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Rancho Santana

Hotel

From $350 Rates shown are approximate and for guidance only, based on recent starting prices.

Minimum stay
1
Location
Emerald Coast, Tola, Nicaragua
Type
Hotel

Amenities

  • AC
  • Beach Access
  • Family Friendly
  • Garden
  • Gym
  • Parking Space
  • Pool
  • Private Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi

Experiences

  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Horse Riding
  • Massage
  • Meditation
  • Stargazing
  • Surf
  • Wellness Rituals
  • Wildlife

Why we love

  • Surf Culture
  • Ranch Character
  • Outdoor Experiences
  • Coastal Setting

“A sprawling Pacific ranch where surf, horses and open landscapes set the rhythm.”

Rancho Santana stretches across 2,700 acres on Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast, with five beaches, rolling hills and several surf breaks spread across the property. Surfing is a major part of the experience, but horseback riding, wildlife, wellness and long days moving between the ranch and the Pacific give the hotel a broader outdoor character. The scale is generous without losing the relaxed atmosphere of Nicaragua’s coast.

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