located right on the beach

Step outside our gate and walk the beach, play in the waves, body surf, collect sea shells, swim in the estuaries at either end of the beach, stop at the malecons and miradoras, or just sit and watch the sun set.

Estuaries at the far ends of the Las Penitas and Poneloya beaches fill and empty with the tide. When water levels are high, you can swim, play or float in the calm, shallow waters.

Near the entrance of Las Peñitas, you will find this brightly colored and well lit tourist attraction with rotunda, boardwalk, sealife sculptures, benches and public showers. 

If you don't have a car, you may want to consider taking a bicycle or renting an e-bike for a tour on the road that connects the beach towns of Las Peñitas and Poneloya.

Take a boat tour of the mangroves and if you're lucky, stop at Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve to release baby turtles from the turtle sanctuary into the sea.

A local fishermen will take you out on a traditional open fishing boat, called pangas, to fish for tuna, wahoo, sailfish, mackerel, red snapper, or roosterfish. 

Just down the beach from here, you can take a private surfing lesson with a local surf instructor or join one of several yoga classes.

Several local guides offer guests of the hotel the opportunity to go horseback riding on the beach at sunset.

There are serval places to play sand volleyball on the beach, and a new pickle ball court within walking distance attracts folks from all over in the early morning or early evening hours.

A visit to Nicaragua is not complete without a ride on the chicken bus. For just C$18 you can catch a ride to Leon right outside our gate - buses come and go every hour until 7pm.

Located outside of Leon, this small, privately-owned zoo is a great stop for families. See some big cats, monkeys, reptiles, and birds ... then let the kids play at the playground.

Spend the day at the Art Museum, the Museum of Traditions and Legends, or the Museum of the Revolution in Leon, then grab lunch at one of several great restaurants. 

Climbing to the top of the cathedral in Leon is a must. The open-air white roof make you feel like you're in another world and views of the city at sunset are spectacular.

If you visit during the season (Nov-Dec) you might want to take in a baseball game and cheer on the local team in Leon. Tickets are affordable and the experience is priceless.

Tour Leon on foot and learn about the history, culture, food, education system, and traditions of this beautiful colonial city from a local guide. Tips encouraged.

Get up early to climb to the top of Cerro Negro volcano just outside of Leon with a guide and sled down for a once-in-a-lifetime, adrenaline rush.

Get a ride to the base and then climb to the top of Telica volcano just outside of Leon to look into the active crater and take in the breathtaking views at sunset.

Flor de Cana is produced and exported in Nicaragua. During the 1.5 hour tour, you can taste the rum in its different stages, from raw material to its final product.