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Maderas Village
- Where:
- Why:Birthday vacation.
- When:Beginning of March.
- Who:Two friends...a fellow Brit and a Canadian.
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Evening run with Murray and Pitaya, the Maderas dogs.
Nothing beats the instant elation of arriving somewhere like this.
A perfect siesta spot...natural light and a soft breeze.
The ocean view outside the yoga studio, across from the dining area.
Maderas surf.
Beach essentials: sun-lotion, sunglasses, beer, book.
Surf instructor, Juan-Carlos, explaining the topography of the seabed and the day’s surf conditions.
Sunset swim. Enough said.
Welcome surfers.
Highs & Lows
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Hammocks overlooking the ocean.
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Breakfast! Eggs with rice and beans, pancakes with cocoa and banana, granola and fresh fruit are just a few of the tasty options.
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Family-style dinner, which allows for new friends and interesting conversation.
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Full screen protection from creepy-crawly jungle creatures in all the cabanas.
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No warm water for showers (although it's not really needed).
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Walk back up the hill from the beach (this is a potential positive for your butt…)
Important Bits
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Type
Specialty Lodging
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Vibe
Easy-going yoga/surf haven.
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Location
Playa Maderas, one of the best beaches for surfing in Nicaragua.
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Rooms
Maderas Village can accommodate up to 40 guests in the dormitory-style rooms or private rooms.
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Music
Mellow tunes, spiced up at night after dinner and a few rums…
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Year Opened
2011
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Designed By
David Grossman
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Health & Wellness
Yoga pavilion, Pacific Ocean.
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Restaurant
One main area with long benches and two couches. Food is served throughout the day until 4pm. After that, dinner is served family-style at 7:30pm, with chef’s daily pick of local, fresh foods.
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Bar
Drinks can be requested from the kitchen staff any time of day.
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Minibar
No, but if you want to take beers back to your cabana, the staff will happily supply you with drinks.
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Children
Children are allowed, but not necessarily encouraged.
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Price
Excellent rates for lone travelers, couples or groups of friends.
- Website
Maderas Village
Maderas Beach, San Juan del Sur 230492, Nicaragua.
In the Area
Hotel Location Maderas Beach, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua