The Davis Family’s 10-Day Itinerary


Day 1 – Easy Arrival & Beachside Beginnings
- Settle into your home and ease into vacation mode
- Stroll to the beach and unwind
- Kids play at the Sand Dollar Pool
- Sunset surf session at Playa Los Perros
- Dinner at La Finca y El Mar (recommended: coffee-rubbed pork chop)


Day 2 – Café Mornings & Explorations
- Breakfast at El Café (favorites: breakfast burrito, Nica bowl, quiche, pancakes, fresh smoothies)
- Hot tip: order a loaf of banana bread to-go
- Sandboarding session at Playa Duna
- Pool time or tide pooling at Playa Santana
- Lunch at La Taquería (table-side guac & margaritas recommended)
- Afternoon down time
- Dinner at La Boquita in Playa Rosada — watch hermit crabs


Day 3 – Surf School & Sunset Sushi
- Light breakfast at La Finca y El Mar
- Surf charter to Lance’s Left (mellow, fun waves)
- Lunch at La Finca y El Mar
- Afternoon at the Clubhouse (chess, bocce ball, pool time)
- Dinner at La Boquita — sushi and pizza night


Day 4 – Granada Day Trip
- Smoothie bowl and espresso at La Finca y El Mar
- Day trip plan:
- Hike Mombacho Volcano
- Guided architectural tour of Granada
- Lunch at El Zaguán
- Islets boat tour (look for monkeys!)
- Evening return and dinner at La Finca y El Mar


Day 5 – Horses and Hidden Beaches
- Breakfast at El Café
- Couples massage at The Spa in El Bosque + contrast therapy pools
- Kids enjoy activities at the Kids Club Studio
- Family adventure: sunset horseback ride on the beach
- Enjoy In-Home Dining, choose between a four-course plated dinner inspired by the sea, our farm, and fresh seasonal ingredients or a simpler family-style dinner with our Nicaraguan feast menu


Day 6 – Ocean Adventures & Bonfire Vibes
- Light meal at La Finca y El Mar (chia pudding, tropical fruit, or garden toast)
- Guided stand-up paddleboarding at Playa Escondida
- Lunch at the Pool Bar and Cabanas
- Relax at Playa Santana, walk on the beach
- Dinner at La Finca y El Mar
- Post-dinner: Family bonfire setup at Playa Santana (includes marshmallows)


Day 7 – Wings, Wraps & Rackets
- Early morning: Nature hike with a guided birdwatching tour
- Lunch: Light bite at El Café (wraps, smoothies, fruit bowls)
- Grab a racket or paddle at the Front desk and hit our tennis or pickleball courts with the whole family
- Dinner: Grab some groceries at La Tienda, and create a simple but fresh home-cooked meal with ingredients from Rancho Santana’s farm & garden. (If you’re staying in an accommodation with a kitchen. If not, order in!)


Day 8 – Wheels & Nurture
- Breakfast: Nourishing start at El Café (try the Nica bowl with turmeric latte or coconut cold brew)
- Guided mountain bike ride through Rancho Santana’s scenic trails
- Lunch at La Finca y El Mar or the Pool Bar and Cabanas
- Kids Option: Afternoon at Kids Club Studio
- Dinner: La Boquita — sunset dining with pizzas, sushis, and a pitcher of sangria


Day 9 – Art & Adventure Finale
- Breakfast: Juices and cookies from La Tienda, picnic-style
- Family surf session at Playa Los Perros with a photoshoot capturing this special moment
- Lunch: La Taquería – final round of tacos & fresh juice or a cold cerveza (before you leave, pick up a few new favorite t-shirts, flipflops or hats at the Surf Club)
- Final swim at the Residences Pool
- Last night celebration dinner with champagne toast at La Finca y El Mar


Day 10 – Departure & Memories
- Breakfast: Final Nica bowl and cappuccino at El Café
- Pack and relax — short beach stroll or yoga session
- Optional: Grab banana bread or souvenirs from La Tienda
- Departure: Check-out and transfer
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