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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  • A remarkable small organization making a huge impact on this tiny village!

    Rita

  • La Choza Chula – a wonderful combination of cultural immersion and sustainable development in action.

    Suzannah

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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

    Manel

  • 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

  • "I knew it that I was in the right place. The days were pure fun, a good swell hit Lobitos and we surfed fun waves everyday. Besides that, I helped Javier with the Mini ramp and went to surf and English classes to help the teachers and get in touch with the kids and the community."

    Caio Antunes

  • "This is a fantastic way not only to get surf on a fantastic secluded coast, but also to get to really understand the culture and people of a poor fishing town. You get to interact every day with the townspeople and learn about a way of life that is probably foreign to most."

    Will Moritz

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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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