Playa Gigante

Made up of small fishing villages, Playa Gigante is the place that surf lovers flock to in search of the perfect wave, the freshest of seafood and the friendliest of people. Escape the hustle and bustle of San Juan del Sur when you travel to this sleepy stretch of fishing villages which offers even bigger waves and welcoming hospitality. The ‘Emerald Coast’, as it’s referred to, boasts long stretches of deserted beaches, local baseball games, surf camps and small homestays or beach cabins. Visitors should expect to dine on fish in the back of boats, purchase local produce from trucks and stay in thatched huts on the beach. Getting here is difficult but worth it, and it pays to hire a taxi from the airport, a journey that takes anywhere from 2-3 hours. There is a scattering of hotels and hostels through the villages that offer scrumptious local food at a great price including Hotel Brio, Party Wave and Tacos Banditas. Stay at Dale Dagger for awesome beach cabins and stories from a legendary surfer.