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Rancho Santana is situated between the Pacific Ocean and Lake Nicaragua on one of the Pacific only isthmuses. Bordered on both sides by water, Rancho Santana enjoys the distinction of nearly constant off shore breezes, 30 days or more each year. This off-shore wind combined with a perfectly angled coastline creates world-class surf conditions and affords guests three surf breaks on site and a dozen breaks in the area.
Rancho Santana’s terrain is as diverse as the guests who come to hike our many trails. Traverse jungle and tropical dry forest on the Los Perros loops; top off a walk to Playa Escondida with a visit to the turtle sanctuary and a splash in the tide pools; and summit a sand dune at Playa Duna.
Rancho Santana has three swimming pools and three clubhouses located throughout the property. There are four dining venues: La Finca and El Mar, La Boquita, El Cafe and La Taqueria.
Rancho Santana
Comarca Limon #1, Carretera Las Salinas
Tola, Nicaragua
48500
Nearest Airport: ECI
We had a large villa for 16 family members. Excellent staff made it all work well and our experience was excellent. Beautiful place
Pamela T
There are wonderful facilities. Lots of great activities. The staff are all well trained and friendly. Jose Alcoser made our stay perfect. He was always available and worked hard to enable everyone in our party to enjoy a special time. We enjoyed every aspect of Rancho and will highly recommend it to our friends
Russ T - Maui, Hawaii
Riding at Rancho Santana was truly life-changing for me. After a serious accident five years ago where I broke three ribs, I carried a lot of fear with me. Januar and Lorenzo supported me with patience, skill, and genuine care, helping me rebuild my confidence step by step. I was lucky enough to have three incredible rides on Señorita, an absolutely amazing mare—calm, responsive, and full of heart. This experience reminded me why I love riding so much. I hope to return soon and do it all over again. It was, simply put, unforgettable.
Maria R
Arrived from Philly suburbs Dec. 29th with a warm welcome from the entire staff at the Villa: Alma Del Mar. We were the 1st rental ever for this exclusive beach property consisting of all high end / first class amenities. Our stay will end January 4th so we enjoy the New Year's festivities which is Hugh for Nicaraguan culture. This review is based on just two days experience. The food, the staff, which I will list below was/is 2nd to none. The staff which I cannot express my sincere gratitude is: Johnny Terry GM/ Butler Jader Morago, Chef extraordinare Lesby Amador, Asst. Chef Virginia Orlando, Housekeeping. Last, but not least, Byron, our chauffeur An amazing, well coordinated Team! Can't do enough for us. We were given their cell phone contact information so they were always available to provide their 1st class service. Meals were incredible with the Chef and his staff prepared magnificent presentation of food made with love & cultural high class talent. Update to follow ..stay tuned! Smith & Hungerford family from the Philadelphia area@
Barry S - West Chester
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (10 stars!) An Unforgettable Horseback Adventure! From start to finish, this horse experience was absolutely magical! The horses were stunning and incredibly well taken care of, reflecting the love and dedication of the staff. Our guide, Janero, was nothing short of fantastic—a true gem who made the ride even more enjoyable! Riding along the beach and playing with these beautiful horses was the highlight of my year! As a cowgirl, I appreciated how they catered to my skills, ensuring an exhilarating ride. If you're looking for a breathtaking adventure, don’t miss this opportunity! I can't recommend it enough—this experience should be on everyone's bucket list! --- Feel free to tweak any part of this to make it more personal or aligned with your voice! Enjoy sharing your experience! 10 stars!!!!!
Nicole K
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