Many people forget, but in the 1970's Nicaragua had a larger economy than both Costa Rica and Panama.  The beautiful Central American country had a prosperous and bright future.  Then in 1972 a destructive earthquake leveled the capital city of Managua followed by the crippling revolution in 1979.  Overnight international investment withdrew and tourism dried up.  Fast forward to 2018 and Nicaragua has again become a fashionable tourist destination.  The lowest violent crime rate in Latin America and the emergence of a handful of five star resorts; most notable Mukul Resort and Spa, had Nicaragua back on track as one of the hottest vacation destinations.

2008 - 2018 was a beautiful ten year run for Nicaragua with tourism and exports nearly doubling and unemployment at its lowest since the early 70's.  It didn't take long for travelers to fall in love with the people of Nicaragua, their 'salt of the earth' values and a rich and vibrant culture full of laugh and dance.

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In early May 2018, Nicaragua's Social Security System announced bankruptcy. Students lined the streets of the capital city of Managua in protest and were met with resistance. Conflict persisted over the following few months and Nicaragua once again found itself with a stagnant economy.

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Today, Nicaragua is safe and orderly.  Tourists have began to return and on the surface all is back to normal. Fundamental ground root issues still exist but as a tourist, one would be hard pressed noticing a change.

Just a 25 minute flight from Liberia's International airport Casa Madera sits directly on the pristine shore of Playa Manzanillo.  With breathtaking vistas of the Pacific the beachfront Casa Madera offers ocean living at its finest. Offering all the amenities of Guacalito de la Isla, this luxury villa is a home away from home for beach enthusiasts, surfers, golfers and perfect for gatherings of friends and family. 

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At a generous 13,000 square feet, guests enjoy a main house with four ocean-view bedrooms, entertainment/living room, dining area and gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar; outdoor parlour and dining room, and private oceanfront pool. Just steps away through the courtyard is a casita with a fifth bedroom and en suite bath for additional guests. To ensure personal comfort, a Chef exclusive to the villa will be on hand to cater to guest requests. 

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Casa Madera is one of seven beach homes in Nicaragua's Premier Development - Guacalito de la Isla.  Located in the South West of Nicaragua and 10 minutes drive from Costa Esmeralda International Airport (a 20 minute flight from Liberia Costa Rica via Sansa Air).  

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Contrary to many reports, Nicaragua is extremely safe for tourists.  What has been a sad and difficult time for Nicaraguans and the country has been isolated to the capital of Managua and a few northern cities.  The unfortunate violence has been taken place has been between protestors and government troops. There has not been a single incident involving tourist nor traveler.  The south west of Nicaragua know as the Emerald Coast has been calm and orderly since the governmental issues began in early May 2018. 

Casa del Golf

Casa Del Golf is located in the La Reserva neighborhood of Guacalito de la Isla. This magnificent residence offers breathtaking panoramic views of the entire Manzanillo Bay. A tropical paradise for those in search of the exotic and undiscovered. The 5,012 square foot villa offers 4 bedrooms, 5 baths and sleeps up to 8 people.

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The exterior offers a large infinity pool and deck along with a pool side palapa complete with a flat screen TV, bar, and BBQ. The house is equipped with it´s own Service Area and Service Kitchen to ensure your catered dining doesn't disturb your stay. The four bedrooms are located in 3 fully separate Villas and provide complete privacy from one another. The expansive Main Room includes a Luxury Kitchen, Dining Area and Media Center.

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Sitting squarely above hole number 3 on the Guacalito Golf Course, DMK Villa offers its own pitching area for those who hope to improve their short game.

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David McLay Kidd's Signature Oceanfront 18-hole Course is a challenge to players of all skill levels, Guacalito Golf Course seamlessly melds natural terrain while preserving the breathtaking environment that makes Nicaragua's Emerald Coast special. Beautiful hardwood bridges made with fallen timber grace many holes. A specially treated-water irrigation system maintains the resort's commitment to sustainability. On the 18th hole, an unconventional par-3, was designed specifically to save mature trees instead of removing them.

The worlds happiest country? No need for an army? A life expectancy of 80 years? 98% literacy rate? Carbon neutral by 2021? What more can you say about Costa Rica? The rest of us could learn a thing or two..

The secret is out, Costa Rica is one of the most spectacular countries in the world.  Virgin cloud forests, pristine white sand beaches and bio diverse rain forests carpet the country. Logistically Costa Rica is easy to get to with Liberia International Airport offering direct flight from more than ten North American destinations.  The minimal time difference (similar to Nicaragua) insures guests enjoy every hour of their stay.

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When Peninsula Papagayo opened its' doors in 2004 it became Central Americas first environmentally friendly 5 star resort community. The premier coastal development in Central America committed to preserving 70% of the land as a nature preserve; a commitment that holds true today.  This abundance of nature is what makes Peninsula Papagayo one of the most bio diverse regions in the world. The region is home to more than 500,000 species representing 5% of all life forms on the entire planet.

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Caiman

Nestled atop Costa Rica's world famous Gold Coast, Casa Caiman is located in Costa Rica's premier luxury development - Penisula Papaguyo. Papagayo is home to the infamous Four Seasons Hotel as well as the countries top golf course.  The uniqueness of the peninsula provides some of the most spectacular vistas in Central America.  Some of the world class facilities at papagayo include: tennis, single track mountain biking, marina, and a spectacular beach club.  

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Casa Caiman is one the few 5  bedroom homes in Papagayo. Each room has a private ocean view terrace as well as large flat screen tv's and en suite full baths.  The living room boats a 27 foot ceiling with local sandstone and marble spanning walls and floors.  A large deck and infinity pool with adjacent hot tub insures no sunsets go unseen.

Only a 45 minute drive from Liberia international airport means that you can fly direct to Casa Caiman from: Boston, Denver, Houston, Miami, L.A., Atlanta, New York, Toronto, London, Dallas Minneapolis, Chicago, Calgary and Montreal among others.

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Casa Caiman offers world class golf, fishing and surfing just a few hours flight from the states.  The accessibility, luxury, world class amenities and natural beauty make Papagauyo and Casa Caiman a true Viridian Experience. 

VILLA DESCRIPTION

• 11,000 sq ft interior/ exterior (1,500 sq m interior/exterior)

• One story, five bedroom suite with main floor entry leading to a grand 27 foot ceiling lounge with dining area, marble flooring with sandstone walls, infinity swimming pool, adjacent hot tube, indoor parlor and wet bar, dining room and kitchen, exterior BBQ terrace, TV, sound system   and bar; all looking over an expansive ocean view.

• Five Master King Bedrooms include: en suite bathrooms and private ocean view terraces

• Gourmet kitchen equipped with custom cabinetry, sub-zero/wolf industrial stainless appliances

• Central air-conditioning and wireless internet access

• U.S. compatible electrical outlet, iphone/iwatch charging stations in each bedroom

• Spacious and comfortable media room with flat screen television and gaming system

• High speed internet throughout house

• Wall mounted flat screen smart televisions in all 5 bedrooms with netflix, primevideo and cable

• Nest controlled central air conditioning thorough out house

• Tornado foosball table and pool table

AMENITIES INCLUDED

• Pre-arrival and on-site concierge services

• Daily housekeeping and laundry

• All food/beverage and professional in house chef

• Access to Prieta beach club and amenities

• Airport transfers, rental car and driver

• Golf cart - 4 person

• Private boat and captain

• Golf Equipment

• Surf and Diving Equipment

Northern California couldn't feel further from the hustle and bustle of 'So-Cal'. Not quite Oregon, yet a little hardier than Napa; Boonville and the Anderson valley are where new world California meets the old.  Miles of world renown wineries give way to majestic redwood groves before opening up to the rugged Pacific coastline.  From San Fransisco, High Rock Ranch sits approximately 100 miles north as the crow flies.  It's one of those places you have to visit during your lifetime.

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Built in 2005, High Rock Ranch encompass over 350 Acres of Oak trees and golden California hills. This epic of a family style ranch boasts a 6 bedroom main house, 2 bedroom guest house and pool house.  Just over 2 hours North of San Fransisco, High Rock Ranch is the ultimate family retreat.

Miles of single track running and biking trails explore the property. The two two lakes are ideal for fishing and paddle boarding.  A 2 acre lawn frames the tennis court and a semi-olympic pool. Numerous rope swings and zip lines are sure to keep the kids entertained while adults can enjoy the 13 acres of Syrah and Pinot and all they yield.

VILLA DESCRIPTION

• 13,500 sq ft interior/ exterior (1,500 sq m interior/exterior)

• Main House at High Rock Ranch includes 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and service quarters.  The layout offers four master suites, a guest bedroom and a sleeping loft accessed by a retractable staircase.

• Sleeping arraignments - one king, two queens, one queen, one queen + sofa queen bed, two twins and two twins + kindle twins.

• Open air kitchen equipped with an industrial six burner Wolf range, double ovens, two dishwashers, two sinks and an industrial size refrigerator.

• Central air-conditioning, wireless internet access, washer and dryer.

• Two story great room features three seating areas (seating for 16) and is centered around a massive stone fire place, two eight foot “shed” antler chandeliers that hang high over the first Model ‘D’ Concert Grand Steinway piano ever produced.

• Second floor reading room overlooks the great room.

• Screened exterior dining area for 20 provides the ideal dinning setting in the warmer months.

• Interior dining area is agreeable for all seasons’ feasting festivities. 

• Large shaded terrace provides vast views of the pool pavilion, tennis court, two acre lawn, lower lake, and vineyard. 

•  Bunk house is separated into two sleeping quarters by a full bathroom.  Upon entry, left bedroom has a queen bed centered around a large stone fireplace.  Right side bedroom has two bunk beds  providing four twin beds.  Bathroom has two sinks, toilet, and shower.

• Lower lake with dock, stocked bass, paddle boards, canoe and has a large rope swing into the far side

Viridian Experience is a new method to Luxury Travel.  Our mission is clear, to offer our guests the most memorable vacations of their lives, period. These are lofty expectations that we do not take lightly.

The reason we set the bar so high is two fold.  One, unlike 99% of Luxury Travel industry, we own our properties outright.  We built each of our luxury villas from the ground up in an attempt to best capture each individual destination.

In our view, this planet is far too complex to experience from a thousand foot cruise liner or a multinational hotel chain. Providing our guests with world class residences is one thing, but opening the doors to the destination itself is what makes Viridian different. 

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Each of our unique villas are staffed with a personal concierge. This is not a sit in the lobby and ding the bell concierge. At Viridian our teams live and breath these destinations. We pride ourselves in providing extremely unique and tailored experiences to each one of our guests.  This means whether you want to paddle board down a meandering jungle river,  play 18 holes of the finest Costa Rican golf in the morning and surf Nicaragua's most famous point break in the afternoon, or just want to spend time with love ones in some of the most breathtaking corners of our planet.. Give our team at Viridian Experience a chance to create something memorable for you and yours.

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                                                          - Mat Wood, Founder

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