Pacific Coast, Southern Nicaragua February 25, 2004. Morgan’s Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge announces the opening of their resort in July 2004. This new destination, located on the Pacific Coast of Southern Nicaragua, embodies the same values of conservation of nature, education and development of local communities as its sister property Lapa Rios Ecolodge in Southern Costa Rica. The resort, surrounded by a spectacular beach and forest environment, offers visitors a unique vacation experience and the opportunity to be a part of a project, which supports nature conservation, community development and reforestation.

Morgan’s Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge, located just north of the town of San Juan del Sur on the Pacific Coast in southern Nicaragua, is about a 30-minute drive from the Costa Rican border and lies an hours drive to the colonial city of Granada. “Morgan's Rock introduces a completely new concept of tourism combining eco-tourism elements known mostly in Costa Rica with the European tradition of agro-tourism, ” says owner Eric Poncon. The hacienda is part of a full-scale tree farming, reforestation and conservation project that extends over 1,800 hectares. The unique and secluded ecolodge hosts almost the same amount of wildlife as the nearby La Flor National Park. Here howler, spider and white-faced monkeys enliven the surrounding forests and sea turtles visit the beach to lay their eggs. The wildlife rich forest, sandy beaches and a variety of wilderness adventures offers a paradise for anyone fascinated with wildlife.

The resort offers a variety of half and full day tours, multi-faceted explorations and activities that allow for cultural interactions, scenic beauty and nature viewing at its finest. “Besides being a beautiful hotel in a spectacular setting, Morgan's Rock offers employment to the local community and education about nature, culture and history to our guests,” says Carla Petzold, General Manager. The Hacienda is also home to one of Latin America's finest agro-tourism operations and guests here will have the opportunity to take a tour to learn about reforestation, tree farming, sustainable agriculture and traditional farming techniques.
Accommodations at Morgan’s Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge include fifteen private west facing bungalows, which open to spectacular views of the ocean and surrounding forest. Most bungalows sit on a cliff overlooking the private bay and estuary and all feature one-king size bed, a comfortable sofa bed, hammocks, an open-air shower and a private deck. The architect used mainly local materials and the wooden furniture was custom crafted by local artisans.

A stay at Morgan’s Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge combines ecotourism and agrotourism in a spectacular beach and forest environment. They offer quality accommodations, local gourmet delights and an exciting array of adventures. For more information about Morgan’s Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge and their offerings or to make reservations call (506) 288-5803 or visit their website at www.morgansrock.com.

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