Things to do in and around Playa Maderas
Surfing
Always wanted to get better at surfing? We work together with the best surf teacher in the area. His name is Juan Carlos and he speaks fluent English and Spanish. No matter what level you’re at, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced surfer: he is the one to get you to the next level. Juan Carlos is friendly, patient and will absolutely make you feel comfortable in the water. You can take lessons alone or with a friend.
- Time: 1,5 hour
- depending on length of tour
- Includes surfboard rental
Things to do in and around Playa Maderas
Catamaran
Enjoy an amazing day sailing on the water, taking advantage of Nicaragua’s unique offshore winds.
During the sailing day tour, the boat will sail up to the private beach Playa Blanca. It’s perfect to swim, relax, hang out and partake in other activities on the beautiful white sand beach.
If conditions and winds are good, you can fish along the way to the beach and have a chance to catch mackerel, tuna and mahi mahi. When sailing back to San Juan Del Sur with the sun setting in the background you will have a really good chance to see dolphins, turtles, and whales, as well as lots of other wildlife.
- Food: Tons of Fresh Snacks, Veggies, Chips, Ceviche, Guacamole etc.
- Drinks: Open bar Mai Tai, rum mixers, soft drinks, bottled water and beers.
- Time:
– Half day 1pm – sunset
– Full day 11am – sunset - Cost: Half day $80 per person. Full day $120 per person.
- Fun: Unlimited
The sailing experience will be one of the highlights of your time in Nicaragua!
*Custom/private trips available. Adventure, surf, ecological, educational, relaxing or anything you can dream to do in a sailing adventure on the Nicaraguan coast. Based out of San Juan Del Sur, but access to the whole Pacific coastline for adventures.
Fishing
Dive down in the depths of the beautiful pacific on a fishing tour. Gear is provided for so jump on board with a professional captain for a fun day out at sea.
- Bottom fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Spear fishing
- Time: however long you want
- Price: dependent on the number of people going
Turtles
Watch baby turtles being set free on a beautiful beach during the sunset. The most magical thing to see is when a baby turtle finds his first way into the ocean. Arrive a few hours early to enjoy the beach or combine it with a surf trip on beaches nearby.
- Where: Playa Las Flores
- Cost: Transport and $6 entrance fee
- Transport: Taxi or shuttle from Casa Oro
Horseback riding on the beach
Saddle up for an hour and a half horse ride along Playa Maderas and surrounding beaches. The horse rides cater to all experience levels, beginners to advanced.
- Time: any time –sunset
- Cost: $15/person per hour
- Pick up by horse from Hush
Disk golf / Frisbee golf
The first Frisbee golf course in Nicaragua is only a 10 to 15 minute walk from Hush. It costs approximately $2 per day to play as many rounds as you like. No experience required.
- Time: whenever you like during the daytime
- Cost: $2 per person
Canopy tour
Have a blast in the adventure park Las Nubes! You can do the canopy tour, the Tarzan swing, rappel and walking trails. The park has beautiful viewpoints and jungle trails. It has an onsite restaurant where drinks and food can be enjoyed.
- Time: Open from 8:30 am until sunset
- Packages:
– Canopy tour $30
– Adventure package (includes canopy tour, Tarzan or rappel) $38
– Adrenaline package (includes canopy tour, Tarzan swing and rappel) $46
– Eco tour package (includes canopy tour, walking trail and Iguanarium) $39 - Pick up service $5 per group each way
Massages
Thai Massage
Our massage therapist Sanne Hofman specializes in traditional Thai massage. A combination of yoga stretches and acupressure are working on energy (SEN) lines. This will bring you deep relaxation, increased flexibility and pain relief. Relief energetic blockages during a 1.5 hour Thai Massage.
- Time: 1,5 hour
- Cost: $50
Regular massages
We work with several massage therapists. They are specialized in Swedish massage, it’s a relaxing massage or an intuitive blend based on your needs.
- Time: 1 hour
- Cost: $30
The sports masseuse we work with is Dunia. She lives just down the hill and is a certified massage therapist specialized in shiatsu and deep tissue massage.
- Time: 1 hour
- Cost: $40