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How do I get to PLAY!?

To get to Nicaragua for the PLAY! Festival at Finca OSOM, follow these steps:

1. Fly into Managua (MGA)

• The closest international airport is Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua.

Alternatively, you could fly to Liberia (LIR), Costa Rica or San Jose, Costa Rica and find transportation up to Granada.  See “How to travel up from Costa Rica” below. 

2. Travel from Managua to Granada

• Taxi: You can take a taxi from the airport to Granada for around $50.

•Pre-arranged Transport: You can save money by arranging a taxi through the festival team. Email gerente@purenica.com for help.

3. Meet at PURE Gym in Granada

• Everyone will gather at PURE Gym - Spa - Yoga in Granada’s city center.

• Location: 1.5 blocks from La Iglesia San Francisco towards the lake.

• Most taxi drivers know it as “Pure, el gimnasio”.

4. Shuttle to Finca OSOM

• From PURE Gym, shuttles will be provided to take attendees up to the farm on the first day of the festival

•On all of the other festival days, there will be regular shuttles from PURE Gym.  Those shuttles cost $4 / person.

How to get to Granada from Costa Rica?

The Comfortable & Direct Route

Our recommendation: Take a Direct International Bus from San José or Liberia to Granada.

You’ll need to take a taxi from the airport to the bus stop/station.

Bus Companies:

• Ticabus (www.ticabus.com)

• Transnica (www.transnica.com)

• Nicabus

Departure: San José (various locations, check schedules).

Time: ~7–9 hours.

Cost: ~$30–$40.

Most buses go directly to Granada, but some do not.  Make sure you chose one that does go through Granada. (If you do take one that goes directly to Managua by mistake, get off in Nandaime and take a taxi to Granada (approximately US $15). Alternately, you can take public transportation and/or taxis

1.Take a Local Bus or Taxi to Peñas Blancas (Border)

• Bus: From the Liberia bus station, take a bus to Peñas Blancas (border crossing).

• Time: ~1.5 hours

• Cost: ~$5–$10

• Buses: Operated by La Pampa or Transportes Deldu

2. Cross the Border at Peñas Blancas

• Clear immigration & customs.

• Expect 1–2 hours for the process, depending on the line.

3. Take a Bus or Taxi from Peñas Blancas to Rivas

• Bus: Local bus (~$1, 45 minutes).

• Taxi: ~$20–$30 (faster, 30 minutes).

4. Take a Bus or Taxi from Rivas to Granada

• Direct Bus: ~$2, takes ~2 hours.

• Taxi: ~$50 (faster, ~1.5 hours).

We can also arrange a taxi to pick you up at the border. 

Email us.

More faqs

  • Yes.  The shuttles cost C$150 (approx. $4).  They will run between PURE and Finca OSOM.

    The shuttle route: 

    PURE Gym Spa Yoga > Convento San Francisco / Kathy’s Waffle House > White Rabbit Hostel > Parque Xalteva / Cafe Xalteva > Finca OSOM

    For the return trip, the stops are in reverse.  Except that the White Rabbit Hostel stop will be at Boca en Boca Hostel (one block away and around the corner). 

    Departing PURE at 6:30 am - 9 am - 11 am -  2 pm -  5 pm - 8 pm 


    Departing Finca OSOM at 8 am - 10 am - 12 noon3 pm -   7 pm   -  9:30 pm

  • We’ve set up a Whatsapp group for participants.  When you buy your ticket, you have the option of providing your phone number.  Alternately, you can email us and we will add you to the group. 

    There is also a Facebook Event Pageand the Nica Acro page

  • Yes! Each class or workshop block will offer options for beginners and advanced movers, or an alternative class featuring a different movement style.

  • Yes! The meals will offer a variety of options, including meat, vegan, and vegetarian dishes, with special accommodations available for most dietary restrictions and preferences.

    Our goal is to ensure every guest feels nourished, satisfied, and cared for.

  • The only requirement that we have ever seen enforced, besides the Covid era restrictions, is the requirement to be vaccinated against yellow fever, if traveling from a country with yellow fever cases.  Here are links to learn more…

    https://www.vapues.com/nicaragua-practical-information

    https://runwayhealth.com/nicaragua-travel-information/


  • Yes!  We’ll have a campfire jam / open mic night?

  • Yes, you can stay at Finca OSOM after the festival ends. On February 16th, you may camp in the main camping area with security and electricity provided.

    From February 17th onward, camping is available near the Casa Quinta (the main area at the bottom of the farm).

    • Camping: $8 per night per person ($13 with bedding).

    • Dorm Stay: $18 per night (includes bedding).

  • Limited Parking Available

    Due to very limited parking at Finca OSOM, we strongly encourage participants to park in Granada near PURE Gym - Spa - Yoga and take the shuttle up to the farm.

    For those who need to drive up, we have arranged for our neighbors to offer parking near the finca. Please note that they will charge for this service.

    To make your arrival smoother, consider taking advantage of our regular shuttle service from Granada.

  • PURE - Calle Corrales, del Convento San Francisco, 1.5 Cuadras al Lago. Granada. Granada.    43000

  • Yes, that schedule is for the days other than the 12th. The first shuttle on the 12th will be at 2 pm. (Note: the shuttles in the AM of the 12th will be for volunteers & workers)

  • you can exchange US dollars for Nicaraguan Cordobas in Granada. There are money changers on the corner of the BAC bank. The exchange rate is 36.4 Cordobas / dollar. But if you don’t have the chance to change money before PLAY!, no problem. We accept dollars.

  • Those are “out and back” day trips from Granada. So you’ll want to book somewhere to stay in Granada, or plan on getting down to Granada (To PURE or any of the PLAY! shuttle stops) to ride with us.