Rancho Cecilia Nicaragua Surf Vacation Rentals

Surfing! South of the town of San Juan del Sur is Playa Remanso and
Yankee. They are beautiful, undeveloped beaches with quality surf. Our
local break, Playa Maderas, is the most consistent spot on the coast and
has good surf for both beginners and advanced surfers. Want to learn to
surf? Ask us about surf lessons! Or how about surf photos!
Not into surfing, how about a walk down the beautiful sandy beach from
Playa Maderas to Playa Majagual or over to Playa Marsella.

What to do in the town of San Juan del Sur?
How about a stroll around the plaza and the church
with the locals.
Or stop at the Mercado for provisioning of fresh
veggies and fruit. Stop at the carniceria for fresh
chicken or meat. Or go to the Pali (a Wal-Mart
Company) grocery store at the entrance of town.
Want to learn Spanish? There are many Spanish
language schools in town with customized courses for
beginners to advanced speakers.
Want to go sailing? There are day trips and sunset
sails available!

Or take a trip south to Refugio de Vida Silvestre La
Flor. Playa La Flor is one of the world's principal
nesting areas for the endangered Olive Ridley turtle.
July through January is nesting season.

Want to take a day or overnight trip to one of the surrounding areas?
Granada is Nicaragua's oldest Spanish city. Founded in 1524 this
colonial town has trim churches, a palm lined plaza and colorful
architecture. It stands at the foot of Volcan Mombacho on the
northwestern shore of Lago de Nicaragua with its' Las Isletas, a group
of 365 diminutive islands.

Volcan Mombacho was declared a protected area in 1999 and has a
biological research station and a self guided trail which transverses
the cloud forest.

Las Isletas, the little islands, just off shore from Granada were formed
10,000 years ago when Volcan Mombacho erupted. Many of the
islands are inhabited and easily accessed by boat. They have bars
and restaurants to enjoy lunch or dinner. Egrets, herons and cranes
are commonly seen around the islands.

The village of Catarina is a great place for buying plants and furniture
and is known for its mirador (lookout) which has sweeping views of
Laguna de Apoyo. Take a trip down to the lagoon and enjoy
swimming in the calm, clean, warm waters.

Ometepe is the ecological jewel of the area. Sparsely developed it
has views of Volcan Concepcion and Volcan Maderas from which the
island was formed. Many small villages dot the shores and hiking,
kayaking, boating and horse back ridding are a few of the activities
available. Petroglyphs of indigenous art are found on the island.

Masaya is the cradle of Nicaragua folklore. Visit the Mercado Viejo,
the main arts and craft market and the center for cultural activities.
Hammocks, basketry, wood carvings, paintings, ceramics and
leatherwork are a few of the items to be found in Masaya.