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Very pleasant stay and a great experience! We stayed 3 nights at Saul's Finca. He was very kind and welcoming and helped us a lot with organizing our trip. Communication was super easy and fast. The place is well equipped for some home-cooking, has a very comfy terrace and most other necessities. However, 'it is not a hotel', as Saul says. You'll stay in the middle of the nature surrounded by tons of birds, monkeys and yes: insects. With great river views it is a really special place. You can get to El Castillo in a 25-30 minute walk, or by boat taxi. The Finca itself is great to explore, and Saul offers a tour where he gives you a lot of information and shows you around including a tasting of different varieties of his honey. Saul and his team have transformed the place into a place where they grow a lot of organic and biological crops. His vision on finding a balance between nature, agricultural development and local entrepreneurship are admirable. For us this was a great experience and we would love to get back one day.

It was a magical place! The staff was so caring, everyone did the most they could to help us create a special memory. Even without speaking spanish you could get around here and even if there are not a lot of tourist in the area and the way to the lodge is a little adventure we always felt absolutely secure! Manuel helped us get to the lodge and to our next place so we didnt have to organise anything. It was worth every dollar!

Overall an unforgettable highlight of travelling in Nicaragua. Margarita and Manuel were so welcoming and helpful (sharing accurate information about onward public transport, for example). We took a day boat tour into the Indio-Maiz reserve which was wonderful: Manuel is an exceptional guide, with sharp eyes and a wealth of knowledge about plants, wildlife and local communities. Tasty breakfast provided, other meals can be arranged, lovely riverside views, exceptionally clean, solar powered with necessary amenities for a comfortable stay, like aircon... a top experience!