{"id":37279,"date":"2026-01-15T19:16:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T19:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ranchosantana.com\/?post_type=press&#038;p=37279"},"modified":"2026-01-15T19:16:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T19:16:50","slug":"rancho-santana-how-a-modest-retirement-community-became-a-global-luxury-destination","status":"publish","type":"press","link":"https:\/\/ranchosantana.com\/es\/press\/rancho-santana-how-a-modest-retirement-community-became-a-global-luxury-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Rancho Santana: How a Modest Retirement Community Became a Global Luxury Destination"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>By Los Angeles Times<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1997 by a group of friends from the United States and a Nicaraguan family, the property began as a modest retirement community. Today, it spans five beaches, four restaurants, a boutique inn and extensive amenities including a spa, equestrian center, and a 25-mile trail network. The resort\u2019s transformation has been guided by three pillars: sustainability, community, and the natural beauty of Nicaragua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Performance indicators highlight strong momentum. Guest satisfaction has reached 97%, the highest in its history. Occupancy is projected to grow 40% this year, with rentals averaging 30% and hotel stays closer to 60%. Real estate activity has surged, totaling US$19 million in transactions last year. \u201cOur growth shows the power of blending hospitality with real estate,\u201d said CEO Luke Maish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cHappy, genuinely engaged staff create authentic hospitality.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014 Luke Maish, CEO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognition has reinforced its positioning. Beyond global awards, Rancho Santana differentiates itself through scale and atmosphere. Guests \u2013 predominantly from the U.S. and Canada \u2013 return for both luxury amenities and a social environment that fosters repeat visitation and long-term ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ca-times.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/9f1a7cf\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/1200x799+0+0\/resize\/1200x799!\/quality\/75\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F28%2F87%2Fe5869cf049af8fff784160dad12c%2Fcoastline-of-playa-santana-and-the-residential-suites.jpg\" alt=\"Rancho Santana vistas in Nicaragua\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainability is central to its model. More than 80% of restaurant ingredients come from the resort\u2019s own farm or local suppliers, while solar power contributes significantly to its energy needs. On-site artisans craft wood and ironwork, and the resort employs over 800 staff, making it a cornerstone of the Rivas economy. Visitors engage directly through farm-to-table experiences and sea turtle conservation programs, creating authentic connections. \u201cHappy, genuinely engaged staff create authentic hospitality,\u201d said Maish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking forward, Rancho Santana is rolling out a full-time wellness program this November, expanding interactive farm projects, and launching fractional ownership opportunities in luxury homes. Development of the Playa Los Perros neighborhood will add amenities, while Nicaragua\u2019s US$400 million Costanera highway and the new Punta Huete International Airport (opening 2028) promise to expand access and increase land values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on its evolution, Maish emphasized resilience through challenges. \u201cWe\u2019ve emerged stronger, becoming a recognized global destination while maintaining authenticity,\u201d he said. Rancho Santana is positioning itself not just as a resort but as a long-term investment in Nicaragua\u2019s growing coastal economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/specialsupplements\/one-world-media\/story\/rancho-santana-real-estate-investment-growth\">Read the full article here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The resort\u2019s transformation has been guided by three pillars: sustainability, community, and the natural beauty of Nicaragua.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2295,"template":"","class_list":["post-37279","press","type-press","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.4 (Yoast SEO v26.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Rancho Santana: How a Modest Retirement Community Became a Global Luxury Destination | Rancho Santana<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, 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