The place is really beautiful. You hear the howlers monkeys during day and in the morning. The standard rooms have a direct view over the pond and the hill with the rainforest. Walking in the several paths in the forest is great, and we did sleep well as it was much cooler than next to the sea. Food is nothing... More

A la puchica! This wonderful setting high above the mountain is a must visit. The air here is fresh, cold and refreshing. It's also less travelled and not as touristic compared to the arid San Juan del sur and Granada full of tourist. Selva negra is a self sustainable ecotourist lodge which grows everything from herbs, vegetables, poultry, and beef... More

We spent our first 2 days in Nicaragua here and absolutely loved the peace and wonder it provided us. Lucky enough to get a coffee tour with the owner Mausi we got to see the whole of this nearly off the grid self sustaining community and we were not disappointed. We had a small rustic cabin to ourselves and spent... More

Good location, nice environment, so no complaints there. Took the coffee tour, 2.5hrs including a mini tasting at the end, USD15. Was ok. "Hotel style"rooms (USD45 plus tax) by the lake are very outdated and basic. Reminded me of school trips. Fan didn't work in the 1st room, we had to change rooms. They say some of the rooms have... More

We had the pleasure of bringing a group of about 30 folks to Selva Negra while working in Matagalpa for 7 days, running a medical clinic at a church in the Las Marias barrio and training pastors. Having been multiple places around the country, I have to say that Matagalpa is now my favorite! The natural beauty, cool mountain air,... More

We went there for a daytrip and hiked in the lovely forest, then we saw that you can get a double room for just 25$ in total so we stayed for a night. Room was basic but just fine, comfy beds. Food is more expensive but it was worth being there in the evening (we also did a 1hr night... More

We spent two days at Selvar Negra. What a welcome change from the unrelenting heat of Granada! The resort is located high above Matagalpa and is an oasis of greenery and coolness. We went hiking up to the Mosquito Trail (which has no mosquitoes; nor for that matter does the resort) accompanied by the sounds of exotic birds and howler... More

We took a road trip through the coffee highlands of Nicaragua -- and stopped for lunch at Selva Negra. German organic food (a bit expensive), and a lovely walk around the grounds. Chapel quite picturesque - would make a great wedding place.

We had one of the cabins,set in the forest, some distance from the Reception and dining room. It was very peaceful and natural, with flowers and plants surrounding the cabin. The cabin itself was simply but adequately furnished, the bathroom was modern, but the shower came from a trough at high level, from which the water flowed, as if from... More