May 18, 2023 @ 6:30 pm Surfing as Development: Stories of postwar transformation on Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast

As the dust settled after a decade of war and Nicaragua faced the daunting challenge of rebuilding, surfers sought out the world’s best waves. By chance they stumbled upon the remote beaches of Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast, discovering a previously unknown surfing paradise. The daredevils of travel, surfers withstand anything for the thrill of a good wave. Learn how their tenacity and networking created new value and industry for Nicaragua’s sleepy coasts – paving the way for tourism development and eco-communities. In 2021, at the height of the pandemic, Tamara Stenn purchased a small surf house in Nicaragua. She has been… Continue reading