Costa Dulce Beach (San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua) ★★★

Costa Dulce is located within a tropical dry forest half of the year, which transforms into a lush jungle during the rainy season. We are environmentalists at heart, and as such do our best to minimize our impact on our surroundings; which we share with monkeys, sloths, snakes, iguanas, turtles, birds, and bugs.

Just steps away from our bungalows and cabins is a beautiful public, but a secluded beach. You will find our surf school is stationed here along with a little locally owned restaurant serving up fantastic margaritas and authentic Nica food. The beach is equipped with hammocks, sun chairs and lots of shade. Down the south end of the beach, the river Escameca Grande flows into the ocean. This is a great place to go paddleboarding (SUP), spot local wildlife, or enjoy a freshwater swim.

The beach is generally very safe, sandy and without hidden rocks or strong current, which makes it great for surfers and water enthusiasts of all levels

Our desire is to enjoy mother earth’s bounty while simultaneously helping to regenerate what has been lost, creating a more abundant future.
Without an established set of guidelines we feel the ‘ecolodge’ concept has become a bit of a cliche. It is our belief that to be ‘eco’ we need to have a holistic understanding of the impact created by our actions. We can then strive to manage a net positive impact for our planet and society.

Though we are blessed with natural beauty, what makes Costa Dulce a one of a kind gem is definitely our team and community. While most resorts scout talent from far and wide to find the skill sets they require, at Costa Dulce we understand the value of creating prosperity for our neighborhood.

Though there has not been a history of tourism in our area, we have helped our neighbors evolve and learn, with extremely rewarding results. Our team is now one of the best in the business with 100% of our local staff coming from the rural villages that surround Costa Dulce, where alternative opportunities for employment are extremely limited.

Located on Playa Escameca, Costa Dulce Retreat is ideal for all travelers looking to enjoy good company in a relaxed, safe, and healthy environment. Costa Dulce Retreat has 12 individual Beach Bungalows, two yoga shalas, a lounge/honor bar, spa, surf school, food garden, sea turtle hatchery, and a restaurant – the Dulce Cocina. We have added a new eco-friendly salt water pool that overlooks the ocean, beach and the ocean towards Costa Rica.

Enjoy healthy fresh vegan and Gluten-free meal options at Costa Dulce Retreat.
Our food has consistently been one of our favorite features for guests, where most find our farm-to-table kitchen to be a highlight of their trip. La Dulce Cocina takes pride in serving you healthy and delicious local food. We pay extra attention to selecting locally grown fresh ingredients so our menu changes with the seasons.

We consider food to be a pillar of well being. Good food not only means that it’s deliciously kind to our taste buds, but also that it is good for our body, our planet and our communities. A true nourishment for ourselves and our surroundings. We understand how important individual dietary needs in order to feel good and that’s our main goal.

Our surf school is led by local instructors, who are really stoked to do what they love and pass that love on to you. They will help you patiently in English and Spanish and guide you step by step in your exciting surf journey.

Your instructors will also introduce you to the tips and tricks for an unforgettable surf experience in our educational Surf Clinic, where our guides unveil the secrets to the perfect surf, the waves, the pop-ups and the swell. Prepare well on land, to make the most out of your experience in the water.

Costa Dulce has a wide variety of surfboards to rent. We have lots of good quality soft tops perfect for the beginner surfer. Classic longboards for the days when you just want to cruise. Funboards for the intermediate surfer. And all kinds of shortboards for when you want to rip. We also have SUP’s for rent and an awesome lagoon to explore in flat water and see some awesome wildlife. Costa Dulce has all of your surfboard rentals covered. We also have a few wetsuits for rent for when the water cools down, although the temperature is usually fairly high and wetsuits unnecessary.

- Visit the Collado reserve with our jungle hike
- Release Baby Turtles
- Visit the Barrio Planta Project
- Afternoon Trip to San Juan Del Sur
- Horseback Riding
- Boat Trip with Fishing
- Day trip: Artisans and Volcano
- Day trip: Colonial City Granada
- Day trip: Laguna de Apoyo