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Luxury Beach & Surf Resort in Nicaragua

Rugged by Nature, Elegant by Design, Rancho Santana, aka “The Ranch,” is a world-class luxury beach resort and residential community located on 2,700 acres of Nicaragua’s pristine Emerald Coast. With five beaches, three surf breaks, and experiences designed for surfers of every level, Rancho Santana offers a distinctive surf resort experience alongside exceptional accommodations, dining, wellness, and outdoor adventure.

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Surf at Rancho Santana

Surf Nicaragua’s Pacific coast from Rancho Santana, where three beaches offer different conditions for surfers of varying experience levels. Take a lesson, book professional coaching, join a guided surf excursion, or simply paddle out and enjoy the waves. With year-round surf and easy access to the water, Rancho Santana makes it easy to build a surf-focused getaway around everything else The Ranch has to offer.

 

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Luxury Accommodations
at Rancho Santana

Every trip needs a rejuvenating home base. Think of our accommodations as your personal haven within a haven.
As one of Nicaragua’s most distinctive all-inclusive resorts, every stay is designed to feel effortless, restorative, and deeply connected to the place.

Fine Dining

Here, farm-to-table cuisine reflects our commitment to culinary excellence and caring for the land. Sink your teeth into Ranch-grown fare. Our approach reflects the level of quality and attention guests associate with five-star, all-inclusive resorts.

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Wellness in
the Wild

Treat your body and mind to pampering in paradise. Both our spa and yoga platform are tucked in the trees.

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Exclusive Offers

For a special occasion or just because, find a deal on a last-minute getaway or an indulgent experience.

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Personalized Events

Make our remote beaches, rugged cliffsides, and Spanish Colonial event spaces the backdrops
for your most memorable days.

Weddings

With a hilltop chapel, onsite catering, and space to host all your guests, Rancho Santana was built for your Nicaraguan nuptials.

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Retreats

Find your reason for a retreat—a work offsite, yoga gathering, or family reunion—and we’ll help you plan the rest.

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Celebrations

For a milestone birthday, work retirement, or anniversary—don’t miss the opportunity to make memories with your loved ones.

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Corporate Events

The ultimate cure for Zoom fatigue? Meeting in person at the Ranch and infusing a little fun into your work day.

Corporate Events
A bright, airy living room at Casa Buen Día features white sofas, wooden beams, ceiling fans, and sliding glass doors that open to a patio, pool, and a scenic ocean view under a blue sky.

Luxury Property in Nicaragua to Call Your Own

Our vast property allows repeat visitors, guests who become entranced with Nicaragua, and vacation home shoppers a wide array of options for ownership.

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Surfing at Rancho Santana: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rancho Santana a surf resort?

Rancho Santana is a luxury beach resort and residential community on Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast with three surf beaches on the property, surf lessons, professional coaching, guided surf excursions, and surf-focused experiences.

Is Rancho Santana good for beginner surfers?

Yes. Playa Los Perros offers a more approachable surf break for beginners, with surf lessons and rentals available through Rancho Santana.

How many surf beaches does Rancho Santana have?

Rancho Santana has three surf beaches on the property: Playa Los Perros, Playa Santana, and Playa Rosada. Guests can also access additional surf breaks through guided excursions along Nicaragua’s Pacific coast.

Does Rancho Santana offer surf lessons?

Yes. Rancho Santana offers surf lessons, professional coaching, guided surf experiences, and surf-focused packages for guests looking to improve their skills or explore Nicaragua’s waves.