Available airports: Managua MGA (Nicaragua), Liberia LIR (Costa Rica), and San José SJO (Costa Rica)

Flying to Managua, Nicaragua:

Flying into Managua is the easiest option once you are on the ground with just a 2-2.5 hour drive through the beautiful Nicaraguan countryside directly to Costa Dulce.

Flying to Liberia, Costa Rica and entering Nicaragua via the land border:

Costa Rica has dropped all COVID related travel requirements, you just need proof of onward travel like your return flight or bus ticket. The flights to Liberia typically have better prices and more options and the airport is also only about 3 hours travel time to Costa Dulce including the border crossing. Crossing the land border is done on foot, but the Costa Dulce team can help you arrange a driver from the airport, and another one that will meet you at the border and bring you all the way to the retreat center.

Flying to San Jose, Costa Rica:

San Jose is often the best option when coming from Europe as there are more direct flight options then Liberia or Managua. The trip from San Jose is about 6 hours total so it only makes sense to if you are going to save significant time or money on your flight.

As of July 2023, Nicaragua has no covid related entry requirements.

There is a $10 taxation fee you’ll have to pay in cash at your point of border entry. USD or Nicaraguan Cordoba.

Highspeed WiFi is available on site and it’s free. As the entire retreat center is powered by solar panels there are very rarely any power cuts.

Cell service works in some areas of the retreat center if your provider partners with TIGO. Also check with your provider about any international plans.

Transportation is not included but the retreat center has a team of drivers that run regular shuttles to and from the airports.

We recommend bringing the following:

Natural sunscreen or sun protection

Natural bug repellent for the evenings

Refillable water bottle

Hiking shoes or sandals

Camera or smartphone

Flip flops and swimwear of course

Small flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries or smartphone

You can bring your own Yoga Mat if you like, but they do provide high-quality mats, straps, blocks, and other props.

A journal or notebook.

A hat.

Personal pharmaceuticals: Any allergy or anti-itch cream if you wish and any prescription medication that you need

Health care items and/or feminine products (the retreat is off the beaten path, bring these even if you don’t think you’ll need them).

Earplugs (in case you have trouble adjusting to the sounds of the waves and monkeys)

Eyemask (if you are in a shared room)

Passport (you need a valid passport for at least 6 months before the expiration date to enter Nicaragua. No special visa is required.)

No. The USD is readily accepted in most parts of Nicaragua. Costa Dulce and most other establishments in the area accept dollars but will give you change back in the local currency.

Yes, there is a bar near the second pool that offers alcoholic beverages as well as coffee and cacao beverages for purchase.

These will be available throughout our stay, but we will have certain days / workshops where alcohol is not permitted due to the transformative work we’ll be doing.