Relax at any one of the 5 beaches located near the hotel. Playa Santana, Playa Rosada, Playa Escondida, Playa Duna, and Playa los Perros are all different but amazing. Read through the website to find out what beach you would like to explore first. Rancho Santana offers a complimentary beach shuttle that leaves from The Inn and stops at the beaches across the property on a dedicated schedule.
Nicaragua’s southern Pacific coast offers some of the region’s best surf conditions, and at Rancho Santana you’ll find a variety of waves that are perfect for beginners and seasoned surfers. The Beach & Surf Club at Playa Los Perros offers surf lessons and surf guiding along with a variety of surfboard rentals. Bodyboards, snorkel sets, and sand toys are also available. Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is quickly becoming a “must-do” activity at the Ranch. We offer guided tours and adventures at Playa Escondida for all skill levels.
Wellness at Rancho Santana is all about reconnecting with nature, including massages at our forest spa and classes on our ocean-facing yoga deck.
There is no better way to experience the unmatched beauty of Nicaragua than on horseback. From sunset rides with ocean breezes, to cultural tours of nearby villages, we offer a variety of horseback adventures for all levels of riders. Rancho Santana’s horses are well trained and guests are matched to horses according to riding experience. For equestrians, Rancho Santana offers advanced rides and Stallion Dancing, an activity unique to Nicaragua’s horses who dance in local parades called Hipicas.
Over twelve miles of marked hiking and biking trails thread their way through Rancho Santana’s hills and valleys. Join a guided nature hike to explore the flora and fauna that call the Ranch home. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can lead hikes and guided tours to help guests uncover the natural hidden gems throughout the ranch. Surfing isn’t the only board sport available at the Ranch! Grab your sneakers and let one of our Sandboarding instructors take you on a hike down the face of one of the Ranch’s famous cliffs to our most unique beach, Playa Duna. Climb the giant sand dune and sandboard down the hill until your toes touch the Pacific Ocean!
Serve up an athletic afternoon with a game of tennis or pickleball (a paddleball game that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis). Our tennis and pickleball court is located next to the Inn and can be used for either sport. Just grab a racquet or paddle from our front desk and challenge your neighbors, family, or friends.
This day-long adventure is jam-packed with moments you won’t experience anywhere else. Soar through the air as you zipline at Mombacho, one of Nicaragua’s most famous volcanos. Then head to the historic city of Granada, which is one of Nicaragua’s colonial cities that dates back to the 16th century and is filled with colorful colonial buildings as well as shops and restaurants. Next, you’ll take a boat tour around Las Isletas (the tiny islands on Lake Nicaragua) before ending the day at the crater of an active volcano—Masaya. Duration: Full day (10-12 hours)