A step back in Popoyo

I should be writing about Popoyo- Is all that has been going through my mind.  Popoyo, Nicaragua  is a laid-back spot so it should be easy to write about. 

Kind of.

It is such a simple place I could list the things about it- so I will do that.

Protected pools in Popoyo Rock 

• You have to take a dirt road for about 40 minutes just to get there.
• It's easier to hitch-hike then wait for public transportation.
• Get ready to walk a lot.
• I hope you like the beach, because that is all there is
• There is one store for groceries.
• There is a handful of places to stay and are usually booked out completely.
• I can count the restaurants on one hand.

But...

• The waves are always pumping- home to one of Nicaragua's biggest wave.
• Tons of really good surfers
• Some of the best sunsets I have ever seen
• Want to swim in the ocean and feel like you are alone - go here
• Finish a book
• Eat fresh fish
• Do yoga on a rock in the ocean

I did yoga on this rock

So if the bottom list outweighs your concerns for the top then I recommend this place for you.

Magnific Rock Hostel, Aussie owned

From Rivas, share a cab going to San Juan Del Sur but let them know you want to go to Popoyo. It should only cost you $20 max. I stayed at Magnific Rock Hostel, which was nice and brand new for $20 bucks a night. However, I think there are better values located across the Nagualapa River.