Rancho Santana

Very professional staff. Horses were well trained. Stalls and grounds clean. Guides were awesome very knowledgable and curious. I never felt rushed and answered all my questions about the ranch, horses, and wildlife. All experience levels welcome with gentle horses. Jovani and Fernando highly recommend. We look forward seeing them next year.

I had a wonderful ride today on a beautiful horse along the beach, through the woods and into town. My guide, Januar, and the trainer, Miguel, were both fantastic!

We’re longtime fans of Rancho Santana, but this review is for a specific activity we recently enjoyed: a cruise on the catamaran Santana. After a 20-minute drive to Gigante, we were met on the beach and whisked out by a local panga to our beautiful boat for the next five hours. It’s new, impeccably maintained, and designed for comfort, with plenty of inviting spots lounge in the sun or shade. We cruised to a sheltered cove with a stunning beach, where we swam and lounged on a raft while the kids went tubing behind the catamaran's dinghy. It was picture-perfect, but honestly, it was the crew who made the day unforgettable. They were warm, professional, and attentive in the best possible way—you’d barely finish your last sip before a fresh drink appeared. And the food was fantastic: fresh ceviche along with tacos, salads, and salsas, including salt-free versions for my husband who has a medical condition. They truly took care of our every need. The only reason this isn’t a full 5-star review is that we didn’t raise the sails. I’m already looking forward to going again and hoping for some true sailing next time. If you’re considering it go. Booking time on this boat is absolutely worth it. Seeing the beautiful Nicaraguan coastline from the water is exceptional and shouldn’t be missed.

Great ocean view from every room in the house. The house is located near many activities provided by the resort. Turtle hatching is a must see. The whole stay was worth every penny. The staff are professional and friendly.

Rancho Santana was unbelievable. The grounds and the accommodations and the staff were top-notch. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. The food was fantastic, we loved the Taqueria every day. We did so many fun activities. we surfed, we went deep sea fishing, we did the sand sledding, and the five beaches tour. The pools are beautiful. The resort was quite empty so it was very relaxing. I highly recommend this resort. We have stayed at the shore club in Turks and Caicos and we enjoyed this better. Nicaragua is a beautiful country and we will be back at Rancho Santana.