Landscape & Attractions
There is a wealth of amazing sites and activities awaiting those who come to travel in Nicaragua. This Latin American gem, which is slightly smaller than the state of New York, is the largest of the Central American countries and boasts a wonderfully diverse landscape dotted with volcanoes and is home to the 10th largest freshwater lake in the world. In Lake Nicaragua, there are species of fresh water sharks and sailfish found no where else. Nicaragua is flanked on its sides by the warm,..
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Nicaragua is a country that screams adventure. From the wildlife to the nightlife you will find it all at a dirt road drive from Rancho Santana. Most of our guests are interested in beach combing, pool side lounging and surfing - enjoying time with friends and family in a most poetic setting - or hitting the golf course next door at Hacienda Iguana. Seeking out the local "dining experience" or taking a day trip into San Juan, Rivas, Masaya or Granada. Once you get to Rancho Santana you may just not want to leave - with the charm of the every changing weather, flora and fauna and of course for those surfers - the waves. We trust that if you have any questions at all you will ask our helpful front desk staff. We are happy to help coordinate any of the items for your group.
- Day Trips to Granada, San Juan del Dur, Masaya Markets, Rivas - (great gift shopping)
- Pub Crawls to San Juan del Sur for a bit of Nightlife
- Surfing - local breaks such as Playa Santana, Popoyo, Playa Amarillo, Colorado, Panga Drops, Playgrounds, Astilllero - the list goes on...
- Explore Mombacho, Volcan Masaya or Omotepe Island.
- Canopy Tours in San Juan del Sur or Mombacho just out of Granada
- Lake Nicaragua excursion
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Local Restaurants
- Golf at Hacienda Iguana
- Local Hot Springs in Las Salinas
Located on the Pacific Coast, Wanderlust Properties vacations rentals offers a vast variety luxurious properties nestled throughout Rancho Santana. We cater to clients from all parts of the world making sure that your Nicaraguan vacation is a memorable one.
Rancho Santana boasts 4 private beaches - Playa Santana, Playa Rosada, Playa Escondida, Playa Duna and last but not least Los Perros. The beaches, with their dramatic landscapes are breathtaking. What we can recommend from experience is to enjoy the beach break at Playa Santana, a reeling left point at Playa Rosada or relax in the white sand to see an amazing sunset,low tide tide pool snorkeling at Playa Escondida and a magnificent hike at Playa Duna. Los Perros beach, the longest our of the five will get you some exercise and perhaps a few sand dollars on the way.
Be sure to bring your sunscreen and enjoy!
