On the Beach - Closest Condo to Panga Drops

Property description

Villa A18 is in the gated community of Hacienda Iguana on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua. This condo is a beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath ground floor unit right on the beach. It's a corner unit looking straight at the most consistent surf break in Nicaragua, Panga Drops. It's also the most private of the condos, being the corner unit. Whether you surf or are just a beach and ocean lover, the surf is awesome to watch all day, with constant offshore winds and incredible sunsets every evening.

The master bedroom opens directly to the beachfront patio, with ocean views on two sides. It has a queen bed and its own full bathroom. The second bedroom has 2 twin beds and a door to the second full bathroom. There is also a fold out sofa in the living room, making sleeping accomodations for up to 5. The kitchen is fully equipped, there is a/c in all bedrooms and the living area, wifi internet, cable tv, a dvd player and a battery back up system that automatically powers on in case of a power outage. Cleaning service is provided every other day. The pool for the complex is also just steps away and has ocean views as well.

Hacienda Iguana is the ideal community for those who want to surf, golf, explore or just kick back and relax on a breathtaking beach. It is a secure community with two sets of guarded security gates to enter, guards posted around the community as well as full time guards at this condo complex. The security staff in place ensures you will feel secure and comfortable to roam around the community and beach as you please. You will also find that the local community is extremely humble, friendly and helpful.

Villa A18 is located just about 70 yards north of the Panga Drops surf break. Panga Drops is a consistent break that breaks on a horse-shoe shaped rock reef. This wave generally has a mellow take off and a more vertical and playful inside section. Panga Drops is good for long boarders or short boarders, SUPs and boogie boards - it's a fun surf spot! Panga Drops amplifies swells and is usually bigger but more forgiving than Colorados. At the very north end of the beach (70 yards north of the condo) there is a point break, Los Perros Point, that needs a good swell with the right direction to break, but with the right combination it provides fun rights. Colorado's, a world-class rivermouth/beachbreak is just a 15 minute walk south of the condo. Colorados is a fast, barreling wave with many peaks and A-frames. It can be a challenging break and is best for intermediate to expert surfers when the waves get bigger.

For those that don't surf, there are plenty of other great adventures, activities and day trips you can enjoy. We can arrange boat surf or fishing trips leaving from right in front of this condo, if you can swim or paddle out to the boat. Otherwise, we can arrange for you to get your boat out of Gigante, the next cove to the south, if you prefer to load the boat from shore. There are some great hikes in the area to get out and enjoy the amazing views, clean air, nature and wildlife viewing. Hacienda Iguana has it's own challenging 9-hole golf course. A round of golf (18 holes) with golf cart and clubs is only $45/person. On Wednesdays there is an organized afternoon golf scramble for guests and residents. Other available activities in the area include massage, yoga, surf trips by boat or taxi, surf lessons, fishing, horseback riding, snorkeling, kayaking, SUPing, hiking, bike rental, moped rentals, motorcycle rentals, catamaran tours, transportation and/or day trips to get a taste of culture in the surrounding cities or to visit volcanoes, crater lakes and other natural attractions throughout southern Nicaragua.

Our rental management company, Iguana Surf Rentals, is located in Hacienda Iguana and is around and available for anything you might need or help with any questions or concerns. They provide an info guide book in the condo, with information on activities, hikes, day trip ideas, maps, restaurants, local restaurant menus, etc.

Within the community of Hacienda Iguana there are currently five restaurants. The restaurant at the beach club serves healthy and delicious plates for breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a great beach bar with happy hour specials. Don Eloy’s bar and restaurant serves sandwiches, wings, bar food and pizza, has a full bar and is open for lunch and dinner. This is also a great place to watch sports games. Scoops and Spokes is an artisan ice cream, coffee and panini shop that also offers bike rentals and tours. Vana tacos is a new taco shop open right behind the Iguana Surf Rentals Office and is open for lunch and dinner with veggie, chicken and carne asada tacos and burritos. Casa Madera is a new restaurant with local Nicaraguan cuisine, open for lunch and dinner, and located in the wood house just east of the golf condos. Don Eloys, Scoops and Spokes and Vana Tacos are all located in Iguana’s growing commercial center where you will also find NSR Surf Shop, Stop and Go Surf Market (groceries), Satori Spa and our office, Iguana Surf Rentals and Real Estate. There is also now a free community shuttle (6 person golf cart) that circles the interior roads of Hacienda Iguana during the day offering free rides to guests. This is a great way to access surf breaks, the beach club, restaurant and bar, the Golf Pro Shop and/or Iguana's Commercial Center.

Coco’s Beach Boutique is now open and is a boutique store offering women’s clothing, jewelry, hats, bags and more along with a small bar with specialty beer, wine and cocktails and occasional food options. This boutique is located in Casa Anana, the small white house just east of the golf condos. They have also partnered with Papaya Wellness who offers surf lessons, surf guiding, private yoga, pilates and personal training sessions, raw chocolate workshops and motorcycle tours.

Just outside of Iguana’s gates (3km away) there is the new Rivera Market Place with an Avis Car Rental Company, BAC Bank Branch and ATM, Rivera Market/Grocery Store and Board Port Surf Shop, surfboard storage and sales. There are a multitude of other great restaurants within a 15-20 minute drive from Hacienda Iguana.