Villas Iguana A-8 is located in the heart of the wave-rich Tola region. This 2 bedroom 2 bath condo unit is located 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 located on the 2nd floor with a balcony overlooking the ocean. The space Property Type: Condo Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 2/2 Occupancy: Up to 4 Distance to Beach: Beachfront Surf Breaks: Colorado/Panga Drops/Los Perros Description: Villas Iguana A-8 is located in the heart of the wave-rich Tola region. This 2 bedroom 2 bath condo unit is located 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 located on the 2nd floor with a balcony overlooking the ocean. It is equipped with a king bed in the master bedroom and two single beds in the guest bedroom. The condo is also equipped with AC in the bedrooms and living area, Apple TV, Wi-Fi, a safe for your valuables and a back up battery system that supplies power to the unit in the event of a power outage. Cleaning service (three days per week) is included in the rental and we offer an optional meal plan service! Please note that the housekeeping staff will do any laundry you may have as they are the only ones with access to the washer and dryer in the house. This service is included with your stay. There is a shared pool overlooking the ocean! Activities: This home is located within the Hacienda Iguana development, which is known for its world-class surf breaks. There are 4 surf breaks within walking distance- Playa Colorado, Panga Drops and Los Perros are in the neighborhood and Playa Amarillo is to the south of Playa Colorado (walkable at low tide). We also have a beautiful 9-hole golf course. The course is well designed, beautifully maintained and very affordable to guests. We would be pleased to arrange airport transfers or a variety of other tours, activities and excursions for you before or during your stay: - 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, 100m south of the turn off for Tola on the right (west) side of the street. (While in Rivas, you should also top off your fuel because these are the closest gas stations to where you are staying). We HIGHLY recommend stocking up on all or as many of the groceries you will need for your entire stay OR if you don’t want 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 food options within the Hacienda Iguana development. The most visited and only beachfront option is Pili's Kitchen, located at the Beach Club in front of the Colorado Break. It offers a variety of fresh foods, juices, smoothies and full bar. In La Joya next to the Eco Casitas is The Salty Koala, serving up amazing Asian cuisine and craft cocktails. In the commercial zone of the development (where NSR is located) you will find the rest of the culinary options. Above our office is the legendary Casa Ananas, which offers authentic Italian cuisine, pizza and daily international special nights. Next to our office/surf shop you'll find Downtown Iguana, which offers seafood and authentic Nicaraguan cuisine at a fair price. Across the street you'll find Scoops and Spokes, which serves up some amazing homemade ice cream, good coffee, baked goods, paninis and fresh juices. A few doors down is the Iguana Brewery, offering sports bar fare and local craft beer. Other spots and restaurants in the general area (but outside the Hacienda Iguana development) that are worth checking out are: 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 -ask us how to get to la Taquería walking from Iguana) 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) and many more! Shopping: We have a well merchandised store (NSR Surf Shop) located inside the Hacienda Iguana development, which offers souvenirs, surf accessories, clothing, beach towels, flip flops, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimsuits, wet suit vests and tops, rash guards and more! We also rent scooters, dirt bikes, surfboards, boogie boards and SUPs out of this location as well. Other businesses in the Hacienda Iguana community include Pure Spa, 2 small convenience stores with a variety of grocery items, and an ATM is located on the property. Other activities in the development include yoga, horseback riding and in-home massage. The Riviera commercial plaza is located within a half mile of the Hacienda Iguana entrance. Businesses in this shopping center include BAC bank with ATM machine, a small grocery store (with the basics) and Bagels and Bakes, a cafe with daily home-baked goods and coffee. Getting Around: This property is located a 2-2.5 hours drive from the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua, and approximately 4 hours from the Liberia airport in Costa Rica. Most of the major vehicle rental agencies have locations at the Managua airport (we recommend you make a reservation in advance). If renting a vehicle, we feel its only necessary to have a 4wd if planning to travel to some of the beaches further south (in the San Juan del Sur area). If one prefers not to rent a vehicle, we can arrange airport transportation and daily sightseeing/surf trips. We have motorcycle and scooter rentals available and we can also arrange vehicle and boat transport to other surf breaks in the area. There is also the option of renting a vehicle from Alamo and National, which has an office next to Hacienda Iguana.

## The Space

Villas Iguana A-8 is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium located in the heart of the wave-rich Tola region. Situated at the northern end of Playa Colorado, the condo overlooks the ocean from its second-floor balcony. To the north, you will find a river and Los Perros point, while two excellent surf breaks—Panga Drops and Colorado beach break—are just a short walk to the south.

The master bedroom features a king bed, and the guest bedroom has two single beds. Both bedrooms and the living area are equipped with air conditioning. Additional amenities include Apple TV, Wi-Fi, a safe for valuables, and a backup battery system that ensures power during outages.

Cleaning service is provided three days per week and is included with the rental. Laundry service is also available through housekeeping, who have exclusive access to the washer and dryer. An optional meal plan service is offered for added convenience. The property includes access to a shared pool with ocean views.

## Location

The condo is part of the Hacienda Iguana development, renowned for its world-class surf breaks. Within walking distance, you can reach four surf spots: Playa Colorado, Panga Drops, Los Perros, and Playa Amarillo (accessible at low tide). The area also features a beautiful, affordable 9-hole golf course that is well maintained and thoughtfully designed.

## Activities and Services

Guests can enjoy a variety of activities and excursions arranged before or during their stay, including:

- Private and group yoga classes  
- Surf lessons and guided surf trips  
- Boat and fishing charters  
- Massage and spa treatments  
- Visits to hot springs  
- Horseback riding  
- Local community tours  

## Food and Dining

### Grocery Shopping

The best place to purchase groceries is La Colonia in Rivas, located 100 meters south of the turnoff for Tola on the west side of the street. It is also recommended to refuel your vehicle in Rivas, as these are the closest gas stations to the property. We suggest stocking up on groceries for your entire stay or considering our full-service catering meal plan to avoid the hassle of shopping and meal preparation.

### Dining Options

Within the Hacienda Iguana development, several dining venues are available:

- Pili's Kitchen at the Beach Club, offering fresh food, juices, smoothies, and a full bar right on the beachfront at Colorado Break  
- The Salty Koala in La Joya, serving Asian cuisine and craft cocktails  
- Casa Ananas above the office, featuring authentic Italian dishes, pizza, and international specials  
- Downtown Iguana near the surf shop, offering seafood and traditional Nicaraguan meals at reasonable prices  
- Scoops and Spokes across the street, known for homemade ice cream, coffee, baked goods, paninis, and fresh juices  
- Iguana Brewery, providing sports bar fare and local craft beers  

Additional notable restaurants outside the development but nearby include:

- Gigante area: El Pozo, Juntos, Giant’s Foot Surf Camp (Burger Night on Mondays)  
- Rancho Santana: The Club House, La Boquita tapas, La Taquería (walking directions available)  
- 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 and Amenities

Inside Hacienda Iguana, NSR Surf Shop offers a wide range of items including souvenirs, surf accessories, clothing, beach towels, flip flops, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimsuits, wetsuit vests and tops, and rash guards. The shop also rents scooters, dirt bikes, surfboards, boogie boards, and stand-up paddleboards.

Other facilities within the community include:

- Pure Spa  
- Two small convenience stores with various grocery items  
- An ATM on the property  

Additional activities available in the development are yoga, horseback riding, and in-home massage services.

Nearby, the Riviera commercial plaza (within half a mile of Hacienda Iguana’s entrance) features:

- BAC bank with ATM  
- A small grocery store with basic supplies  
- Bagels and Bakes café offering daily fresh baked goods and coffee  

## Getting Around

The property is approximately a 2 to 2.5-hour drive from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua and about 4 hours from Liberia Airport in Costa Rica. Major car rental companies operate at Managua airport, and advance reservations are recommended.

A four-wheel-drive vehicle is generally only necessary if you plan to visit beaches further south in the San Juan del Sur area. For those who prefer not to rent a car, airport transfers and daily sightseeing or surf trips can be arranged.

Motorcycle and scooter rentals are available, and transportation by vehicle or boat to other surf breaks in the region can also be organized. Additionally, Alamo and National have rental offices near Hacienda Iguana for convenient vehicle pickup.

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Nice place for a getaway. If you’re looking to explore, I recommend having a vehicle.

A place that needs a lot of maintenance, bad smell throughout the place and the air conditioners had a terrible smell... It seemed like a bat because you could hear... dirty kitchen utensils... I don't recommend it at all

Lugar que necesita de mucho mantenimiento, mal olor en todo el lugar y de los aires acondicionados salía un pésimo olor…. A murciélago parecía porque se escuchaba…utensilios de la cocina sucios…no lo recomiendo para nada

Great place to stay on the beach. They were very helpful with questions

We loved our stay. The condo was clean, comfy and beautiful. We came for our son’s first birthday. It is a great place to come with kids. The host was so helpful and accommodating. The provided airport transportation for us, golf cart rentals, restaurant reservations anything you needed. We can’t wait to come back and stay here again.

Great location, very quiet, you can always hang out on the balcony and it doesn’t get sunny.

Nsr was great. place was impeccable, instructions were clear, and the beach was fantastic.

The only observation was with the internet, I could not use anything other than cable on the TV

la única observación fue con el internet, no pude utilizar más que cable en la tv

great place, right on the beach. will stay again!

Great location with amazing views of the beach. Space was as described. Would stay again.

It's a very nice beach. NSR was called to make repairs in the shower, the kitchen was not clean, the dishwasher drain had a bad smell. the dishwasher's cord came off. lack of maintenance in the apartment.

Es una playa muy bonita. Se llamo a NSR para realizar reparaciones en ducha, faltaba limpieza en la cocina, tenía mal olor el desagüe del lava platos. se desprendió la pana del lava platos. falta de.mantenimiento en el apartamento.

The apartment is beautiful and well-equipped with everything you need. I would recommend it to other guests 100%

El apartamento es hermoso y bien equipado con todo lo necesario. Recomendaría a otros huéspedes 100%

Hello Carlos, we appreciate your feedback.  If you have any issues during your stay, please let us know as our team is always available to help and resolve any issues you may have.  We hope to host you again in the future!

Very responsive and helpful along the way stay! Would definitely recommend if you’re traveling in the area on your own or with family.

the place very nice quiet good price the sea view expetacular

el lugar muy bonito tranquilo buen precio la vista al mar expetacular

Very clean accommodation, beautiful beach and very friendly and responsive!

Very good location, cleanliness and according to its benefit cost. I would like to come back to enjoy it more

Muy bueno la localizacion, la limpieza y de acuerdo a su costo beneficio. me gustaria volver para disfrutarlo mas

A great place for surfers or someone looking to relax. Not a place for those looking to explore beaches nearby, as you can’t access them easily or they are blocked by security to other private areas like Rancho Santana. It is annoying that you can’t access other beaches unless you risk your life crossing dangerous rocky cliffs along high wave shoreline

Would highly recommend this stay! And definitely have lunch at the mexican restaurant on the beach just a few minutes  beach walk toward Santana! We loved it here!

Great week-long stay at the condo. At at the north end of the beach, with the closest restaurant being La Taqueria at Rancho Santa, which is amazing, and 20-minute walk on the beach to the beach club. Great views, surf, everything was wonderful! Do buy groceries before arriving to Hacienda Iguana, in Rivas, and you will need to buy all essentials like salt, pepper and oil.

Great location, on the beach. Great waves all week. Panga drops is a short walk out the front door, Colorados Is a 15 min walk. Having a rental car, golf cart, or bike is recommended.

Always love staying in Iguana. Very cool little community with great food, sunsets that can’t be beat and a very chill place to visit.

Great space for a relaxing vacation. The location is amazing and easily walkable, however, I would recommend arranging for a golf cart (an additional $40 per day) to get around the property. To get to the AMAZING La Taqueria you simply walk across the beach at low tide, I think it would be possible most of the day, just use your best judgment.

Deveriam ter mais atenção com turistas que não são americanos ou que não falam espanhol

Beautiful condo. Steps from the beach. Nicely decorated and very clean. We will stay here again.

ótima localização, casa completa nada deixaram a desejar e a comunicação muito boa. o condomínio aonde o carro ficava estacionado havia um cano do esgoto rompido levando os dejetos a superfície e causando mal cheiro e risco de contaminação. fora isso tudo excelente

Comfy, clean, relaxing spot in a stunning location. We had everything we needed at this unit, and you can't beat the beautiful beach right out in front. 10/10 would stay here again.

Es un lugar muy seguro y encuentras todo cerca .

NSR is great as property management  and this apartment is one of our favorites of these buildings. Works great with our toddler who loves all the turtles decorations.

Excelente todo la ubicación del apartamento tiene una Vista Bella, muy acogedor me encanto!

This is one of the best units at Villas Iguanas we have ever been. We already tried a few, location is the best, and this apartment was specially good. Looks just like in the pictures. Everything works, king sized bed, 2 bathrooms, great for our family of four with a baby included.

The A 8 apartment is great. Tv in the living and in the master bedroom. My kids loved the  wooded turtles they have as decoration. Great view! Excellent place.

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