When in “The Land of Lakes and Volcanoes,” you just ought to hit two birds with one stone. Literally, upon concluding your dove and duck hunting adventure at Nicaragua’s rich wildlife sanctuaries, segue to the fun and excitement of shooting for more birdies at a wondrous wild-at-heart golf links sprawling proudly with unabashed beauty in the world-renowned, “Destination of the Future”— Nicaragua’s lustrous gem of an exotic tropical paradise— the Emerald Coast in Guacalito de la Isla.
DESTINATION OF THE FUTURE: THE EMERALD COAST
EMERALD COAST
GOLF RESORT
The exquisite and virescent coast snuggling in the southwestern edges of Nicaragua stretches a stunningly adorned 30-mile sparkling shoreline with bright beaches, blue bays, cozy coves, and comely cays. From its southern portions in San Juan del Sur, the foamy Pacific surf pummels unrelentingly, embracing and kissing the vast and flat, black to golden, sandy beach shore; exploring northwards, the splashing, breaking ocean tides pound towering sandstone sea cliffs and rocky crags as viewed from a beachfront villa or bohio at the surfers’ refuges of Astillero and Popoyo.
In between, forested hills and pristine jungles flourish as hallowed natural habitats for a cornucopia of wildlife species; and, befit as lush, verdant draperies for the mushrooming, quaint and charming fishing communities, overlooking the breathtaking panoramic sea expanse while comforted by the cool and gentle oceanic breezes.
The Emerald Coast is simply spectacular and sheer splendiferous. It whisperingly woos and caringly coos your causes and coups— whether for your intimate indulgences of rest and recreation to take away your blues, or connecting, communing with nature’s beauty and hues within its finest venues. Alternatively, perhaps, it is your paradisiacal haven for your amusements of its worthwhile opportunities, maturing developments, and values; ranging from the sporty to the adventurous, such as, playing golf midst mesmerizing montages and vivaciously variegating views.
Hole-in-one with a whole lot of fun… under the scenic Emerald Coast, par none!
In the heart of one of the world’s premier surfing destinations, sitting expansively along the stunning Pacific shoreline north of San Juan del Sur in the virgin Emerald Coast, the all-new $250-million, 1,670-acre private residential beach resort community development— Guacalito de la Isla— unveils before you a magnificent and paradise-like,18-hole, par-72 (6,676-yard) golf links.
The invitingly provocative private golf course with a challenging ocean-front play, is the spectacular new destination for Central American golf seemingly designed by nature itself; yet, heightened by multi-awarded DMK Golf Design Ltd under David McLay Kidd, architect of the minimalist and naturalistic Bandon Dunes and the Castle Course at the genesis of golfing heritage, St. Andrews Links in Scotland.
Outfitted with surreal sceneries laid out over undulating terrains and billowy contours of natural slopes and landscapes, the well-groomed and world-class golf links is truly a one of a kind and carefree golfers’ paradise. Each enticing round creates a thrilling, yet, unforgettably pleasing golfing experience for all levels and ages, taking you past overlapping acres of lush verdant surroundings, and tropical botanical reserves and shrubberies within a distinctively tropical atmosphere all soaked up amidst blends of cool mountain air and gentle saline ocean breezes.
Enhancing the challenge of each stroke are challenging positions of demanding multiple tees on each hole, to avert disturbances in the environment; calm and trickling music of crystalline waters of awesome arroyos and striking streams; attractive water hazards and bunkers; and, wide and wavy greens. Play combines seamlessly along splendid stretches of mistral-swept and well-manicured fairways, lined with transplanted, ageless, and giant hardwood trees; plus, rolling hills, forests, and ocean bluffs with picturesque, yet, distracting vistas of the Emerald Coast and the deep blue seas.
Certainly, playing the game means meandering through and strolling around a wilderness park, alive with the curious company of chirping tropical birds and chattering Howler monkeys gamboling in tree limbs and wind-blown branches. Thereafter, a suiting and soothing climax unravels upon the 18th green abutting the powdery beach sands, where you can unshod and dip your weary bare feet in the relaxingly cool and clear blue waters of Playa Manzanillo.
Featuring a clubhouse, pro shop, putting green, and driving range, consider playing the gentleman’s sport at Guacalito de la Isla as your complete golfing escapade. The astounding creation, teeming with natural beauty, bears ample proof that environment conservation and ecosystem sustainability were paramount to the design while making it a fascinating golfing standard like you have never witnessed before… a unique course that you must believe and play, eventually shouting, “fore!”.
EMERALD COAST ACCOMMODATION
Akin to the finest places known to the travel-savvy set for a quiet beach, warm hospitality, and exquisite luxury, all complemented by the aura of exclusivity, billeting you and company anchors upon the opulent vacation enclave of Guacalito de la Isla in a remote and intimate hideaway resort with a seemingly endless coved beach along the Emerald Coast.
Your first-class accommodation lavishes you with complete facilities, standard amenities, and private wait staff, as well as a welcoming wooden deck for your refreshing private plunge pool in a beautifully, well appointed oceanfront villa, presented with high ceilings and glass walls overlooking the pompously playful playa. Alternatively, you may opt for a tree house bohio, built in sustainable teak and pine, edging into the rainforest on a steep hillside 300 feet above the breaking surf while boasting a gorgeous view of the Pacific Ocean and Playa Manzanillo.
With all its barefoot luxury élan, the sybaritic sanctorum for your senses intrigues you further with an outdoor showers-with-a-view; or, an extravagant suite, that may convert as a family travel compound with a lively living room and show kitchen while featuring a 500-square foot bathroom, equipped with a soaking tub and monsoon shower setting. For your spiritual zone for your panoply of healing indulgences, criss-cross secret gardens towards a blissful spa that combines performing ancient Oriental treatments and philosophies inside a flamboyant casita.
Your worthwhile stay includes a full breakfast and lunch with gourmet snacks all day, either by the pool, on the beach or bay. An open domestic bar during the day serves complimentary beverages running the roster from sodas to locally brewed beers, fine wines, branded bottled liquor, and premium tequilas; and of course, to the prized Flor de Caña rums aged up to seven years.
Raise your glass and offer a toast to your princely accommodations offering only the best at the Emerald Coast. You are the most important guest to a warm, generous, and five-star Nicaraguan host.
ACTIVITIES
Guacalito de la Isla provides a plethora of options for worthy activities including surfboarding, paddle boarding, snorkeling, kayaking, and access to short helicopter flights for exclusive tours over Nicaragua’s spectacular Emerald Coast, a sugar mill and plantation visit in Ingenio San Antonio, or to Cerro Negro Volcano for a thrilling ash board mountain surfing experience. Deep-sea fishing aficionados may enjoy an overnight stay at a private fishing lodge, or get aboard a yacht, cruising for a day in the Pacific.
The fun never stops as you may explore more than a thousand and a half acres of wildlife and rainforest reserve in Guacalito de la Isla through mountain bike riding or hiking about a dozen kilometers of nature trails, habitat to various species of monkeys, sloths, iguanas and tropical birds and the native endangered Olive Ridley turtles.
However, the crown jewel of activities is playing rounds of golf in a resplendent golf links blessedly endowed with nature’s beauty. As its supreme designer, David McLay Kidd, aptly describes the links, “Giant trees and winding rivers lay within a tumbling landscape caught between the beach, the forest and the cliff tops.”
Whether for those who love traveling to an exotic getaway, or for those who simply recognize and love a good value or commodity, or for those who combine passions, hobbies and activities in a surrealistic locality, the Emerald Coast seems presents them all as a once in a lifetime appeal while ensuring traveling to Nicaragua both a bargain and brag-worthy.
DINE IN MUKUL
Only the freshest produce from the Emerald Coast’s organic farms, grass-fed Nicaraguan beef renowned for its juicy and intensely flavored steaks, and seafood meticulously selected from the local fishers’ catch of the day grace the resort’s menus.
Dining can range from casual servings by the pool or on the beach, keeping you uninterrupted during dips and swims, to dining barefoot at an open lounge bar a la palapa under shaded, timeless trees. Delight yourself to only the finest surf and turf dishes and other innovative creations while enjoying cocktails and tastings of rare, legendary, world-acclaimed and award-winning Flor de Caña rums at either venue.
Alternatively, a private fine dining room by the sea, adorned with intimate décor of mementos and photography chronicling the incredible, 135-year, family and business histories of Guacalito de la Isla’s developer, offers a mix of intercontinental cuisine with Mesoamerican ingredients and touches of a classic Nicaraguan cooking flair, specially concocted by teams of culinary gourmets.
Play golf like there is no tomorrow; live life slow with nary a sorrow; and, wine and dine as royals do and know. Experience the best and finest lifestyle nouveau, as only the Emerald Coast will ever serve and show.
SUMMARY OF INCLUSIONS
Your memorable golfing escapade at the Emerald Coast comprises a mountain of inclusions. All – including meals plus airport transfers – comes as part of the package.
- Round-trip ground transfers from your hotel
- Personal driver and car
- Guide
- Accommodations in a 5-star Emerald Coast boutique resort hotel
- Welcome basket with your favorite drink and snacks in your room
- Complimentary drinks at an open bar during the day
- Inclusive meals
- Exclusive tours
- All tips taken cared of
WHAT WE DO
Simply put; we make people happy. That’s all we care about. We charge a bit more, but we deliver on value in spades. While we may not be a fit for everyone, we’re not trying to be. We hope to have you experience the best sporting adventure Nicaragua can offer and we’ll work hard to make that happen.
WHO WE ARE
Nicaragua Bird Hunting specializes in waterfowl and white wing dove hunting . We are American and Nicaraguan (owned and operated ) with 28 years in serving clients all over the world.
WANT TO KNOW MORE
US Line to Nicaragua +1.972.499.8118
Mr. Gregory Lee Patrick
Owner
Cellphone: +1.713.666.5000
Email: gp@bird-hunting.com
Skype: gpdreammaker