Nicaragua is an outdoor enthusiasts dream. With an obscenely consistent temperature range and weather pattern not only is the wind almost always offshore, the waves are almost always pumping, and the sun is never gone for too long! Most of our guests prefer to enjoy the amenities, waves, and golf around the resort; however, for those who want to explore what Nicaragua has to offer there is a multitude of additional activities for the adventure seeker! Here is a quick list of the available activities in our area, we are happy to help coordinate any of these items for your group via our event coordinator on the ground in Nicaragua - they will be there to meet the group upon arrival: Are you interested in booking your next surf adventure to Mark and Dave's Place in Nicaragua? Please contact Anthony Marcotti for more information and to help answer your questions.
Nicaragua is blessed with an abundance of good waves, offshore winds, and sunny weather almost all year-round. Mark and Dave's Place is situated in front of the best waves the country has to offer with a climate that averages around 80 degress and water temps that hover between 75 - 85 degrees as well. The surf rarely drops below 2 feet at any time during the year and bigger swell events are likely - up to 8 feet - between April - October. Instead of searching for waves via boat or on a sketchy 4 wheel drive mission our guests are are already on the most wave fertile beach in Nicaragua... no boat or car required and no reason to go anywhere else! With the wind almost always offshore due to the Lago Nicaragua effect be prepared for a good mix of barrels, beachbreaks, reefs, and points during your visit. Our premiere break is called Colorado's. Colorado's is arguably one of the best beachbreaks in Nicaragua, if not Central America. Any hint of south swell gets funneled into A-Frame peaks groomed to perfection by the constant offshore wind. For most surfers visiting Nicaragua, Colorado's is only accessible by a lengthy boat ride requiring you to wake up at 5:00am, head to the dock, load up, and head for the break. At Mark and Dave's you will be able to wake up, enjoy a fresh cup of coffee, rub the sleep from your eyes, and simply look down the beach to get the latest surf report. Since Mark and Dave's place is located directly on the beach you can pick and choose when you want to surf, hang out in the pool, hit up a round of golf, or capture another magical sunset in paradise - we've got you covered! Read more... Both sides of Nicaragua offer incredible fishing but its the Pacific side where we find gamefish such as tuna, dorado, red snapper, jack trevalle, mackeral, mahi, roosterfish, and sailfish. The best fishing is between October - March. There are a variety of options to head out for the day on a deep sea fishing excursion or even on a near shore spearfishing mission. If you are looking to try something different, can't look at another wave, or just want to feel the rhythm and sounds of the ocean on a boat, we are more than happy to help faciliatate a fishing adventure through one of our travel partners. There is no need to bring any of your own equipment, grab a case of beer, a few friends, and head out to the open ocean for the day! Prices start at $250 for 1/2 day trips and go up from there depending on services and availability.
Photo Tour of Mark and Dave's 
Here at Mark and Dave's, we offer spectacular scenery, unparalleled ocean views, and a myriad of surfing adventures. Our guests enjoy a restful retreat accentuated by a refreshing offshore breezes in one of the most beautiful regions in Nicaragua. Mark and Dave have created their house to be a hassle-free, safe surf experience at an affordable rate. Please enjoy this photo tour of everything Mark and Dave's Place has to offer.
New FeaturesSurfer Magazine ran a great piece on the Iguana Surf House in February 2008's issue:
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When Second-Hand Information Pays Off
by Grant Ellis
After being behind the SURFER light table for more than four years now, deciding where and how to spend my allotted “out of office” time has become much more difficult than I ever imagined. With each new photo submission that comes in, the possibilities overwhelm me. Such is the curse with this job.
Hacienda Iguana Golf Course is a great activity when your muscles are tired from surfing. The course starts off pretty average but gets better and better as you go along. With its small, tiered greens and decent layout it's definitely worth a few rounds during your visit! Feel free to bring your own clubs or rent a set from the proshop! Your visit includes 2 golf memberships and includes 18 holes of golf (Repeat front nine twice)Members:
$ 10.00 Playing Fee – Pull Cart included
$ 25.00 w/ Golf Cart
$ 15.00 Golf Club rental
From the Blue tees the course measures 3374 yards and encompasses the following holes:
1. 394 yard Par 4: Dogleg right that plays right into the prevailing wind.
2. 195 yard Par 3: Cross wind, lengthy par 3 to a tiny green.
3. 400 yard Par 4: Downwind beauty with trees on the left and water next to the green.
4. 371 yard Par 4: Slight dogleg left that plays to a 3 tiered elevated green cut out of the side of the mountain. Best hole on the course.
5. 500 yard Par 5: Perched high on top of a hill overlooking the entire bay this downwind Par 5 is easily reachable in two.
6. 150 yard Par 3: Standard hole down wind, don't go long!
7. 394 yard Par 4: Tough test, plays straight into the wind, exceedingly long, but with a generous fairway.
8. 565 yard Par 5: Downwind par 5, a very pretty hole bordered by water on the left and a small green.
9. 405 yard Par 4: This hole criss- crosses the 8th fairway, dogleg left surrounded by water around the green.
