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Tukasa Surfhouse

Hotel

Central America, Nicaragua

From $150

Tukasa is a surf house in Popoyo, on Nicaragua's Pacific coast, a two-minute walk from Playa Santana. It opened in early 2024, built from scratch by travelers who fell for the area during a trip through Latin America and decided to stay. Run by a Nicaraguan-British family, it describes itself as part of the local community rather than a surf camp business. Rooms are simple and stylish, with king-size beds and air conditioning, around an outdoor pool, a terrace and a bar, and breakfast is cooked to order. The Popoyo break is a ten-minute walk away, boats can be arranged to reach more remote waves, and board rental is just a few doors down.

Rancho Santana

Hotel

Central America, Nicaragua

From $350

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.