Rancho Esperanza is a top-notch backpackers paradise located on 7+ miles of near-deserted wide beaches in the fishing village of Jiquilillo, located on the North Pacific coast of Nicaragua. The high-rated (Trip Advisor, Barefoot Atlas, Lonely Planet, Footprint, Moon Handbook), well-organized, successful hostel has been running for over twelve years with continued growth and success.
Rancho Esperanza is located on 2.77 acres (11,209 meters) of beachfront
property and its current sleeping capacity is 43, plus hammock/camping space. We have a full-time reliable, local staff, and I will help train you to aid in the smooth transition of business ownership.
The property features:
· nine fully furnished rentable cabañas, five with private open-air bathrooms constructed of glass bottles
· fully secured office cabaña
one large two-car garage
· one large main rancho with lofted dorm space sleeping 6
· one large on-site brick community center
· one beach-front home, complete with full bathroom, kitchen, and wrap-around patio
· two large cabañas with two dormitories, sleeping 6 in each
· fully equipped large kitchen, including indoor and outdoor stoves
· plenty of room to expand
Also included are:
· All furniture and hammocks
· Over 20 surfboards
· Professional website, excellent online presence (Trip Advisor, Barefoot Atlas, Lonely Planet travel forum), and long-time guidebook presence (Lonely Planet, Footprint, Barefoot Atlas, Moon Handbooks)
· All business contacts, permits, licenses, contracts, leases, etc.
A main draw for travelers, and a cornerstone to the success of the business, has been the ongoing social development projects, including an afterschool program, school sponsorships and teaching assistance, English and computer classes, a surf club, and others.