Are you looking for a true experience in and with nature? An escape from the bustle and noise of civilization? Then you are at the right place with us.
Spend the night in one of our five rustic bungalows in a tropical dry forest garden right on the shores of the deep blue Laguna de Apoyo. Awake to the songs of local birds, the whisper of the forest or the cry of a howling monkey. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in our Lodge restaurant. Or you may prefer to wait till lunch or dinner to sample our excellent cuisine. Our kitchen is well known for its delicious, traditional meals prepared with regionally grown produce and exotic local fruits. By the way, vegetarians need not go hungry!
Relax in a hammock near the beach with a refreshing drink from the bar. Recuperate from the stress you left behind with the daily paper or a book from our in-house library. This is small but well stocked with a variety of German, English and Spanish literature.
Want some action? How about a hike in the National Park or simply explore the amazing flora and fauna right around the Lodge. Water sports are right at hand: sparkling clean, pleasantly warm water invites you for a swim or a scuba dive reveals the splendors of the underwater world. Also at your disposal are kayaks, a row boat and a catamaran. Ready for some culture? Granada or Masaya are just a short drive away.
We are ready to assist you with lunch packets, transportation and useful tips as required. A tour guide in Spanish, German, or English for one day trip can be arranged. Such guides are a wealth of information on the culture and history of Nicaragua. For real Spanish immersion, lessons at your personal proficiency level could also be organized.
The Lodge is only a half hour’s drive from Granada and 20 minutes from Masaya. If you don’t have your own car, we would be happy to pick you up there or at the airport in Managua (about one hour’s drive).
Be our guest. We look forward to your visit!
San Simian Lodge
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Location
• How to get here
• From Masaya: Take the main highway Masaya-Granada (Carretera Masaya) towards Granada. At the 37.5 kilometer mark (GPS coordinates N 11° 58’ 21.1” – W 086° 01’ 32.0”), turn right in the direction of Laguna de Apoyo (see road sign). You are now on a road that is paved the whole way and runs steeply uphill for about 10 minutes. You will arrive at a T-intersection where there are a few small shops. Turn right here. After approximately 100 meters, turn left. Then, 200 meters further on you will come to the entrance of the Laguna where you will
• find an information board and a gate supervised by a park guardian. The road now goes steeply downhill until, after 5 kilometers, you reach another T-intersection. Turn right. Another 2 kilometers brings you to Hotel Norome and Las Villas. The paved road ends here but don’t worry. The rest of the route is also in good condition the whole year round, even without 4-wheel drive. Just one more kilometer and you have reached your destination. A sign on the left welcomes you to the San Simian Lodge (GPS coordinates N 11° 54’38.6” – W 086° 03’ 21.4”).
• From Granada: Take the main highway Granada Masaya (Carretera Masaya) in the direction of Masaya. After 37.5 kilometers (GPS coordinates N 11° 58’ 21.1” – W 086° 01’ 32.0”) (see marker on the side of the road), turn left towards Laguna de Apoyo. From here follow the directions given above.
• From Managua: Take the main highway Masaya/Granada (Carretera Masaya) heading south towards Masaya. Continue on the highway right through Masaya and then follow the directions given above under “from Masaya” heading towards Granada.
• From Managua Airport: Upon leaving the airport, turn right on the northward-bound highway (Carretera Norte). Stay on the highway until you reach the turnoff for Tipitapa (roughly 8 to 10 minutes driving time from the airport). At this junction, turn right in the direction of Masaya. Continue for about 20 minutes until the road meets the main highway (Carretera Masaya). Turn left
• here. In approximately 5 to 10 minutes you will approach the 37.5 kilometer marker (GPS coordinates N 11° 58’ 21.1” – W 086° 01’ 32.0”). Here you turn right and follow the route description given above under “from Masaya”.
• By Bus:
• From Granada: There are no direct buses from Granada to Laguna de Apoyo. It is therefore recommended that you take a bus to either Masaya or Managua. These normally run every half hour during the day. Notify the bus chauffeur that you want to get off at the entrance to the Laguna (La entrada de la Laguna). He will then let you out at the 37.5 kilometer point on the main highway
• (Carretera Masaya). From there, it is no problem to find a taxi that will bring you to the Laguna de Apoyo. The taxi should not cost more than USD 5.00-10.00.
• From Masaya to the Crater Rim: There are many buses that drive daily from Masaya to the rim of the Apoyo Crater. They are marked simply with “Valle” or “Laguna”. During the day the buses normally run every 40 minutes. From the rim of the crater you need approximately one hour on foot to San Simian. Follow the road until you are at the bottom of the crater. Turn right. Another 2.5 kilometers brings you right to us.
• From Masaya to the Laguna de Apoyo: There are two busses daily that drive down into the Laguna de Apoyo.
Facilities and Amenities
Family-Friendly Hostel
Quiet Rest
Bedsheets
Breakfast
Lockers in Rooms
Luggage Storage
Parking
Towels
Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
Wi-Fi in Rooms
Airport Pickup (USD 35)
Dinner (USD 3 - 10)
Bar
Book Collection/Exchange
Concierge/Info Desk
Credit Card Payments
Food/Restaurant
Hair Dryers
Laundry
Outdoor Seating
Entirely Non-Smoking
Kitchen
Lounge Area
Power Point/Sockets in Rooms
Wheelchair Accessible
Pet-Friendly
Service Animals
Genders: Males & Females
Max. Age: All Ages
Min. Age with Parent (dorms): All Ages
Min. Age with Parent (private room): All Ages
Min. Age without Parent: All Ages
Checkout: 11:00 (11 AM)
Minimum Stay: 2 nights
Open Dates: All Year
Reception Hours: Limited Hours
Size: Small (less than 30 beds)
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