Quarterly News & Updates

October| 2022

Hey guys! Here's a recap of the happenings in the past few months in Tola paradise. We hope you enjoy reading it. We can't wait for you to come down visit here soon!

An unusual season to remember...

Brian Scott here to chime in on this newsletter about the surf conditions for the last few months… So here it goes!

In July, the waves and weather were actually pretty good. Most of the month was full of sunny days and really good waves, perfect combination for me to shoot awesome photos for the surf report. As for August, we started to see the effects of the La Niña with our fair share of continuous rainy days. However, rain or shine, the report is and will always be posted daily, like its been since 2005.

September was when the weather really kicked in and timing was everything due to the unforeseen downpours of rain and there were more onshore days than any other of the months up to this point, but in comparison with how many epic days of waves we had through the year, I don’t think anyone was complaining.

Now that we’re in October, historically the wettest and rainiest month of the year, as weird and completely unpredictable this season has been, and aside from just having a Cat 1 hurricane Julia pass over us, this month has been EPIC. October is known for shutting down in a non-stop onshore with rain and you can count on not seeing any sun until probably November. This year, it’s been completely the opposite.

So that’s my take on the second half of the 2022 season, and we still have the rest of this month, which I think is going to be oddly good if not amazing, There’s been more sunny days than any October we’ve ever seen, and my hunch is November is just going to be even better!

To see more epic photos visit my site Nicaragua Surf Shots and of course keep checking the NSR Surf Report to enjoy all the daily action.

Support TIS scholarship program

Tola International School (TIS) is a bilingual community-centered school educating kids ages 3-9 years old in all subject areas including math, English, Spanish, science, art, music and more. TIS is the only fully bilingual school in the Tola area and also the only private school that has been accredited by the Nicaraguan Ministry of Education.

TIS have incorporated non-traditional methods of learning including PBL, Montessori, self-directed, and student-centered learning into their curriculum, and they are committed to helping build our community by providing quality education for everyone through their scholarship program. However, their program can only continue running with your support!

TIS have currently 4 students in their sponsorship program, as well as two more who are wait-listed. They have seen their students grow and excel in all areas of their development and would like to continue supporting this growth, as well as give opportunities for more.

Annual tuition is $2000 per child. If just 10 people commit to donating $20/month, a local child can receive a quality education that will impact not only their lives, but those around them.

If you would like to change a child’s life by sponsoring their education, please contact them through one of the methods mentioned below. Sponsorship can be full or partial.

WhatsApp: (505) 8811-3834

email: admin@tolaschool.org

FB/IG: @tolainternationalschool

Valentina and Alina are students who are part of their scholarship program. They are very smart girls who have mastered both Spanish and English while being at TIS over the past four years. Valentina is 8 years old and about to complete 2nd grade; Alina is 7 years old and is about to finish 1st grade.

“It takes a village to raise a child, but only one child to make a difference.”

New baseball & soccer field!

The owners of Casa Almendra, the Mack Family, have very graciously donated to buy the land and build a regulation size baseball field, that will double as a soccer field, just steps outside of Hacienda Iguana's gates. This field will be open for use by the local and expat community. We already have coaches and teams that want to use it and hope to also arrange a fun and relaxed Co-ed league for Iguana. It is nearing completion and should be ready for use in the next 1-2 months. This will also offer a fun option for guests in Iguana to go watch local baseball or soccer games within walking distance. A little taste of Nicaraguan culture to our Iguana bubble.

Photo: Rick Briggs

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Reserve your surfboard with NSR Surf Shop

Heading to Nicaragua but don’t want to travel with boards? We have you covered! With over 100 boards to choose from, chances are good that we have what you are looking for! We carry Lost, Hayden Shapes, Sharp Eye, Al Merrick, Fire Wire, Robert August, Catch Surf and more!

We are conveniently located inside the Hacienda Iguana community and offer a delivery/pick up service to the Gigante, Rancho Santana, Popoyo and Guasacate communities.

Email us at rentals@surfnsr.com to reserve your board!

Help us clean up after Julia!

Once again Nicaragua was hit by a hurricane. This time Julia, a category 1 little monster caused floods and damages across the country. The Tola region wasn't the exception and lots of our local neighbor's water wells are contaminated. If you're willing to help with cleanup efforts PayPal: nicaheartbeat2020@gmail.com

Please comment #Julia

American Airlines returns to Nica!

On November 30, American Airlines returns to Nicaragua after suspending its operations in March 2020 due to the pandemic.

The route between Miami International and Augusto C. Sandino International Airport will be operated daily with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with a capacity for 172 passengers in a three class configuration (16 seats in business class, 24 in main cabin extra, and 132 in cabin major).

The service from Miami to Managua will depart daily at 10:25, landing in the Central American country at 12:18. The return flight will depart from Managua at 13:20, landing in Miami at 16:55.

Source: simpleflying.com