Eco Hostel
ABOUT US
Rancho Esperanza is an authentic and affordable eco hostel located along Jiquilillo's stunning coastline. Here at the Rancho, our guests will be welcomed by our incredible staff who are available to plan daily activities and adventures! We offer a variety of accommodations, from dorm beds to raised ocean view casitas with private decks, facilities, and hammocks
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AVAILABLE IN YOUR STAY
Free Wifi
High speed WiFi is available across Rancho Esperanza for all our guests needs: Zoom Meetings, Emails, Streaming, etc!
Adventures & Activities
Fresh Cooked Meals
We offer cheap and delicious homemade dishes for every meal, cooked by our wonderful chef, Ana. Guests' dietary restrictions can be taken into account.
Social Spaces
With our local connections, Rancho Esperanza offers guided and non-guided adventures for our guests. These include kayaking, surfing, volcano hikes & volcano-boarding, bioluminescent estuary tours, releasing baby turtles and more!
Beach Access
Rancho Esperanza is located on one of the most beautiful beaches in Nicaragua. All guests have direct access to the beach, as well as surfboards, bodyboards, surf lessons, and other beach activities.
Boat Service to El Salvador
Backpacking up Central America? Rancho Esperanza will offer you a fully planned, affordable boat service across the Gulf of Fonseca with our staff ready to help with all paperwork required!
The Rancho has a communal, central palapa near the kitchen with tables and benches for social activities like board games, meals, and classes. We are looking forward to rebuilding our full two-story rancho structure soon!
GALLERY
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