Nicaragua, a Natural Playground

Nicaragua has become a very popular travel destination for travelers who are after a healthy, natural vacation. Located north of Costa Rica and following Costa Rica's path of Ecotourism is Nicaragua.

Nicaragua has become a very popular travel destination for travelers who are after a healthy, natural vacation. Located north of Costa Rica and following Costa Rica’s path of Ecotourism is Nicaragua.

Costa Dulce Surf and Yoga Retreat is a prime example of a retreat eco lodge and holistic wellness center nestled in Nature. Surrounded by the jungle and located on its own on beautiful Playa Escameca Grande. It is the embodiment of natural and rustic luxury. With daily yoga, spa, delicious healthy food, and surf at your doorstep, it’s a true paradise.

Costa Dulce was built with indoor/outdoor living in mind. Think Robinson Carusoe’s treehouse. Monkeys and sloths will meander in the trees right in front of the bar. Turtles nest on the beach and parrots will squawk while you sip morning coffee. Soak up ocean views from your hammock or stretch, realign and re-connect in the amazing ocean view yoga shala. Take a short stroll and meditate on a cliffside yoga platform. Costa Dulce grew very naturally so each bungalow has a different design intertwined with nature with some rooms having trees growing right through them.

Costa Dulce is a natural playground with a beautiful nearly private beach right out front of the hotel. Aside from being home to an awesome Nicaragua surf camp, there is amazing paddleboarding in a lagoon at the end of the beach. Great hiking in every direction with many animals to see; three species of monkeys, sloths, parrots, iguanas, anteaters, and wild cats. Costa Dulce is wild! Not to forget the ocean animals, with whales and dolphins swimming regularly. There’s even a turtle hatchery right in front of the hotel that has released over 15 000 turtles this year.

Health and happiness come from many sources. Yoga being one of them, available every day at Costa Dulce. We are home to many yoga retreats, yoga teacher trainings, and an in-house yoga teacher. So whether visiting for a family vacation, yoga retreat or to take your yoga practice to the next level, Costa Dulce has got your yoga needs covered.

Another great source of wellness comes from the kitchen. La Dulce Cocina caters to all types of eaters. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore there is something delicious and healthy in store for you. Using only the freshest seasonal ingredients and sourced directly from local markets and farmers, the food starts off right with the best ingredients.

Costa Dulce boasts a dedicated spa area. Three massage ranchos are just a stone’s throw away from the beach. You will hear the sounds of the waves and wind while having your professional masseuse take you to total relaxation.

In addition to their interconnectedness with nature, Costa Dulce is very conscious of its impact on our surrounding environment and seeks to limit our consumption doing everything in the most friendly way possible for the environment. We also apply this method of thinking to the social environment and have made every effort to empower the locals with good jobs, business opportunities, and various social and environmental initiatives.

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