Guidebook for Tola

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Guidebook for Tola

Food Scene

Guacalito is the luxury community in the area with an upscale (and expensive) restaurant right on the beach and also a Beach Grill with more affordable foods.
12 locals recommend
Guacalito de La Isla
12 locals recommend
Guacalito is the luxury community in the area with an upscale (and expensive) restaurant right on the beach and also a Beach Grill with more affordable foods.
Delicious food with a great view and atmosphere. Iguana Renters can only go by reservation between 5pm-9pm.
19 locals recommend
Rancho Santana
19 locals recommend
Delicious food with a great view and atmosphere. Iguana Renters can only go by reservation between 5pm-9pm.
Great local Nicaraguan food.
13 locals recommend
Yolanda's Café
NIC-62
13 locals recommend
Great local Nicaraguan food.
Magnific Rock offers a great selection of quality western and Nicraguan cuisine. They use local, organic food from their very own herb garden and from farmers around the Popoyo area. Edit
26 locals recommend
Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat Nicaragua
26 locals recommend
Magnific Rock offers a great selection of quality western and Nicraguan cuisine. They use local, organic food from their very own herb garden and from farmers around the Popoyo area. Edit
Wonderful food and drinks, beachfront and has a sunset happy hour from 4-6pm.
25 locals recommend
Pili's Kitchen
25 locals recommend
Wonderful food and drinks, beachfront and has a sunset happy hour from 4-6pm.
Excellent Italian food.
8 locals recommend
Casa Ananas
Hacienda Iguana
8 locals recommend
Excellent Italian food.

Parks & Nature

Las Salina Hot Springs (35-45 minute drive). Relax and rejuvenate in the local hot springs.
12 locals recommend
Las Salinas
12 locals recommend
Las Salina Hot Springs (35-45 minute drive). Relax and rejuvenate in the local hot springs.
Island in the middle of lake Nicaragua with beautiful views, a great hike to San Ramon Waterfall and the pristine waters of El Ojo del Agua.
32 locals recommend
Ometepe
32 locals recommend
Island in the middle of lake Nicaragua with beautiful views, a great hike to San Ramon Waterfall and the pristine waters of El Ojo del Agua.
Active Volcano where you can do a great night tour and see lava.
112 locals recommend
Masaya Volcano
112 locals recommend
Active Volcano where you can do a great night tour and see lava.
Gorgeous crater lake for swimming, kayaking or just floating around.
19 locals recommend
Laguna De Apoyo
19 locals recommend
Gorgeous crater lake for swimming, kayaking or just floating around.
Great place to do a 1 hour loop hike with killer views when it isn't too cloudy and a fun zip lining course.
26 locals recommend
Mombacho Volcano Natural Reserve
26 locals recommend
Great place to do a 1 hour loop hike with killer views when it isn't too cloudy and a fun zip lining course.

Arts & Culture

Visit the oldest colonial city in Nicaragua on Lake Nicaragua with sites and attractions such as the Guatalupe Church, Parque Colon de Granada, ChocoMuseo, the Catedral de Granada, many great restaurants and more to see.
101 locals recommend
Granada
101 locals recommend
Visit the oldest colonial city in Nicaragua on Lake Nicaragua with sites and attractions such as the Guatalupe Church, Parque Colon de Granada, ChocoMuseo, the Catedral de Granada, many great restaurants and more to see.

Shopping

Great town with a bunch of artisan shops.
33 locals recommend
Catarina
33 locals recommend
Great town with a bunch of artisan shops.
Surf shop that has a selection of boards, clothing and more.
15 locals recommend
NSR Surf Shop
15 locals recommend
Surf shop that has a selection of boards, clothing and more.
This market has many handmade items and you can find everything from hammocks to paintings and everything in between.
34 locals recommend
Masaya
34 locals recommend
This market has many handmade items and you can find everything from hammocks to paintings and everything in between.

Entertainment & Activities

9 hole golf course in Hacienda Iguana. Only $40 to play 18 holes of golf which includes golf cart and clubs.
13 locals recommend
IGUANA GOLF & BEACH RESORT
13 locals recommend
9 hole golf course in Hacienda Iguana. Only $40 to play 18 holes of golf which includes golf cart and clubs.
Beautiful secluded bay with a restaurant, bar, spa and SUP, kayak and snorkel gear rentals.
16 locals recommend
Aqua Wellness Resort
16 locals recommend
Beautiful secluded bay with a restaurant, bar, spa and SUP, kayak and snorkel gear rentals.
Great place for families to go and hang out for the day.
13 locals recommend
TreeCasa Resort
13 locals recommend
Great place for families to go and hang out for the day.

Getting Around

Alamo will deliver and pick up vehicles to and from your rental property in Hacienda Iguana for a $40 fee. They bring their vehicles up from San Juan del Sur so a reservation is required.
31 locals recommend
Alamo Rent a Car
31 locals recommend
Alamo will deliver and pick up vehicles to and from your rental property in Hacienda Iguana for a $40 fee. They bring their vehicles up from San Juan del Sur so a reservation is required.
There is a Dollar kiosk at the Costa Esmeralda Airport that upon reservation will pick guests up in Iguana and bring them to the airport to get pick up a car (free of charge).
12 locals recommend
Dollar Rent a Car Nicaragua
Paseo Naciones Unidas
12 locals recommend
There is a Dollar kiosk at the Costa Esmeralda Airport that upon reservation will pick guests up in Iguana and bring them to the airport to get pick up a car (free of charge).