The Space

Property Type: Condo
Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 2/2
Occupancy: Up to 4
Distance to Beach: Beachfront
Surf Breaks: Colorado, Panga Drops, Los Perros

Villas Iguana A-8 is located in the heart of the wave-rich Tola region. This two-bedroom, two-bath condo unit is situated at the north end of Playa Colorado, with a river and Los Perros point to the north and two quality waves a short walk to the south (Panga Drops and Colorado beach break). The condo is on the second floor with a balcony overlooking the ocean.

The master bedroom features a king bed, while the guest bedroom has two single beds. The condo is equipped with air conditioning in the bedrooms and living area, Apple TV, Wi-Fi, a safe for your valuables, and a backup battery system that supplies power in the event of a power outage. Cleaning service is included three days per week, and there is an optional meal plan service available. Housekeeping staff will handle any laundry, as they are the only ones with access to the washer and dryer. There is also a shared pool overlooking the ocean.

Location

This home is located within the Hacienda Iguana development, known for its world-class surf breaks. There are four surf breaks within walking distance: Playa Colorado, Panga Drops, and Los Perros are in the neighborhood, while Playa Amarillo is to the south of Playa Colorado (accessible at low tide). The development also features a beautiful 9-hole golf course that is well-designed, beautifully maintained, and affordable for guests.

Activities

We can arrange airport transfers and a variety of tours, activities, and excursions for you before or during your stay, including:

• Private and group yoga classes
• Surf lessons and guided surf trips
• Boat and fishing charters
• Massage and spa treatments
• Hot springs
• Horseback riding
• Local community tours

Food Supplies

The best place to get groceries is La Colonia in Rivas, located 100 meters south of the turnoff for Tola on the right (west) side of the street. While in Rivas, it is advisable to fill up on fuel, as these are the closest gas stations to your location. We highly recommend stocking up on groceries for your entire stay. If you prefer not to deal with planning, shopping, and preparing meals, ask us about booking the meal plan, our full-service catering option.

Eating Out

There are several great dining options within the Hacienda Iguana development:

• Pili's Kitchen: The most visited beachfront option, located at the Beach Club in front of the Colorado Break, offering a variety of fresh foods, juices, smoothies, and a full bar.
• The Salty Koala: Located in La Joya next to the Eco Casitas, serving amazing Asian cuisine and craft cocktails.
• Casa Ananas: Above our office, offering authentic Italian cuisine, pizza, and daily international specials.
• Downtown Iguana: Next to our office/surf shop, serving seafood and authentic Nicaraguan cuisine at a fair price.
• Scoops and Spokes: Across the street, known for homemade ice cream, good coffee, baked goods, paninis, and fresh juices.
• Iguana Brewery: A few doors down, offering sports bar fare and local craft beer.

Other notable restaurants in the general area (but outside the Hacienda Iguana development) include:

• Gigante (El Pozo, Juntos, and Giant’s Foot Surf Camp for Burger Night every Monday)
• Rancho Santana (The Club House, La Boquita tapas restaurant, and La Taquería)
• Limón 1 (Avila’s taquería)
• Limón 2 (La Calabria brick oven pizza)
• Jiquelite-Playa Santana (Malibu Popoyo, Buena Onda, Costa Oeste, Aloha Bungalows)
• Popoyo (Mag Rock, Café con Leche)
• Las Salinas (Todo con Amor restaurant)
• Guasacate (Finca Wayuu, Dutchy's Deli, Viento Este)

Shopping

NSR Surf Shop, located inside the Hacienda Iguana development, offers souvenirs, surf accessories, clothing, beach towels, flip flops, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimsuits, wetsuit vests and tops, rash guards, and more. We also rent scooters, dirt bikes, surfboards, boogie boards, and stand-up paddleboards from this location. Other businesses in the Hacienda Iguana community include Pure Spa, two small convenience stores with a variety of grocery items, and an ATM on the property. Additional activities in the development include yoga, horseback riding, and in-home massage.

The Riviera commercial plaza is located within half a mile of the Hacienda Iguana entrance, featuring BAC bank with an ATM machine, a small grocery store (with the basics), and Bagels and Bakes, a café with daily home-baked goods and coffee.

Getting Around

This property is located a 2 to 2.5-hour drive from the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua and approximately 4 hours from the Liberia airport in Costa Rica. Most major vehicle rental agencies have locations at the Managua airport (reservations in advance are recommended). A 4-wheel drive vehicle is only necessary if planning to travel to some of the beaches further south in the San Juan del Sur area.

If you prefer not to rent a vehicle, we can arrange airport transportation and daily sightseeing/surf trips. Motorcycle and scooter rentals are available, and we can also arrange vehicle and boat transport to other surf breaks in the area. Additionally, Alamo and National have offices next to Hacienda Iguana for vehicle rentals.