Hola! I am Jamil Amador, your surf guide.
Amador Surf offers personalized surf guiding in Popoyo, Nicaragua — a surfer’s paradise with year-round swell, warm water, and world-class waves like Popoyo, Santana, Playa Colorado, Lances Left, Playgrounds, and Chococente.
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Our experienced surf guides take the guesswork out of your sessions, helping you score the best waves for your skill level. We also provide surfboard rentals, surf lessons, fishing trips, excursions, and all-inclusive surf packages for the ultimate Nicaragua surf adventure.
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Ready to surf Popoyo?
+ 25 years of surfing
+ 20 years of surf guiding
+ 20 000 hours of surf guiding
I’m Jamil Amador, a local surf guide from Popoyo, Nicaragua. I started surfing at the age of 15, and it has been my passion ever since. For close to 30 years, I’ve been guiding surfers from around the world to Nicaragua’s best waves, including Popoyo, Santana, Playa Colorado, Lances Left, Playgrounds, Chococente and many more.
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As a native of Popoyo, I love sharing my local knowledge and passion for the ocean to make every surf trip safe, fun, and unforgettable.
Nicaraguan National Surfing Champion -Popoyo 2005
At the helm of Amador Surf is Jamil Amador, former national surfing champion and one of the most experienced surf guides in all of Nicaragua. With more than 20 years of guiding experience and a deep knowledge of every major surf break — from Popoyo and Santana to Playa Colorado, Lances Left, Playgrounds, Chococente and more — Jamil ensures you score the best waves for your level and surfing style.
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Famous for his signature wallet drop layback and powerful turns that throw buckets of spray, Jamil brings passion and excitement to every session. Beyond surfing, he’s also an avid fisherman, ready to help you land not only the wave of your life but also the biggest catch of the day.
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With his local roots, friendly personality, and professional expertise, a surf trip with Jamil Amador is more than just surfing — it’s an unforgettable Nicaragua surf adventure.