Where your family stays
Both sit in San Juan del Sur, a few minutes from camp. Pick the one that fits your family's summer.
Every casa comes with a furnished balcony, a dedicated work area in your room, air conditioning and a full kitchen — refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher and microwave. Free wifi throughout, in-room safes and stocked bathrooms. Gardens, a spa for the afternoon you've earned it, and free parking if you rent a car.
The kitchen matters more than you'd think on a two-week stay. So does the dishwasher.
Hotel service with the space of a real home. Room to spread out after camp pickup, a balcony for your morning calls, and the water in view from just about everywhere — plus a dedicated workspace with reliable wifi for the days you'd rather not work from your room.
Availability is confirmed after your call.
The kids
June 29 to July 30, 2027, Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm — a bilingual World School immersion program a few minutes from both properties.
Camp is booked by the day. Pay only for the days your kids attend: a full week, three days, or just the afternoons. Transportation from established stops and all materials are included.
Camp is priced separately from your stay. Tell us on your call which days you want and we'll include it in your quote.
What's included
Included
Not included
Most of what isn't included can be added to your stay at package pricing — nanny care, car rental, Spanish lessons, surf, cooking classes, horseback riding and ATV. Ask on your call and we'll build it into your quote before you land.
The right fit
Great for
Good to know
Practical details
Arrival
Fly into Managua (MGA). San Juan del Sur is about two and a half hours by road. Your transfer is included and we arrange it, door to door.
Getting around
Both properties sit on steep hillsides above town. Walking down to the beach, restaurants and market is easy; the climb back up takes planning, especially with groceries. Local taxis wait in the town center and make the quick drive up for a few dollars, and you can park a rental car or ATV at either property. Pelican Eyes also has a lot of stairs between rooms, restaurants and pools — pack comfortable shoes, and ask for a lower-tier casa if anyone in your family has limited mobility.
Work
Wifi in your unit at both properties, plus a shared co-working space at La Santa María. Nicaragua stays on Central Standard Time year-round, so in summer it's one hour ahead of California and matches Denver.
Weather
Late June and July are green season: sunny mornings, days in the mid-80s, and rain that tends to arrive late in the afternoon or overnight. The hills are green and the crowds are thinner.
Language
Spanish. English is common in town, and kids pick up more Spanish in a month than in a year of classes.
Support
A welcome orientation when you arrive and local support throughout your stay.
Entry requirements vary by nationality. Please confirm yours before booking flights.
FAQ
Safety and health
We've spent our own summers here with our children, and we only work with partners we know and trust: the properties, Tambran International School and local providers. Your airport transfer is arranged door to door, and local support is available throughout your stay. We encourage every family to review the current U.S. State Department travel advisory for Nicaragua before booking, and we're happy to talk it through on your call.
We partner with a local clinic in San Juan del Sur for everyday illnesses and minor injuries. For anything serious, we arrange transport to a hospital in Managua, about two and a half hours away. Travel insurance with medical coverage is strongly recommended.
We strongly recommend it, including medical coverage and, ideally, cancel-for-any-reason coverage. Deposits and payments after 45 days before arrival are non-refundable.
Your group
Each group is small, with one family per casa or apartment, so it feels like a community, not a tour. At Pelican Eyes, that means no more than six families.
Yes. Casas and apartments sleep up to 4 or 6 guests, depending on the unit. Tell us who's coming on your call and we'll match you with the right space.
Kids 4 to 13 get the most out of camp and the group. Younger children and teens are welcome too: nanny care for the little ones, surf and Spanish for the older ones.
No. Camp at Tambran is optional and booked by the day. Choose a full week, a few days, or none at all.
Daily life
Yes. Every unit has wifi, and La Santa María has a shared co-working space. Nicaragua stays on Central Standard Time year-round, so in summer it's one hour ahead of California.
Not for everyday life. Taxis are easy and inexpensive for getting around town and back up the hill. If you'd like weekend trips to places like Granada or Ometepe, a rental car helps, and we can add one to your quote.
Every unit has a full kitchen. Shop the fresh catch of the day and the local markets, or eat out at the restaurants in town. Meals are not included in your stay.
No. English is common in town, and our team helps you get settled. Most families leave speaking more Spanish than when they arrived, especially the kids.
Booking and travel
Book a free call and tell us who's coming. We'll send a pricing sheet for your family's size and stay. Reserve with a 25% non-refundable deposit, with the balance due 45 days before arrival.
Fly into Managua (MGA). Your transfer to San Juan del Sur, about two and a half hours by road, is included and arranged for you.
Everyone, including children, needs a valid passport. Entry requirements vary by nationality, so please confirm yours before booking flights.
Tell us who's coming and which stay fits. We'll follow up with next steps. No pressure, just a conversation.
Limited to a small group of families.