Surf Travel Done Different

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WAVES inspires world travel and cultural exchange through surf experiences, while collaboratively building a network of partnerships that connect travelers, community members and grassroots initiatives.

 

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Get Involved, Go Surfing

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Surf

Whether you're a beginner or expert surfer, you can find consistent waves to ride in every one of the beautiful locations.

Give Back

Each day collaborate with the local community and assist on projects. That way once you leave, you'll leave something behind.

Stay

From homestay to five star resort, WAVES provides homecooked meals and accommodation to make you feel at home.

What do we believe in?

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  • Water

    Through adventure & water sports, locals develop a special relationship with the sea applying conservation activities in their daily lives.

  • Adventure

    Through surfing, locals build confidence, stay healthy and foster meaningful relationships while enjoying the coast.

  • Voluntourism

    Volunteers contribute to community service activities while enjoying doing what they love: surfing!

  • Education

    WAVES helps coastal communities create educational opportunities for youth using their natural environment.

  • Sustainability

    WAVES believes sustainability contains 4 aspects: ecological, social, political, and economic.

Our Past Travelers Say

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  • The surfing spots and opportunities are plentiful; there are three great breaks within walking distance and if the wind isn't cooperating, they can drive you to a better spot.

    Siraj

  • "The accommodation was really good and defiantly added to my experience. The food was delicious and gave me a "real" experience of living in Peru." I loved that WAVES offered two weeks and was affordable, as most volunteer experiences are expensive or you don't have enough time off to fulfill them."

    Brian Loesch

  • "Expect an encouraging experience with dedicated community leaders, working hard to improve education, increase awareness, and make a difference in the local community. It's a great atmosphere for teamwork and cooperation. There will be plenty of fun and laughter, too."

    Jeremy Koons

  • "A great alternative to the Me, Me, Me surf trip: connecting with locals while teaching and learning. Surfing perfect waves in a remote location, but having the company and camaraderie of being part of a team with a goal."

    Coll Faragher

  • Staying in El Transit, you feel so far removed from the rest of the world with the most consistent break in the whole country, all to yourself. The staff is amazing and will go out of their way to accommodate you in any way

    Joey

  • Great people and even better friends, with awesome plans to help the community!

    Manel

  • Couldn't say enough about this place: beautiful beach, spotless facilities, and the best food you'll eat in Nicaragua, top it all off with fun, attentive, knowledgeable owners and an always smiling and helpful support staff. You will absolutely regret coming here-you'll never want to leave and nowhere else you go will be as good!!

    Jessica

  • WAVES is a once in a lifetime experience! This is a small place, off the beaten path. A place where you can learn about others and about yourself. You have the opportunity to experience the local culture of a small town by actually becoming part of the community.

    Jillian

  • We had such a blast these last two weeks hanging out at ETCA and getting to know some of the kids and youth and the ladies that work there.

    David

  • I had an amazing time at ETCA playing with and getting to know the kids of the community. Lots of "ping pong", laughs, spanglish conversations, and on the last day we made bracelets!

    Jess

From The Blog

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Share the stoke, support WAVES.

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Help us to create life-enriching experiences in coastal communities through Educational Surf programs. Your donations help support the team and this infrastructure for giving back.

 

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