Hotel y Restaurante Casa Patricia

Overview

Description

Las Peñitas is on the Pacific coast of the department of León in Nicaragua. Las Peñitas is ideal for surfing and has two surfing schools. The waters at the mouth of Las Peñitas are tranquil and children can swim safely. There are also facilities to go sport fishing and tours to the Isla Juan Venado nature reserve, a site rich in birds, raccoons, and crocodiles.

Every hour there are buses to the colonial city of León, which has the third largest cathedral in Latin America. León has bars and restaurants with live music, movies, and trips to visit different volcanoes and the historic León Viejo neighborhood.

Rooms

3 rooms with private bath and 4 rooms with shared bath.

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 4

Percentage of local employees: 100

• Casa Patricia is part of the committee that co-manages the Isla Juan Venado Nature Reserve.
• We organize annual cleanup campaigns in the reserve with volunteers.
• We support local cultural activities including festivals, country fairs, the national surfing circuit, and more.
• We continually collaborate with the local schools and a communal house for children at risk.
• We give tours of the reserve using only local boaters and guides, without charging a commission. We do the same with local transport providers to and from the airport.
• We buy products for the restaurant such as vegetables, fruits, and seafood from local providers.

Rates

$26 – $50

Rooms with private bath: between $30 and $35.

Rooms with shared bath: $20.

Getting There

Nearest international airport: Managua (MGA)

Travel time to nearest airport: 2.5 hours

Additional Information

Additional Web sites

• de-de.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001108816823 (available in English and Spanish). Casa Patricia Hotel and Restaurant's Facebook page.

Date This Information Was Provided

September 2011.

Photos courtesy of Hotel y Restaurante Casa Patricia, Nicaragua, for SustainableTrip.org.