Nicaragua: The Good Life

Start your trip at the captivating Rancho Santana. Spread across 2,700 oceanfront acres, Rancho Santana is a world-class resort and residential community with beaches, hiking trails, fine dining, outdoor adventure and a wellness sanctuary. Called Las Cinco Playas in Spanish, Rancho Santana’s five beaches include surfing hotspots, sandcastle-building grounds, and remote swaths of sand. Some of the activities include: Horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, sunset yoga, surfing, monkey tours, turtle tours, farm and garden tours, tennis and pickleball, sandboarding, world class spa-services and much more!

After your visit at Rancho Santana head back to the city of Granada and begin your stay at Jicaro Island Lodge. Hidden away on Lake Nicaragua, this nine-casita retreat is just a short boat ride from Granada. The casitas are private, two-story dwellings. Tucked away under the shade of tall rainforest trees, each features an airy upstairs bedroom and a spacious downstairs living area that opens onto an outdoor waterfront deck. Not to mention mind-blowing views of the Mombacho Volcano. You may wish to hang out in your casita all day, swinging in your hammock, listening to the call of the wild. But you can also venture out on a cultural or scenic tour, indulge in a couples massage, kayak or paddle board, bird watching or daily morning yoga.

Day trips

• City tour in Grenada

• Oceanfront golf course

• Mombacho volcano tour

• Catamaran tours

• Local cultural tours

• Canopy zip line tours

• Sandboarding

• Pottery tours

• Rum & cigar tours

At Rancho Santana with five-star chefs you'll find international cuisine, traditional Nicaraguan dishes and their own unique creations. There are four restaurants on-site, and a store "la tienda." You can feast on farm-to-table fare at La Finca y El Mar. Serving small plates, this casual eatery with an open-air kitchen at La Boquita. La Taquería is beachside at Playa Los Perros. And El Cafe is a go-to spot for freshly brewed coffee, pastries, and sandwiches. Don't forget about the pool bar serving happy hour and pool cabanas!

At Jicaro Island three multi-course a-la-carte meals included daily plus tasty snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, prepare to enjoy Nicaragua’s finest flavors, whatever your culinary preference. The expert chefs and service design to satisfy each guests with beautifully fresh fish and organic, sustainably sourced meats, including mouth-watering vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Freshly brewed coffee is brought to your balcony every morning, the perfect way to start your day. The swim up bar provides the perfect spot to relax with a local cocktail and watch the mesmerizing sunset over the scenic volcanic landscape.