Open since 2012, we’re the pioneers of tourism in El Transito, Nicaragua setting an example for how businesses and community can work together.
A vision to create a cross-cultural experiential travel company that also provides economic opportunity in under-developed communities.
It started with a simple idea: travel to a new place, in search of warm weather, good waves and a simpler life.
However, it didn’t take long for this idea to transform into a deep desire to get to know the culture, land, and people of Nicaragua giving birth to a larger vision. A vision to create a cross-cultural experiential travel company that would not only be profitable, but also provide economic opportunity in under-developed communities with social conscious, integrity and professionalism at the forefront existing as a model for expansion and growth in Central America.
Offering all-inclusive surf, adventure and volunteer packages, with Bed + Breakfast and hostel options for those on a budget.
Born in the small fishing village of El Transito in 2012, the company initially opened as an all-inclusive surf camp.
The camp focused on all-inclusive packages with handpicked activities that deliver an authentic and safe experience in Nicaragua while enabling guests to expand personal knowledge through cultural experiences like historic city tours and community volunteering. A few years later, and after meeting a ton of wonderful people who were either backpacking their way through Central America or living in Managua and wanted a beach escape, SOLID decided to expand the surf camp to include a Bed + Breakfast (January 2016) and Surf Hostel (March 2016). Regardless of what type of accommodation is chosen, the same friendly and professional service people have come to know SOLID for is experienced by everyone who travels with us in Nicaragua.
We have teamed up with both local and non-local NGO's for verified community outreach programs.
We have handpicked partners based on a similar company mindset in providing added value to each ones respective communities and guests.
Two of these organizations are tax exempt organizations as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, giving us the ability to provide official paperwork for credit. Our partnerships are heavily valued and extend to individuals within our local community. For instance, instead of opening a restaurant on site, we curate options from local men and women in the community who make their specialty goods and have them bring their flavor to our clients directly. This positive and sustainable interaction among our company, our partners and our guests are what makes our community strong.
Surf Culture in El Transito
It’s an honor to have been part of the beginning of local surf culture in El Transito.
When co-founder Jhon Ocanto arrived to El Transito in 2010, he taught the first locals how to surf and thus began the surf culture we have today. With the help of co-founder, Allison Kendro, more locals were taught to surf and to teach which led to the birth of the second generation of surfers. Due to this close connection, the surf culture is super friendly and travelers are welcome into the water which makes El Transito a super special town to visit. From hosting the first surf contest in town to teaching some of the local girls in our kids surf and yoga class, the future of surfing in El Transito is bright!
COMPANY STRUCTURE & CO-FOUNDERS
ALLISON KENDRO
FOUNDER & CEO
SOLID SURF & ADVENTURE LLC.
JONATHAN OCANTO
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
SOLIDO SURFEO Y AVENTURA SA
Our Team
The most important part to our company besides our guests are the people who work with SOLID in El Transito, Nicaragua. That is why we take pride in hiring and recruiting the very best in their field and attract them by having competitive salaries and benefits that will keep everyone happy and healthy. We believe work can and should be fun – especially if you’re working with great people at a company that treats you right. This company takes a true team effort and we like to approach this business like we do our families; everyone doing their part for the greater whole, consistently improving and growing together.
Hotel Manager (Bi-lingual)
Managua, Nicaragua
Operations Manager (Bi-Lingual)
Valencia, Venezuela
Bartender (Semi Bi-linguel)
El Transito, Nicaragua
Resort Grounds Keeper
Masaya, Nicaragua
Resort & Kitchen Manager
Managua, Nicaragua
Asst. Cook & Housekeeping
El Transito, Nicaragua
Asst. Cook & Housekeeping
La Gloria, Nicaragua
Housekeeper & Server
La Gloria, Nicaragua
Hotel/Hostel Groundskeeper
Masaya, Nicaragua
Massage Therapist
El Transito, Nicaragua
Surf Instructor
Lahinch, Ireland
Night Guard
El Transito, Nicaragua
Our Partners
As mentioned, we have handpicked our partners based on sharing a similar company mindset in providing added value to each one’s respective community and guests. Below are a handful of those partners and we are always looking to add more so please reach out if interested!
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