Beach Cabanas at Eco-Lodge in Tucked Away Surf Mecca in Managua, Nicaragua

The whole community encourages guests to participate in important educational programs and environmental projects. Apart from that, there are plenty of interesting and exciting activities to engage in: excursions to volcanoes, markets and colonial towns, yoga, therapeutic massages, horseback riding, fishing, surf charters, and coastal tours can be organized. The gentle waves are perfect for surf-newbies to practice and learn how to surf. Surfcasting: Depending on the season, fish like snappers, snooks and parrot fish can be caught right from the shore. For the big snook and the Cabrera snapper, the best time of the year is the rainy season, between June and October. In the dry season, one is very likely to catch needle fish, barracuda or bonita pompano. Guests are more than welcome to bring their fishing gear for surf casting and live bait can be purchased from many local fishermen. You can also hire a local fishermen to catch mullets with a cast net or discover the best spots for surfacasting! Explore and Discover: there are miles of golden, deserted sandy beaches, tide pools and ocean lagoons. Watch sea turtles as they show during the night, or take a stroll in the wetlands. Pacific of Nicaragua is famous for its biodiversity; typical species range from caimans, iguanas, and black-crab hawks, to coyotes, racoons and white squirrels. Delve deeper into Nicaragua's unique wildlife! Beach Combing: Enjoy miles of untouched beaches for combing, diving, swimming, surfing and fishing. Small ocean lagoons created at low tide are ideal for snorkeling. Watch and join local fishermen catch lobsters by hand! Hiking: People in the rural areas of Nicaragua travel by foot, horse or with oxcarts. Numerous trails can be encountered that connect the villages to rivers or coastal forests. The immediate lodge's surroundings are worth discovering: the San Maquado Creek to the basaltic pools, through the riverbed lined with palms, or along a cattle ranch to a sugar cane plantation. Follow these trails to get a taste of the region's authentic lifestyle! Stone Carvings: Explore ancient archaeological areas such as the bed of the river, which is basaltic lava flow on which ancient civilizations carved different drawings! More Highlights: Don't forget to visit colonial Granada, the Volcan Masaya in the country's best National Park, the Masaya Market (Nicaragua's largest craft market) and the famous Laguna de Apoyo.