In a country still new to tourism, this unassuming yet top-quality eco-lodge is just the place to immerse yourself in the tropical exuberance of a lush virgin landscape. The 15 thatched, hard-wood cabins stagger down a forested hillside towards a pearl-white beach untroubled by any kind of development. The smart, atmospheric rooms, decorated in earthy shades, are bound on three sides by screens, so you can delight in the forest symphony of the cries of howler monkeys and a wealth of exotic birds.
This is no ordinary resort – it is part of a working farm, and they are keen for you to experience their activities – you can milk a cow, collect eggs or inspect the fruit tree reforestation projects. Biking, horse-riding and kayaking can also be undertaken. The friendliness and helpfulness of the engaging staff is much lauded by guests who frequently cannot bear the idea of not going back.
We've been there
"Amazing – the rear of my cabin sat on the mountain while the front was supported by stilts – I felt as if suspended in the air, floating" Diego Vigliani, Manager, Bespoke Department
|
Don’t miss
Don't miss the chance to watch turtles hatching on the beach (Aug-Nov) - this happens at night, you will be woken if you have registered your interest!
When’s best to go?
For the weather, around Easter time. In the dry season, December to March, bare trees make wild-life viewing easier. The wet season is Jun-Oct, when the forest is more lush.
Getting there
It is a three hour drive from Managua airport to nearby San Juan del Sur or two hours from Granada.
Will it suit me?
Very romantic for honeymooners, and magical for luxuriating in a simple, unsophisticated natural environment. Inspirational for those interested in ecology, organic farming and conservation. Children are welcome, but the large number of steps means that the infirm would find a stay here difficult to negotiate.
You might also like
Pico Bonito, an upmarket lodge close to the Caribbean coast in Honduras, which blends in with the tropical forest via wooden walkways and a canopy-level observation platform. Lapa Rios, Costa Rica, an exclusive rainforest lodge featuring trail walks and wildlife spotting. | | 
|