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Life is good in Iguana
We are happy to send out a bunch of good news in the blog. Since June a lot of things have happened in Iguana, and life here continues to be good.

We simply live our dream in Iguana; surf with top pros, and play our nine holes of golf every single day. We have delivered our condos and townhouses and continue to do, and are now reaping the benefits – a quality lifestyle – just like we dreamed it 4 years ago.




A dream comes true……

Well in between swells and golfing we do work like crazy. We have to, especially here in Nicaragua where the Nicaraguan factor always delays things. So here is some of the stuff we have been doing.

New web site (domain name)
With an increase of interest from surfers we have changed our name to: Iguana Surf Retreats and the domain name will be: http://www.iguanasurfretreats.com/
This domain should be working within a week, and the webpage will be updated bit by bit, and should soon include rental info, more pictures, more frequent surf and golf info.

Iguana Surf Condos ph2 completes grey work
Finally the phase 2 of the Condos reached grey work completion, and it looks great. Check out the pictures.

Phase two has reached grey work completion

All concrete work in kitchens and baths is done

Tile flooring is being installed






















Gypsum ceiling is being installed

Traditional roof tiles “tejas” have arrived and are being installed




















All piping for air conditioning is done. All electricity work is done. All water piping is done and tested. Air conditioning units, doors and windows are all ordered.

The views over golf course and over phase 1

Iguana Surf Homes customized for surfers
We have moved into the townhouses, now also called Iguana Surf Homes, and it was worth the wait. In the construction process we have done some changes, and added some sq ft and value to the homes. Now all homes have a large private entry porch, great for laying down the surf boards or the golf clubs or for a night drink and BBQ. Also all homes have an enclosed outdoor area with a shower, rinse off area, outdoor sink, and room for board storage. You can say we customized the homes for surfers as we saw what the need was.

We invite everyone down to check out these new homes, which at 175.500 USD should easily be the best turn key product on the market. Remember you get 1500 sq ft in front of the only coastal golf course in Nicaragua, and you are 5 minutes from the best surf. No wonder we live here ourselves.

The Iguana Surf Homes – 5 minutes from the best surf, right in front of the big lake

And the view from the master bedroom is real nice….

A surfers dream

Mike Parise has helped thousands of surfers find waves. He is the author of the legendary (some call it the bible) The Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica & SW Nicaragua.

Mike has for over twenty years gone on surf trips with his buddies, mostly to Costa Rica and Mexico. Three years ago he came to Nicaragua, traveled around and found the Colorado break in Iguana. He quickly saw the potential in this wave and in the area, and was one of the very first to buy a Condo with us. Mike comes down 2-3 times a year to surf, relax, and get out of the corporate routine. Most often he comes with his two buddies, artist Robert Towner and banker Arnold Onaga.

“I've seen a lot of real estate development in Costa Rica, Mexico and now Nicaragua. But Iguana is the first development I've seen where I wanted to invest my own money."

Helping thousands of surfers find their paradise spot, we are truly proud that he chooses to invest with us, and he shares our enthusiasm for this place and the waves here.

You can check out Mike’s Nicaragua Surf Condo webpage: www.surfingtravel.com/nicaraguasurfcondos.html.
Make sure you get the surf guide if you are planning to surf in Costa Rica or Nicaragua.

Wedding in Iguana

July 7th 2007 Iguana was an even more special place than it is usual. Erik Struve – partner in Vamos Group and Iguana Condo Development – got married to his Anna Isa, and the ceremony and party took place in Iguana.

Who doesn’t want to get married here? Iguana Beach sunset

More than 60 people from Nicaragua, Denmark and the US witnessed Mother Nature blessing the happy couple by displaying a rainbow during the ceremony. Did anyone say spectacular…

Top Pro’s surf Iguana and Nicaragua keeps getting publicity
Again we had the pleasure of being visited by some top pro surfers. This time Cory Lopez and Fred P. Jr. came to Iguana and showed everybody how to surf Nicaragua’s best beach break - Colorado. Rumor has it, that the trip will be featured in Surfer Magazine. We are looking forward to the article and pictures.

This place is getting more and more attention, which is great for investment. And we still surf alone most of the time, so we have room for a couple of guys more.

The reach of Nicaragua is often greater than we imagine. The fashion magazine Elle (the UK version) ran an article on Nicaragua as the “hot new surf spot”…

We hope that means we get more European models over here…..

Surf & Investment seminar – March 2008
In March 2008 Vamos Group and Iguana Condo Development will host a Surf & Investment seminar at Iguana Beach. This will be the one event to participate in if you consider investing in property in Nicaragua and you surf.

Over one weekend you will talk to realtors, investment consultants, lawyers and developers to get the inside track on investing. And the great thing is that the event will be casual and follow the tide and swell, so you get a lot of surf in. We will also have a pro surf-photographer in place, so you are likely to take home surf shots of yourself. Furthermore you can look forward to special offers and discount only available to attendees.

Email us for more info on this must do event, at info@vamosgroup.com

New PDF brochure
Please check out the new PDF brochure. You can download it from the web page.
http://www.iguanasurfretreats.com/ look at the link at the down right corner of the front page.
It should be uploaded within a week.

Iguana Golf Academy & and Pro Am tournament
Greg Hayes is a pro golfer on the Sunbelt senior tour and run his own golf retail stores in the US. Greg was one of the very first to buy a condo from us, he simply had to be part of the first golf course on the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua. Greg has turned into a good friend and a great asset for Iguana.

He is getting more and more involved in the golf course, and now he is starting the Iguana Golf Academy which will offer lessons all year around. Also the first annual Iguana Pro-Am tournament is set to Friday November 30th and Saturday December 1st.
2 shot gun starts-texas scramble, followed by golf clinic and trick shot show by PGA champions tour member – Steve Thomas & Sunbelt senior tour members – Greg Hays, Javier Sanchez & Derre Owsley. Awards ceremony & diner to follow at Don Eloy’s bar & restaurant.

We will post pictures and write about the tournament on the blog.


Don Eloy’s bar and restaurant opens
Don Eloy’s bar and restaurant is open. Owners Jim and Heike have named the restaurant after the legendary care taker of Iguana – Don Eloy, which adds even more to the character to the very nice place. A large drink card and the bartender Dexter’s skills are the main attraction now, but the food is good and inexpensive and the menu will slowly be expanded.

We are happy that Iguana finally has it’s own bar and restaurant. Now we have no reason ever to leave this place…..

Hacienda Iguana News
The school for the local community is done, and it’s suppose to open when school starts in February. What a great initiative, and we will post pictures from the first day of school at Iguana.

Beach club is to start construction at the end of rainy season. We can’t wait until getting a cold beer and a dip in the pool while watching Colorado pumping. (the beach club house will be situated in front of the Colorado beach break)

The surf at Iguana beach is world-class
And talking about surfing and the Colorado wave, I feel like ending this blog with some valuable info to anyone who doesn’t know this place.

The surf is world-class and the surf dream is alive and within reach . Owning a place where you and your buddies can enjoy life, surf and treasure the simple things in life is a dream most of us Surfers can relate to. In Iguana this dream is coming true for a select few.

Consistent swell, prevailing off shore winds, warm water, no crowds, and private access to three breaks makes this beach a true paradise for us surfers.

The Colorado beach break is a hollow barreling wave, widely recognized as the best and most consistent break in the country. The Panga Drops A-frame reef is a longboarders dream, mellow take off, long rides, and it will hold any size. The third break is still a secrete spot.

Iguana beach is a mile long white sand beach perfectly exposed to the pacific swells. It is a unique place of luxury and privacy, beautiful nature and abundant wildlife. It is surrounded by isolated beaches, lush forest, rivers and hills. A paradise your non surfing significant other also will love.

In the middle of it all is the Iguana Surf Retreats; condos and homes specifically built with surfers in mind.

Your developer doing research. Photo credit: Tony Roberts (who also can shoot you surf when you visit us – stay tuned for next blog to hear more about Tony Roberts surf photography in iguana)

See you soon in Iguana
Olli, Soeren, Erik and Ferdie