{"id":13538,"date":"2023-09-06T06:31:59","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T06:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ranchosantana.com\/?post_type=press&p=13538"},"modified":"2024-12-06T09:57:39","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T09:57:39","slug":"adventure-in-the-tropics","status":"publish","type":"press","link":"https:\/\/ranchosantana.com\/es\/press\/adventure-in-the-tropics\/","title":{"rendered":"Adventure in the tropics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Embraer Magazine.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EMBRAER TIP<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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Fly into Managua Airport (MGA) or land at the conveniently located Costa Esmeralda Airport (ECI). Arrive with everything you need for a relaxing escape in your Phenom 300E, which offers the roomiest baggage compartment in its category. By Advantage magazine, VOL 20 -\u20092023.<\/em><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n

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A land covered with stunning lakes and volcanoes, Nicaragua is home to a myriad of UNESCOprotected sites packed with biodiversity and culture. Biosphere reserves teem with thousands of exotic species while vibrant towns offer a tapestry of rainbow-painted colonial architecture, budding gastronomy and artisanal treasures. Often overshadowed by neighboring Costa Rica, Nicaragua offers breathtaking landscapes and hospitable locals who welcome visitors with kindhearted generosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LAKE NICARAGUA & GRANADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lake Nicaragua, locally known as \u201cCocibolca,\u201d is the largest lake in Central America, stretching 110 miles in length and nearly 40 miles in width. More than 40 rivers empty into the lake, and a volcanic archipelago of roughly 300 islands dot the northwest coast just five miles from Granada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Draped in lush vegetation and tropical fruit trees, the islets offer private island paradises for weekend getaway homes, lively pool bars and more modest residences. El Coyol, an exclusive two-villa island retreat, offers chic accommodations for travelers looking for serenity, seclusion and round-the-clock service in a tropical oasis. \u201cWe provide grocery shopping for our guests who want to cook for themselves. Or they can hire our private chef for the duration of their stay,\u201d said Owner Nicky Ray, a British expat who designed the guesthouses with an eye towards tropical modernism. The property is equipped with a full kitchen and patio grill, outdoor lounge areas, an infinity pool, a tree-shaded yoga deck, and kayaks for sunset paddles. A complimentary captained panga (boat) is on call to shuttle guests to Granada or on ecoadventures with a trusted local guide, Danny Diaz (he speaks fluent English). He leads excursions to the area\u2019s natural wonders, including the active Volcano Masaya, the thermally heated Apoyo Lagoon, and farther afield, Ometepe Island\u2014known for its excellent volcano trekking, hot springs and petroglyphs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wandering the cobblestone streets and ornate churches of nearby Granada, Nicaragua\u2019s oldest city, travelers get a feel for the city\u2019s rich past as well as its vibrant present in the form of leafy cafes stocked with artisan goods, award-winning chocolatiers, cigar factories, upmarket restaurants, and boho-leaning boutique hotels. Head to Garden Caf\u00e9 and Ol\u00e9 Caf\u00e9 & Gallery to shop handcrafted leather goods, clothing, jewelry and crafts made by local women, while Caf\u00e9 Sonrisa sells beautiful hammocks woven by local sight-impaired artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n