There is a particular kind of freedom in traveling solo.
It is not about fleeing—it is about moving towards. Clarity. Peace. A restart. A place where no one requires anything from you—and everything else gently allows your healing.
Which is why there is an increasing number of solo travelers in beach retreats such as Costa Dulce, in southern Nicaragua. But this is not an ordinary beach retreat. Costa Dulce is an all-encompassing experience: a combination of eco-lodge, sanctuary, surf spot, and zone for recasting one’s soul.
It just happens to perch atop a private, swimmable, surfable beach—a rare find that makes this spot both expansive and intimate.
Most of the “beach retreats” say they’re by the ocean. Costa Dulce resides on it.
Our retreat is set literally on a cliff overlooking a private beach, and you’ll have direct access to both the surf and the sand. You’ll be able to hear the ocean at night. You’ll walk in your bare feet from your cabin to the beach. And when you attend your morning yoga class, you’ll be listening to the waves.
For solo travelers, this sort of direct exposure to nature is pure heaven. It’s calming. It’s being present. And intensely connected. And our beach is great for surfing, too—a great spot for beginners and intermediate surfers looking for easy, consistent waves in a peaceful atmosphere.
Our yoga offerings aren’t occasional classes here and there—it forms the centerpiece of your experience.
In Costa Dulce, we offer a complete program of varied yoga classes and seasoned instructors who know how to aid and challenge every student from beginners to seasoned yogis. Morning flows get you ready for the day. Evening classes get you into your body and breathing more fully.
The backdrop? An ocean-facing shala in the midst of the canopy. You’re not hemmed in by a studio. You’re immersed in the landscape.
It’s not surprising that our yoga beach retreats are continuing to draw single travelers from all over the globe. It’s where your body is reminded how to relax—and your mind eventually calms down.
Solo travelers do not wish to spend their time searching for healthy meals or agonizing over diet issues. At Costa Dulce, every single meal is taken care of for you—and it tastes great.
Our kitchen dishes up organic, locally grown food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all lovingly prepared by a team who cooks from the heart. You’ll savor fresh plant-based dishes, healthy Nicaraguan classics, and the sort of fare that puts wholesome goodness into your belly.
It’s one less thing to worry about—and one more way you’ll be cared for.
What truly distinguishes Costa Dulce from other beach yoga retreats is how much we have to offer. This is not a “sit around and practice yoga one time a day” kind of retreat. Or, at the very least, not if you don’t want it to be. But most visitors are astonished at how fulfilling the experience can be.
Here’s a sample of the things solo travelers have to see during their visit:
- Organized jungle treks to tour the dense landscape
- Day-trips from town to witness local Nicaraguan culture
- Cacao ceremonies, temazcal (sweat lodge), sauna, and cold plunge experiences
- A salsa class, live music performance, and a bonfire at night
- A broad selection of spa services, ranging from massages, scrubs, and facials to more
- Adventure activities including catamaran excursions, volcano treks, guided boat tours, and horse riding on the beach
All of it is optional. None of it is forced. But here it is—if and when you need.
A Community That Is Like Family
Solo travelers tend to worry about loneliness. At Costa Dulce, that is rarely more than a first meal away.
Our guests gather around communal tables. They bond through yoga, surf, and ceremonies. And most importantly, they are surrounded by a completely local staff consisting of people who care and who make it their duty to treat you like family.
You’re not merely reserving a bed. You’re stepping into a space that has been designed to facilitate healing, bonding, and happiness. And the energy which pervades the space? It is genuine. Grounded. Vital.
A Place That Holds You, But Allows You to Breathe
Costa Dulce is not a luxury resort, a backpacker lodge, or a cookie-cutter wellness resort. It is somewhere in between. And somewhere better. It’s an eco-lodge retreat that is designed with simplicity and sustainability. Solar-powered, plastic-free, and highly respectful of the ground that it sits upon.
This provides a setting that is safe, anchored, and authentic for solo travelers. It is possible to relax, unwind, and reconnect—with nature, with people, and with themselves. No pressure. No distractions. Simply space to remember what you really need.
Why Solo Travelers Continuously Return
If you’re arriving alone at Costa Dulce, you may feel a bit apprehensive. It’s understandable. Yet, a little time spent surfing, yoga, laughing, relaxing, and being well-fed, and you’ll find that you’re somehow at home.
Nor will you be alone. We’ve heard from countless solo travelers that Costa Dulce was the trip that transformed them. That they came in uncertain, and departed with a sense of reconnection. That they came alone—but never felt alone.
Ready to Travel Alone? We Are Ready to Welcome You.
If you’ve felt the draw to break away, take a deeper breath, and remember who you are—this is your call.
Costa Dulce is not just a destination. It is a destination to remember who you are when the din drops away and the waves begin to speak.
Read our booking guide to learn everything you need to plan your solo trip to Costa Dulce or book your stay directly.
