay, beginner waves, tide pools | things to do and best time to go

The village behind Playa Gigante itself is the best place to sleep, because everything sits within a short walk of the sand. A few dozen beds cluster along the one main road, and dorms run about US$10 to 15 a night, with private rooms at US$25 to 50. Staying here means you eat at the same handful of beachfront restaurants as everyone else, so solo travelers meet people fast over sunset beers and surf talk.The hillside above the bay has quieter guesthouses and small lodges with ocean views. They suit people who want sleep over socializing, and the walk down takes 5 to 10 minutes. Expect US$30 to … read more 👉

The village behind Playa Gigante itself is the best place to sleep, because everything sits within a short walk of the sand. A few dozen beds cluster along the one main road, and dorms run about US$10 to 15 a night, with private rooms at US$25 to 50. Staying here means you eat at the same handful of beachfront restaurants as everyone else, so solo travelers meet people fast over sunset beers and surf talk.The hillside above the bay has quieter guesthouses and small lodges with ocean views. They suit people who want sleep over socializing, and the walk down takes 5 to 10 minutes. Expect US$30 to 60 for a double.If you are surfing, the stretch of coast toward Popoyo and Guasacate has more surf camps, and shared rooms often come bundled with lessons or board rental. It is a longer ride from Gigante, so you will want a motorbike or shuttle.Book ahead from December through Easter, since the village is small and fills quickly. In the green season you can usually walk in and bargain.