Bed sheets and pillows are provided at the hostel. Renting towel is possible with a small fee.

Activities other than surf or yoga include…Spikeball, volleyball, washer, chilling in the pool, Tides pools, Rooftop miniputt, basketball, going volcano boarding, hiking the small hill in the village, horseback riding, exploring the natural pools, playing music with our instruments, etc - Theres a lot to do!

Yes! We even have a co-working space for digital nomads or for people who are working/studying remotely. We also have a generator to make sure you’re always connected in case of power cuts.

You will surely appreciate our little pueblo for its peace and quiet. Different from the busy night life of a San Juan del Sur or the crowded landmarks of Ometepe. El Transito is a tranquil oasis with only a few bars scattered around town, including our own.

Surfing is the main activity, with a great swell hitting the beach most of the year, but it is not the only thing to do here. Take a quick walk to the natural swimming pool, run in the volcanic sand early morning, and enjoy sunset horseback ride.

You may also walk around the village, explore restaurants and coffees around, meet its people and appreciate that particular laid back atmosphere. If you need to move your body, or see others moving theirs while you enjoy your holidays, you will enjoy the local baseball match during the weekend, or the daily basketball or soccer match opposing the Nicaraguan youth.

Only in cash, USD or Cordoba, or credit card with a 8% service fee.

This could happen for two reasons. Either we already have a full house for the dates you’ve chosen, or because there’s a problem with the length of your stay since we have a 2 nights minimum rule. If you want to be sure you can still write us, sometimes we can arrange something for you.

Only in cash, USD or Cordoba, or credit card with a 8% service fee.

Anyone aged 14 or over is entitled to stay at the hostel as long as they are accompanied by a parent/guardian that is over the age of 18. This must be pre-arranged with the hostel. Anyone over the age of 18 can stay here without their parents…

Yes we do! Breakfasts and dinners are cooked and served by the Free Spirit staff. However, the outdoor kitchen, equipped with a stove/oven, a fridge, cooking supplies and a cabinet to store your food, is accessible anytime.

Since it’s opening, The Free Spirit Hostel has built part of its experience on the type of food we consume, and the way we appreciate it. Although we propose fresh fish once a week, all of our dinners are vegetarian. Instead of meat, our team match four or five different flavors, combining spices, local vegetables and original ideas to excite your taste buds in a creative manner. Meat is available in the village, and you’re welcome to cook it back at the hostel for lunch. Dinner is family style, meaning that guests, staff members and owners alike get together for a time of sharing and community.

By Taxi:
‍A taxi from Managua or Leon to The Free Spirit Hostel in El Transito should cost you around 60-80$ depending on your negotiation skills. Tell the taxi driver to take the ‘Carretera Vieja Leon’ and turn at KM 46 when you see a small pulperia with a Pepsi sign in front. From there you are only 20 minutes from the hostel. You will see a sign of the hostel when you enter the village down the little hill. Continue until you reach the last street before the beach and turn right. 50m later, you will see us on your left. You can always write our taxi partner Steven for a ride at taxifreespirit@gmail.com .

‍By Car:
‍It is about 1h-1h30 from Managua or Leon. First, you have to take the ‘Carretera Vieja Leon’ and then turn at KM 46 when you see a small pulperia with a Pepsi sign in front. From there, you take a dirt road for 13 km and you will get to El Transito. You will see a sign of the hostel when you enter the village down the little hill. Continue until you reach the last street before the beach and turn right. 50m later, you will see us on your left.

‍By Bus:
‍From Managua: There is 3 buses a day for El Transito from Terminal ISRAEL, leaving at 12h, 13h and 15h but be there in advance because some buses can leave earlier sometimes. First, take a taxi to go to the Terminal ISRAEL, it should cost you no more than 50-150 cordobas (2-5$) per person from the other bus station Huembles or UCA. From the airport, it should be around 10$.Then, stand outside of the main entrance of the Terminal ISRAEL to catch the bus that will come from the Oriental Terminal on the main street. You cannot miss it, there will be around 20 people waiting for buses to pass. The bus fare should be around 25-30 cordobas (1$) and a little extra of 1$ for board bag.If you miss the bus going straight to El Transito or you want to take the bus in the morning, you can take every bus that goes to Leon passing by la carratera vieja Leon and you ask the driver to be drop at KM46 for El Transito and you hitchhike the 13 km of dirt road.

We offer a taxi service from the airport for 70$US per trip during day time and 80$ per trip in between 12-5am. It is available at anytime of the day or night.

To book, 4 days before your arrival please send us an email at taxifreespirit@gmail.com with your flight info and how many passengers you will be. The taxi driver will be waiting for you with a Free Spirit sign.

Sure, as long as you let the hostel know by email what time you’ll be arriving when you make your initial booking. You just have to organize transport from Managua to the hostel with our driver, if needed, and we guarantee the presence of a staff member to help you settle in upon arrival.