Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
turns; bring your own board. Most people are here to see Reserva Natural Estero Padre
Ramos, where you can also arrange lodging.
Check at the Rancho Tranquilo or online for information on the area's turtle-rescue pro-
gram, Sea Turtle Rescue ( www.seaturtlerescue-nicaragua.org ) , which occasionally looks for vo-
lunteers.
Sleeping & Eating
Rancho Tranquilo
( 8968-2290; www.rancho-tranquilo-nicaragua.com ; dm US$7, cabins without bathroom US$20;
) The best budget spot in town, this collection of bungalows and a small dorm on its
private stretch of beach is great. There's a cool bar and common area, and vegetarian din-
ners (US$3 to US$5) are served family style. Nobody gets out of Rancho Tranquilo
without giving the dazed-and-dazzling owner Tina a hug.
HOSTEL $
Hospedaje Rancho Esperanza
( 8879-1795; www.rancho-esperanza.com ; dm US$6, cabañas s/d US$10/16) Let staff know
you're on your way to this quiet collection of simple bamboo huts scattered across a
grassy field a bit back from the beach. The dorm is on stilts above the common area,
where meals (US$1.50 to US$3.50) and hammocks are available. Tours are available.
GUESTHOUSE $
Finca Ecológica Trinchera
( 8382-8560; www.fincatrinchera.com ; Los Zorros, 500m E of Y Junction; dm US$8, r per person
without bathroom US$12) Don't want to be on the beach? This inland option on a 2-hectare
fruit farm has plenty of hammocks to spread out, and offers unique tours in the reserve.
It's clean and friendly.
FARM $
Monty's Surf Camp
( 8949-1952; www.nicaraguasurfbeach.com ; dm US$20, s/d US$65/70, without bathroom US$35/
40; ) The most upscale option here, this hotel-surf camp is set right on the waterfront.
The lounge and common areas are sweet with a wasting-away-in-paradise feel par excel-
lance. The rooms are just above average, but nicer than anything else around. Check the
website for all-inclusive package deals.
LODGE $$
Getting There & Away
Search WWH ::




Custom Search