Marina Puesta del Sol

This weekend we were invited by a Danish-Peruvian couple, K & C to sail - well they sent out an email asking their circle of friends if there's any who wants to go sailing with them or just escape Managua for the weekend. We didn't plan to go because we received the email late afternoon Friday and thought we'd be too exhausted from the Aventura concert to drive 2 1/2 hours to where the boat is. But as our concert plans went awry (that story would follow soon after) the last minute, we decided to go. We're glad we did.

I have heard good things about Marina Puesta del Sol where 'Bruce' is docked but have never been there.

Marina Puesta del Sol is a resort with a full service Marina. For boats, they have a monthly / weekly rate per square foot for full service boat slip rentals that include comprehensive maintenance and security. I don't know anything about boats let alone sailing, so I may not get the terms right but I think the enthusiasts would know what I mean (wink).

The resort itself is beautiful and very 'tranquilo'. Our room had the view of the Marina on the lake that could either take you to the mangroves or the open sea depending which direction you go - all 20 rooms, I found out later, actually have this view. The room we got was the junior suite A or B (no difference really, just not sure which one it was). It was the cheapest at $168 plus sales tax (15%) per night and was just perfect for the 3 of us. It had a big double bed, a sofa bed, fully air conditioned with a big bathroom, big balcony, coffee maker and fridge. The room rates also include breakfast (a la carte). It is best to go if you know someone who has a boat docked at the marina as you will get an additional 20% discount on room price as courtesy to boat owners' guests.

Not bad for its price. Although there are many beautiful places to visit here in Nicaragua, the resorts are generally expensive (I think) for the amenities and services you get out of it. I'll cite some places we've been to in a later post for comparison. I therefore find this place reasonable. On the other side of the resort, about a minute's ride (a service the hotel offers for free) - just crossing the property, really - is a private beach with a clubhouse that serve drinks. One of the more beautiful beaches on the Pacific side of the country we've been to with smooth sand and moderate waves.

It really is a beautiful place. I'm sure the drive could have been shorter if not for the big trucks that uses the same highway which I suspect are either on their way to Corinto, the town where Nicaragua has its biggest harbor port or are going over the border to Honduras. Except for the 10 km or so of dirt road before entering the resort, the highway looked fairly new and very smooth. It was all in all a very pleasant, cozy and fun trip.

Edit: I just realized that I'm not really sure if the room price is before or after tax. Best you visit the link, if interested.