Casa Carolina - Luxurious beach home in Santana

  • Rancho Santana
  • 3bd 2ba
  • From $425/nt
  • Occupancy: up to 6
  • Distance to the beach: Beachfront

Renovated with no expense spared, this bungalow villa has everything you’ll need for a fantastic vacation!

4 minutes to the Rancho Clubhouse and an extra 2 minutes to Playa Santana, your vacation getaway includes an expansive outdoor space, A/C throughout, private pool, and unobstructed views of the sparkling waters.

*Please note that a mandatory Rancho Santana Resort Fee of $17.25 per guest per night will be charged after booking*
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Renovated with no expense spared, this bungalow villa has everything you’ll need for a fantastic vacation!

4 minutes to the Rancho Clubhouse and an extra 2 minutes to Playa Santana, your vacation getaway includes an expansive outdoor space, A/C throughout, private pool, and unobstructed views of the sparkling waters.

*Please note that a mandatory Rancho Santana Resort Fee of $17.25 per guest per night will be charged after booking*
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Perfectly located near Rancho Santana clubhouse and endless views of the ocean waters, Casa Carolina is among Rancho’s best villas for access and serenity. With a total of 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, the villa can comfortably host 6 lucky guests (see bedroom breakdown below)

Property Type: House
Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 3/2
Occupancy: Up to 6
Distance to Beach: 150 meters
Surf Breaks: Playa Santana/Playa Rosada/Playa Colorado/Panga Drops

Rates:

Regular $425/night


Easter and Christmas week (December 24-January 2) rates are $625/night

Booking Policy:  
50% of the rental rate is required to confirm a reservation.  The rental balance is due 30 days prior to arrival, along with airport transportation and meal plan payment if booking either or both of these services. Full payment is due at time of booking if booking is being made 30 days or fewer before check in.


Cancellation Policy:  
60+ days cancellation notice - full refund
 less 7% transaction fee
30-59 days cancellation notice - cancellation fee 50% of rental rate

Less than 30 days notice - no refund

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ABOUT RANCHO SANTANA

Part of the stunning 2,700-acre development of Rancho Santana, take advantage of the exclusive onsite amenities that are at your disposal, including:

• 5 beaches
• 3 restaurants
• 3 pools
• horse stables
• tennis courts
• Spa
• On-site grocery store
• Hiking trails
• A spectacular yoga platform looking over beautiful Playa Santana
• and much more!

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OUTDOOR

With a main patio, a second floor deck, and a newly added infinity pool, Casa Carolina has no shortage of places to unwind on your escape to Nicaragua.

The outdoor spaces include

• Ample exterior space with sofas and lounge chairs
• 4 person al fresco dining table
• Ping pong table
• Outdoor fans to keep cool
• Infinity Swimming Pool with Amazing Ocean Views
• Second floor deck with seating area & sun lounger
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LIVING AREA & KITCHEN

Completely renovated from top to bottom and with an open concept design, the interior of the villa is an amazing place to relax with your fellow guests away from the sun. With its exceptionally large patio doors and windows, let the ocean breeze roll in while watching TV or preparing a meal.

The interior of Casa Carolina includes

• Family area with cozy couch & LCD TV
• Satellite TV
• 6-person dining table
• Kitchen area with granite island, large sink, ice dispensing fridge, microwave & oven

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BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS

* both bathrooms come equipped with towels and standard essentials for your comfort including shampoo and soap in the full bathrooms.

MASTER SUITE & ENSUITE BATHROOM

With direct access to the second floor patio through large sliding doors, the master suite features

• Cozy Queen size bed
• Small seating area
• Ensuite bathroom with large open shower area


FULL SUITE

Featuring a very large wardrobe to unpack your clothes for a lengthy stay, the second bedroom includes

• Full size bed
• Desk space
• Shared second bathroom with large vanity mirror & tub/shower combo

TWIN SUITE

The third bedroom includes

• 2 twins
• Night table
• Desk space
• Wardrobe
• Shared second bathroom with large vanity mirror & tub/shower combo

*All bedrooms include A/C units and ceiling fans

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AMENITIES

This outstanding villa is professionally managed, fully cleaned before every stay, and for your convenience, comes with everything you'll need for a comfortable stay.

The entire villa is air conditioned for your comfort, and comes with wireless internet, fully stocked amenities, housekeeping & gardening staff. Please note that the housekeeping staff will do any laundry you may have as they are the only ones with access to the washer and dryer in the house. This service is included with your stay.

Your stay includes:

• Communication with a concierge (during business hours) to book local activities, make reservations and answer general questions about the local area
• 24/7 Gated Community Security Guard
• Access to the local amenities within Rancho Santana (Beach Clubhouse, Horseback Riding, Surfing lessons, etc)
• Housekeeping every other day
• Free wifi

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VIP SERVICES (AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)

• Private chef services and meal plans
• Babysitting services
• Airport shuttle service from MGA, Liberia and anywhere within Nicaragua and Costa Rica
• Rental cars from the airport OR delivered to your villa
• Surfboard and beach chair rentals
• And much more!

Book now and take advantage of our luxury services!

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MUST DO ACTIVITIES:
• Visit one of the many local beaches/surf spots (Playa Rosada, Playa Santana, the Outer Reef)
• Eat at La Finca y el Mar
• Fish at The Bay of Gigante
• Visit the vibrant town of Granada
• A night out in San Juan
• See the volcanoes of Lake Nicaragua

And for the golfers out there, test your skills at Nicaragua’s premier golf course at Guacalito, 11 miles down the road!

IMPORTANT: Your concierge will be on call during regular business hours to provide you with expert local tips and recommendations during your stay, as well as to help plan, reserve and/or book your activities for you, upon request, and at no extra cost!
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LOCATION

Minutes To Playa Santana
• 3 minutes from La Finca y el Mar Restaurant
• 3 minutes from the Rancho Santana Clubhouse
• 30 minutes from The Bay of Gigante
• 40 miles from San Juan del Sur
• 50 minutes to the volcanoes of Lake Nicaragua
• 2 hours to the town of Granada

DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT

Located about a 2.5-hour drive from the Augusto C. Sandino airport in Managua. Another option can be the Liberia, Costa Rica Airport located approximately 3 hours from the Rancho Santana development. Flying into Liberia requires a border crossing, and our drivers can be on-hand to help with navigating, escorting guests across both borders and delivering them safely to their accommodations.

We do offer transportation service to and from the airport (for an additional fee). If you would like to rent a vehicle, we highly recommend renting a 4x4 as it does get a bit bumpy in Nicaragua, and not driving at night without a guide. We can coordinate delivery of a rental vehicle to your villa, free of charge!

A vehicle will also allow you to access the Playa Colorado, Panga Drops and Los Perros surf breaks. There is a back road within Rancho Santana that leads to a surf parking area (and great taco restaurant!). You can park there and surf Los Perros out front or walk to Panga Drops and Playa Colorado.

Guests have access to the entire villa, and will enter the house using a lockbox
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TESTIMONIALS

La casa tiene una vista y una ubicación excepcional! Tiene todo lo necesario para pasarla a gusto! Sin duda volveremos!

Written By:
Maria Albertina (September 2023)

Casa Carolina is a beautiful house with amazing views and great facilities. We stayed in for a few days and really loved it! Jose and Gaby were super responsive and helped us with everything that we needed, we really enjoyed the service from NSR. The house itself is secluded and has great privacy, it has a well equipped kitchen, a pool and a ping pong table. Watching the sunsets from the balcony overlooking the bay was amazing, the place looks even better in real life than it does in the photos. The house is a few minutes walk from the main restaurant and pool area in Rancho Santana, but the walk is down/up hill, so a car is really recommended. Rancho Santana has really good facilities and there are a few beaches and restaurants that are fun to visit and explore. It is a huge area with many hills, so a car is required if you don't want to rely on the shuttles that the Ranch provides. We loved our stay and would I highly recommend Casa Carolina and NSR.

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Sagi (August 2023)

This was our third stay at Rancho Santana and this was by far the nicest place that we have stayed. 5 minute walk to restaurant, pools and beach.

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Don (February 2023)

Amazing house, beautiful view AND AMAZING WAVES. Already have another reservation to come back the end of march.

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Lauren (January 2018)

Amazing house, beautiful view AND AMAZING WAVES. Already have another reservation to come back the end of march.

Written By:
Kyle (December 2022)

We loved our stay and the service was excellent. Thank you Jose for being so attentive, we will come back 100%.

Written By:
Jorge (August 2023)

We absolutely loved this Airbnb, the house was updated and had everything we needed and Hacienda Iguana was an amazing community to stay in! The hosts were very helpful and responded immediately to all of our questions. I would most definitely stay here and with NSR again while in Nicaragua!

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Allison (October 2021)

Great casita; open floor plan with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Close walk to the pool and restaurant next door and also downtown; longer walk or short drive to the beach. Clean, modern and nice covered parking!

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Jason (August 2022)

My experience with the house, NSR, Jose, and the whole team what excellent. The house, while not very modern and new is lovely, comfortable, and AN INCREDIBLE LOCATION. The house is literally steps from the waves. The outdoor seating areas, pool, hammocks on multiple floors was wonderful. We enjoyed our stay so much and appreciated Jose's constant contact and check-ins to ensure we had what we needed. Every question I had was answered promptly and plans were made for us quickly and with little effort. Jose even bought fresh seafood for us and delivered it to our house as I didn't have a car rental. Wonderful experience.

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Hyam (April 2023)

Absolutely amazing from the house to the views and the staff. This is a castle right on the beach! Even has a massive infinity pool to enjoy. Eduardo was amazing in taking care of any of our needs around the house. Steffany our cook always had the most amazing meals and snacks ready. Leída kept the house spotless every day we couldn’t ask for more. We can’t wait wait to come back and spend more time at Fort Walker this place is a must for anyone looking in the Tola area! Thank you for sharing your beautiful house with us!

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Mark (February 2023)

This house is AH-MAZING! The location is incredible and no surprises. Literally right on the sand and in front of numerous surf breaks. Aside from the stunning location, what stood out to us was the unbelievable staff of Fort Walker and NSR. We travel all over the world for business and some pleasure and this hands down was one of our favorite experiences. From travel arrangements to and from the airport, surf board rentals, horseback riding, massages, they were ON IT! They made everything easy and went above and beyond in every way. I am so thankful to everyone who helped us and cannot say enough good things about this property and the people taking care of it. Lastly, We did the meal plan and everyday was so delicious. We didn't give her any restrictions and just let her do her thing. It was such a treat to not have to worry about cooking or cleaning for a few weeks. We will be back! Hopefully sooner than later! Thank you for creating a trip of a lifetime!

Written By:
Theresa (December 2022)

Great stay at a great location, just steps from the beach. The studio is private and quiet and great for a couple or singles. The owner was awesome and very kind to us. Great times, thanks so much!

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France (November 2022)

I thing 5 stars is just not enough for this location. It's not in front of the beach, but the location was perfect for what we were going to. Please, please, please, rent a Golf Car as soon as you get there, believe me when I say that you'll enjoy the place even further and the rent price is extremely inexpensive. Overall, the place is great, really confortable, in the middle of nature, and just simply a great place to stay in.

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Carlos (December 2021)

A great place for family reunion / vacation. The resort offers multiple type of accommodations from the smaller condo to the large beach front house. We rented a 3 bedrooms casita (there are also 2 bedrooms casitas available). Building was pretty resent, well maintained. AC in each room, the community pool that the casitas share is good size. There are few restaurant options within the complex and beach is always a walking distance. Surf lessons, horse back riding and yoga class available - All can be set up with concierge - communication very smooth and team very reactive to last minute demands. Great place for surf lovers- the golf course is nice as well.

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Laet (August 2022)

Great place to relax, play golf, go to the beach, surf, eat well!! Will go back soon!!

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Carlos (December 2019)

La casa es muy bonita, todo de acuerdo con las fotos publicadas, excelente atención, olvidamos una caja y al llamar fueron muy amables y nos la guardaron

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Hannah (August 2022)

Awesome place, super clean, beautiful and very friendly staff

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Fernanda (December 2021)

Everything was good. Very comfortable for the family.

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Thelma (January 2020)

A place to have a perfect stay between nature and the beach. Excellent place to stay, the apartment had everything you need and the surroundings of the condominium are very quiet.

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Linda (September 2022)

So relaxing!!! We loved our stay... so peaceful and relaxing. We had lots of fun golfing and the food was delicious at the restaurants we visited. A short walk to the ocean with stunning waves was an extra bonus. The casitas are spacious, clean and well kept. We definitely hope to stay there again!!

Written By:
Shannon (October 2021)

Amazing stay, I would definitely recommend! Beautiful and relaxing casita. The pool is outside your door and the beach is walkable on a dirt road. We rented the golf cart a few days and it was so fun to cruise around the development. Watch the sunset at the beach club while you enjoy a drink and food!! If you want a supermarket I suggest stopping by the one in Rivas before you head to the casita. There are a few restaurants to choose from in the development and the food is great. We felt very safe and feel in love with Nicaragua!!!

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Christy (January 2022)

Amazing place in Iguana. Almost brand new, extremely clean, very comfy and the Nsr team is a pleasure to work with. Definitely recommended!

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Benjamin (May 2023)

Great spot to stay at within Hacienda Iguana! Hosts were very responsive and quick to answer any question. I’d definitely would stay here again or any property which NSR manages.

Written By:
Ryan (March 2022)

Very quiet and beautiful nature surroundings. Host were very responsive. Everything like advertised. Definitely would come back to this place.

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Rudy (July 2023)

We enjoyed our long stay with NSR in the eco casita. Hacienda Iguana is a great place for kids. Very safe we will be back. Mi Casa Sonada Beach Front House.

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Tanya (February 2023)

We were blown away by the level of service and attention to detail from NSR during our stay. Jose, the concierge, stopped by multiple times to check in and make sure we had everything we needed. They were incredibly responsive to our questions and helped to arrange transportation to and from the Managua airport, as well as an in-home chef, massages, horseback rides, and the list goes on. The home (and grounds/yard!) were cleaned/cared for daily which was fantastic, and every person involved in the process just actually DID what they said they would do, on time, without any issues. What a delight. Our group had 4 adults and 3 little kids, and came away absolutely refreshed and already thinking about when we can come back. 10/10 recommend!

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Ashley (August 2023)

Our stay here was amazing! I can’t speak highly enough about NSR (the property management company that runs the listing). They answered all our questions leading up to our travel, and helped us massively with logistical issues and a few changes to our itinerary that in my experience some other hosts would have been less accommodating with. Once we were there they had someone in the area who took care of organizing all sorts for things from surf board rentals and boat trips, to taxis and horseback rides. All in all highest quality service accommodations I’ve ever had from an air bnb.

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Griffin (April 2022)

Una de las casas más lindas que nos hemos quedado. Ordenamos el servicio de comida y fue excelente. La casa súper limpia bien equipada y muy bien ubicada. Totalmente recomendada.

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Raul (August 2023)

Our hosts were so helpful and acomodating. very quick to respond if we needed anything. The place was perfect for us and right on the beach. even after we checked out they were happy to help us arrange our future plans.

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Casey (September 2023)

Loved booking through NSR. Great company, responsive, helpful with everything we needed. Place was awesome. Exactly as pictured. A wonderful vacation spot with everything we needed to cook and relax. Thanks!!!

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Torie (March 2018)

Our stay at the town house was great! We loved the house, they had great books, movies, board games, a spacious kitchen with all the utensils you need. Our favorite part was having the pool right in front of the house, the pool is amazing! Rooms are big and comfy and the attention from NSR was great. Definitely a place to keep coming back to!

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Alejandra (April 2023)

Hacienda Iguana is a gated enclave filled with various homes, condos, a 9 hole golf course and a handful of restaurants. This condo is part of the Villa Iguana complex at the north end of the beach. Our particular unit was wonderful. Corner , 1st floor unit right on the beach with a sense of privacy. Very well kept, not necessarily new furnishings but all very comfortable. We could walk the length of the beach in about 20min. and rented bikes to get around the community. The NSR staff was super helpful, communicative and available for any help we needed. We had a great stay!

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Stephanie (June 2023)

Very nice apartment at the end of the complex so has good privacy- the view from the patio is just like in the photo-outstanding. Clean and very nice pool, and this part of the beach is better for the kids to swim (less current). Really good place.

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Lance (July 2021)

Great week-long stay at the condo. At at the north end of the beach, with the closest restaurant being La Taqueria at Rancho Santa, which is amazing, and 20-minute walk on the beach to the beach club. Great views, surf, everything was wonderful! Do buy groceries before arriving to Hacienda Iguana, in Rivas, and you will need to buy all essentials like salt, pepper and oil.

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Maddie (June 2023)

We love getting up in the morning to walk on the beach , do yoga , and surf . Perfect location !!!! Amazing beach. The staff of the condo was super friendly : pool guy , security guard at night so we left the doors open to get ocean breeze ! Will definitely book again !!

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Alexandra (July 2023)

This apartment was beautiful. The access to the beach is unparalleled. You can hear the ocean once you step into the apartment. The rooms were so clean, the kitchen was perfect, and the internet was amazingly quick. There was information about restaurants and other things to do locally in the apartment and the owner provided us with so much information before arrival. We had so much fun and we would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to have a beautiful beach trip. Simply wonderful.

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Kelly (February 2021)

This spot was perfect! The balcony, view, proximity to surfable waves, and nearness to a more quiet and private end of the beach simply can't be beat. The condo was lovely-- even better than pictured in the ad. NSR was incredibly prompt, thorough, professional, and pleasant to communicate with. They were also incredibly accommodating. We will certainly be back, and look forward to working with NSR again in the future. For those of you golfers out there, the nearby course had a very welcoming/low-key Scramble event on Wednesdays, that includes cart, clubs, 9 holes, and a meal and drinks afterward, for only $25 per person. Just a short walk or drive from the condo! Don’t know if they still do the scramble event? This was from 2017…

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Jennifer (November 2017)

The best place to stay in Playa Colorado. Right on the beach, spacious living, amazing staff and amenities including pumping waves, a great beach club and golf course. Would definitely recommend staying here.

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Rupert (September 2023)

We had an amazing time at Rio Dulce V-16 last week! The condo was more spacious than we had anticipated, and the concierge services were outstanding. We felt completely safe from the moment we are picked up by our shuttle at ECI. Hacienda Iguanas is a tightknit community with excellent customer service at each of the businesses located inside the resort. We loved the food at every restaurant we visited. We highly recommend Nicaragua as a surf destination/peaceful place to completely get away from stress and crowds! We definitely want to go back soon; thank you all for making our stay so enjoyable!

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Starla (June 2018)

Perfect place to stay in Iguanas. Walking distance to the beach, surf breaks and restaurants. Cleaners and landscapers are there every couple days to keep the space clean. Super comfortable beds and furniture. Jose the concierge of NSR was super helpful with our check in and also stopped by during our stay to see if we needed anything. Lots of monkeys in the trees in the backyard!!!

Written By:
Lindsey (September 2023)

Beautiful house in an amazing spot! The casita is a perfect studio and the pool is refreshing after coming in from the ocean. 10/10

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Cody (December 2021)
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Surf Spots
ASUCHILLAS
ASUCHILLAS
World class beach break that breaks both left and right.
PANGA DROPS
PANGA DROPS
If you want a solid wave across all of the criteria, look no further than Panga Drops.
PLAYGROUNDS
PLAYGROUNDS
As the name indicates, this spot is an inviting rippable wave.
LANCE'S LEFT
LANCE'S LEFT
Named after the famous boat Captain who managed to keep this spot secret for years, this long left hand point break is fun in most conditions and for all skill levels.
ASTILLERO RIVERMOUTH
ASTILLERO RIVERMOUTH
At the end of the road and next to the rivermouth, lies one of the best beach breaks in Nicaragua.
POPOYO
POPOYO
Popoyo is a staple wave that put Nicaragua on the surfing map.
OUTER REEF
OUTER REEF
Popoyo Outer Reef is a legit big wave spot, perhaps the best in Central America.
EL TRANSITO
EL TRANSITO
Exposed beach break does not need much swell to work.
PLAYA SANTANA
PLAYA SANTANA
Playa Santana, more formally known as Playa Jiquiliste, is a wedgy beach break.
PLAYA ROSADA
PLAYA ROSADA
Playa Rosada is a fast, down-the-line left reef break that offers short barrel sections.
PLAYA COLORADO
PLAYA COLORADO
If you want to get barreled, Playa Colorado is the place to visit in Nicaragua.
MANZANILLO
MANZANILLO
Manzanillo is a left point break that is located in front of a luxury resort community.
PLAYA HERMOSA
PLAYA HERMOSA
Playa Hermosa is one of the best kept secrets south of San Juan Del Sur.
PLAYA MADERAS
PLAYA MADERAS
Playa Maderas is the most popular surfing beach near San Juan Del Sur.
PISTOLS
PISTOLS
Consistent beach that breaks best on moderate to low period swell anywhere on the low half of the tide.

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