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Frequently Asked Questions
Getting Here
The nearest airport to the hotel is the Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport (MGA) in Managua. It is 55km from the village, or about one hour and ten minutes away. The quickest way to get from Managua to El Tránsito is to take a taxi, which costs $70 – $80 USD and takes around 1 hour and ten minutes.
Nicaragua shares borders with Costa Rica and Honduras. The busiest Nicaraguan land entry/exit point is at Peñas Blancas, on the southern border with Costa Rica. Los Chiles in Costa Rica provides a water crossing further east, to San Carlos on the Río San Juan. The two main border crossings with Honduras in the north, meanwhile, are at Guasaule and El Espino and Las Manos, with the latter providing the quickest access to Tegucigalpa.
Travel Logistics
After political unrest in 2018, Nicaragua is once again on track to become one of the safest Central American countries, including Costa Rica and Panama. However, Nicaragua is still one of the poorest nations in the Western Hemisphere and tourists should use common sense when traveling in the country.
The hotel is located out of the way of major cities, and has 24/7 security surveillance including night guards who roam the property from sundown till sun up.
Always check and defer to your government’s latest travel guidance and advisories.
Nicaragua is a tropical paradise nearly all year-round. There really is no wrong time to visit. However, depending on how you plan to spend your time here, certain times maybe better than others:
December – April: Nicaragua’s dry season. It’s typically sunny and a perfect 75 – 85 F degrees (25 –29 C) on the beach. There are a few light showers in the morning and maybe a handful of breezy days. This is a great time for exploring colonial cities, nearby beaches, volcanoes or the country’s lush jungle reserves. Our beach’s breaks are mellow and consistent at this time of year, which is perfect if you’re learning to surf.
May – August: Nicaragua’s wet season officially begins at the end of May. However, it’s still pleasantly warm with a few more morning showers lasting only an hour or two, but nothing that would stop you enjoying your trip.
September – Mid-November: Heavy rain can disrupt travel, but if you’re staying long-term, it’s a great time to recommit to a daily yoga practice, meditate and surf big swells.
El Tránsito has great, consistent waves all throughout the year which makes it a great surfing destination at any time or season. From November to early March, you’ll find mellow ocean waves perfect for beginners, longboarders, and intermediate surfers. The smallest swells are usually in January and February and are typically knee to head high.
The “swell” season (March to October) draws experienced surfers to El Tránsito for its chest and overhead waves. The rainiest months are September and October. The biggest Swells are April through June.
Average Ocean Temperature is around 85 F (29 C) . January and February are coolest months of the year.
Average Air Temperature is 85 – 95 F (29 – 35 C). The hottest months are April and May.
Managua Airport: 55km from the village, or about one hour and ten minutes taxi ride away.
Costa Rican Liberia Airport: 5+ hours due to the border crossing.
Granada: 2 hours
Rivas: 3 hours
Ometepe: 3.5 hours
León: 1 hour
The USD is widely accepted in most parts of Nicaragua, including El Tránsito. There are no ATMs in our area, so we recommend bringing small US dollar bills with you. Most establishments in our area do not accept credit cards but they do accept US dollars and will give you change back in the local currency, Cordobas. Please note that Alive Beach House’s prices are given in US dollar amounts.
Your Stay
Please note that during your stay, we accept payments in cash or via credit/debit cards (physical cards only, no virtual cards) using the Tab.Travel app
Tab charge travelers a 4% fee, which is typically less than what you’d pay with a regular card machine or PayPal. Tab allows you to pay in your own currency, avoiding typical foreign usage fees from banks or credit cards, and instead applies a transparent 4% fee based on mid–market exchange rates.
Check-in is from 02:00 PM to 9:00PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out in the notes section of the online booking form, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee.
Yes, breakfast is included in your stay. We have a menu to choose from: seasonal fruit with homemade granola and yogurt, pancakes, omelette, french toasts.
We do not have a designated parking area. There is a space behind the hotel, in front of the street entrance, with security cameras. There, one can park.
Although we love animals, pets are not accepted at the hotel.
Yes! Children under three years old stay for free if using existing bedding. If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge. Children older than three years old are charged as adults.
Yes, our pool is at the bottom of our tropical garden, close to the beach, so you can relax as you watch the waves.
Yes. While we invite you to unplug and indulge in the serenity of our natural surroundings, we understand that digital connections is an unavoidable part of our modern world. All rooms and common areas at Alive Beach House are wifi accessible. Wifi is free and there are no internet access fees.
If you have questions about working remotely from Alive, kindly contact the reception team at alive.beach.house@gmail.com.
All of our rooms have ceiling fans and blackout curtains that keep the interior temperature pleasant during the day and night. The following rooms have air conditioning units:
– Queen
– Triple
Please note that there is an additional cost of 12 USD/per day for air conditioning use.
If you have quesionts, kindly contact the reception team at alivebeachouse@gmail.com so we can recommend the best room type for you.
All of our rooms face the ocean. Rooms located on our upper floor have walk-out private balconies for the most spectacular views. Rooms on our first floor have small decks that look out into our tropical garden and the beach beyond.
No matter where you are located in hotel, you can hear the gentle murmur of waves crashing from your room, and getting your toes in the sand or board in the water is never more than a 30 second walk to the end of our garden.
Bringing food from outside to the hotel is not allowed for hygiene and safety reasons.
There is no price difference for a room occupied by one or two people.
Looking to plan a retreat or group trip? Get in touch with us at alive.beach.house@gmail.com and we would be be happy to help you plan something special.
Please note that when booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Guests will be held responsible for any loss or damage to the hotel property caused by themselves, their guests or any person for whom they are responsible.
We speak English, Spanish, Bulgarian and Russian.
We clean the rooms and change the sheets every second day of your stay. Please, note that the village suffers a serious water shortage, which is why water is rationed by day and sectors.
All activities and day trips are subject to availability of our providers. We recommend you to check availability with us and book at least 3 days in advance.
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