We arrived in Nicaragua hoping for an unspoiled tropical family vacation, and found exactly what we were looking for at the Playa Colorados Surf Villa! We brought our 5 kids and a friend, and they had the times of their lives. The family never tires of talking about the memories we made on the trip. Nicaragua is the unspoiled beautiful vacation spot that Costa Rica was 25 years ago.
The newly built house, pool and grounds are beautiful, sitting on the banks of a lazy river surrounded by the jungle, a short 3 minute walk to the beach. Each morning, monkeys, birds & butterflies would fill the trees. The beach was amazing, with the best, most consistent waves our surf loving family has ever experienced. Non-stop offshore winds made for perfect barrels every day. An added benefit of the offshore winds was the lack of bugs and humidity! We brought all the bug spray home - never needed it. I've never enjoyed a tropical vacation so much. The layout of the house is perfect - each air conditioned room opened onto the central courtyard and pool. The family gathered in the great room after dinner at night, played ping pong by the pool, or headed back to the Iguana Beach club for late night fun. The staff was great and really made the trip. We hired the chef Sandra for the week, and it was a great call. Fresh juices, smoothies and fruit each morning, great lunches and dinners too. The rest of the staff was very friendly and kept the rooms and property manicured. Special thanks to Mateo, the onsite manager, who catered to our every need. The Hacienda Iguana Beach club, located 100 yards down the road at the beach, was the social hub of the trip. Super friendly staff, great drinks, and the best view of any bar I've ever been to. My sons discovered the magic of the open bar tab there. LOL! Prices are still very reasonable in Nicaragua. Horseback ride on the beach - $20 for 1 hour. Private half day boat for deep sea fishing with Captain Robby - $100 plus tip. 1 1/2 hour massage - $60. We never got a chance to play the surprisingly nice golf course - next time. I recommend a trip to the small town of El Gigante, a mile or two down the beach. Laying on the beach at night with the kids, looking at the stars... I could go on and on - the trip was just amazing. Thanks so much to Mateo and the Blevins family for sharing your tropical paradise with us! Can't wait to spend another vacation there!