Rancho Santana Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rancho Santana
Popular places to visit
Gigante Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Gigante Beach during your travels in Tola?
Rancho Santana Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rancho Santana Beach during your trip to Jiquelite?
Escondido Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Escondido Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Jiquelite.
Guasacate Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Guasacate Beach during your trip to Tola?
Hacienda Iguana Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Playa Colorado at Hacienda Iguana Golf Club. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Playa Amarillo
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Playa Amarillo might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to El Gigante. Wander the forests and seaside while you're in the area.
Activities
Nicaragua in a Day – Colonial Landmarks & Historical Treasures
Private Tour to Granada Colonial City and 365 Islets
Our pick of the best Rancho Santana Hotel Deals
Rancho Santana
The most beautiful property you can find in Nicaragua. With 5 separate beaches and endless activities and 3 restaurants. This place spares no cost to ensure luxury delivered at all times. That being said, prepare your pocket book.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Panoramic Ocean Views - Rancho Santana, Playa Rosada
The wonderful view really was the best. Everything else was also clean, updated and working well.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Villas Iguana A-13: Beachfront Condo
This location cannot be beat, with just steps to the pool and ocean. The only critique would be that the living room furniture isn’t the most comfortable so there isn’t really anywhere to lounge inside. BUT the views and location are amazing and we had a wonderful stay!!
Reviewed on 16 June 2025
TreeCasa Hotel & Resort
It's a really beautiful property with amazing rooms. There's a new infinity pool area that faces the Pacific Ocean and the skyline (including the statue) of San Juan del Sur. The breakfast spread in the morning is amazing! I also liked the dinner options (pizza night on Wednesday and fresh mahi mahi ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
La Santa Maria Resort
The ocean veiw suite is the way to go. So happy for the upgrade. You are pool side near the restaurant and you have that spectacular oceanview. I woke up to a beautiful male peacock outside my window one day. I highly recommend.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Gran Hotel Victoria
This hotel is beautiful and the only place to stay in Rivas. Room was comfortable, pool was amazing. The attached restaurant is only okay, level of customer service doesn’t match the hotel at all. Food was ok, but not great.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rancho Santana
Playa La Redonda
Visitors to Playa La Redonda enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Gigante Beach is worth a stop.
Guacalito de La Isla
Guacalito de La Isla might not have many top sights, but Gigante Beach and Playa Amarillo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
