Nekupe Sporting Resort and Retreat

If you are looking for heaven on earth, you may need to look no further than the countryside of Nicaragua. Nekupe Sporting Resort and Retreat, from the word for “heaven” in the indigenous Chorotega, is a stunning, isolated nature reserve with all the amenities you would expect from a luxury resort. Just thirty minutes from the colonial city of Granada, it feels like another world.

The four stand-alone villas each have their own open terrace and private staff. For larger groups, the 24,000-square-foot Gran Residencia has four suites, as well as courtyards and long outdoor corridors.

Amenities include a swimming pool, two tennis courts, a spa, an exclusive club, and, more uniquely, the use of one luxury ATV per guest room. Perfect for exploring the grounds of the 1,300-acre nature reserve! Outdoor activities abound: horseback riding, hiking, sporting clay and target shooting, and bird and wildlife watching are just a few of the options. Guests can also try their hands at a variety of cultural experiences, such as cooking and cocktail classes, gardening and farming lessons, trips to local towns, and rum tastings. Wellness is another focus, with a full variety of spa options in addition to yoga and access to a personal trainer for tennis and other sports.