Explore Nicaragua's Dramatic Landscapes

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Explore Nicaragua's Dramatic Landscapes

The rugged beauty of Nicaragua lies waiting to be explored and offers a new and fascinating destination for visitors in search of an authentic and unique travel experience. The country offers an intriguing mix of rich history, friendly people and dramatic landscapes. Its lush geography is filled with an abundance of lakes, rivers, colonial cities, untouched forests and sandy beaches and some of the greatest concentration of volcanoes and inland bodies of water in the world lie within its borders. In fact, it is a country made for tourism. And more and more many travelers to Costa Rica make an extension to visit Nicaragua to get a feel for this up and coming tourism destination.

In this new destination, Morgan’s Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge located on the pacific coast in southern Nicaragua offers a simple yet sumptuous natural haven for the true traveler. The Hacienda, opening this August lies within a private tropical dry forest reserve and boasts its own white sandy beach and tropical estuary. It was inspired by Lapa Rios Ecolodge in Peninsula De Osa, Costa Rica and is designed for guests in search of a touch of luxury while enjoying the adventure and excitement of an exotic and tropical destination. A stay at the ecolodge offers visitors a unique vacation experience combining ecotourism and agrotourism.

Morgan’s Rock offers a variety of innovative tours and activities ranging from guided nature hikes and horseback riding to reforestation and agro tourism tours. Water related sports such as surfing, diving and sport fishing are offered as well. These multi-faceted explorations and activities allow for cultural interactions, scenic beauty and nature viewing at its finest. Visitors may embark on tours, which explore lakes, active volcanoes, national parks, and the colonial city of Granada, Lake Nicaragua with its “Isletas”, handicraft markets and much more.

Besides offering a beautiful hotel in a spectacular setting, Morgan’s Rock is also a functioning reforestation and agriculture hacienda that produces up to 70% of the food for its restaurant. Guests here will have the opportunity to learn about local Nicaraguan agricultural practices, reforestation, tree farming, sustainable agriculture and traditional farming techniques.

Morgan’s Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge showcases an architectural project, entailing a 100 meter hanging bridge connecting the main lodge, pool, bar, restaurant area and bungalows. Fifteen secluded west facing bungalows open to spectacular views of the ocean and surrounding forest. Most bungalows sit on a cliff overlooking the private bay and estuary and all feature one-king size bed, a comfortable sofa bed, hammocks, an open-air shower and a private deck. The architect used mainly local materials and the wooden furniture was custom crafted by local artisans.

Morgan’s Rock is also a thought-provoking sustainable development project, committed to conserving the environment and helping local communities. Not only is the project helping to safeguard 800 hectares of tropical dry forest but it also provides vital employment and education to over 50 families. Morgan’s Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge complies with the guidelines of the Costa Rican “Certification for Sustainability in Tourism.”

Morgan's Rock provides the ideal extension to a Costa Rican vacation. The ecolodge is easily reached by air or ground transport and is located within easy driving from southern Nicaragua's most prominent tourist attractions, the colonial city of Granada, and just north of the Costa Rican boarder.

A stay at Morgan’s Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge offers quality accommodations, local gourmet delights and an exciting array of adventures. For more information about Morgan’s Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge and their offerings or to make reservations call (506) 288-5803 or visit their website at www.morgansrock.com