The best Playa Manzanillo Hotel
Today we took our new friends to Playa Manzanillo, one of the best point-breaks in Nicaragua. The surf forecast wasn't fantastic--onshore winds and waves of approximately three feet, but sure enough, Manzanillo delivered.The 30-minute boat ride showcased the natural beauty of the Central American coastline, which was peppered with jagged cliffs, caves and unique plantlife. We didn't see much surf on the way to the break, so we were a little skeptical. But when we reached our destination, we could tell why the place earned such a fantastic reputation.
The spot is a left-hand break with a takeoff zone next to some cliffs. The reef is perfectly shaped to offer long, barreling lines. Today, the barrels weren't pumping, although a few of us made it out of some pinched tubes. But with the shape of the coast, this place is sure to offer some incredible rides in the right swell.
Manzanillo is officially added to the Marsella Beach Front surf tour, which already features Playa Maderas, Playa Yankee and Playa Remanso. There's no other hotel near Manzanillo that offers such an incredible selection of activities and is located only 10 minutes from San Juan del Sur.