25 Day Work in Paradise Yoga Retreat in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Nicaragua Yoga Retreat
Expert tip: This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Nicaragua.
Ever thought of working or studying in a completely new setting where you will be easily inspired? A place in nature, looking over the ocean, where you are sure you will take care of your body, mind, and soul. Get into a boosting morning ritual that brings you in the perfect mindset and physical shape. Let this retreat be your starting point to a more conscious life where work and time for yourself are perfectly balanced. Let the benefits of the retreat immediately affect your work!
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Daily morning yoga and meditation
- Choice of 1 hour treatment or a surf trip
- Town and beach trip, cacao ceremony and movie night
- Workspace overlooking the swimming pool and ocean with fiber optic fast internet
- Daily delicious nourishing vegetarian breakfast and three-course dinner
- Unlimited coffee, tea, and filtered water
- 24 nights in an eco-luxury bungalow
- Support a charity foundation by booking a retreat
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (US$ 160 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Gym
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Bar
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Dry cleaning
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Parking lot
- Outdoor shower
During this retreat, you will be staying in Eden on the Chocolata, which is an eco-lodge in a beautiful garden on the road named La Chocolata. The luxury cabanas have been built to give you the experience of living among nature without compromising on your comfort. Eden on the Chocolata believes in an ethical approach to all aspects of business and tread lightly on the environment, therefore, it runs on solar power, and the glass, papers, and plastics are recycled.
Inspired by nature, Eden has six 40-meter square private wooden cabanas. Every bungalow has its own king-size bed (or you can separate the bed into two single beds), mosquito net, fan, private bathroom, and balcony with a Nica-style hammock.
Eden will be your home away from home where you can get into the habit of doing yoga, being active, eating healthy, taking the time to wind down, relax, and making new friends over family-style dinners.
Amenities
- Ocean view or garden view
Choose your ocean view or garden view bungalow and relax on your private balcony.
- Parking and shuttle
Eden has free parking and offers a free shuttle to San Juan Del Sur.
- King-size bed or two twin beds
In every bungalow, you can choose if you want a king size bed or two twin beds.
- Free Wi-Fi
Enjoy free Wi-Fi in the main and swimming pool area.
- Swimming pool
Cool off from the year-round sun in the pool overlooking the ocean.
- Included breakfast & dinner
Enjoy our highly nutritious meals. All vegetarian, lactose free and mostly gluten fee. Feel the effects filling yourself up with all the goodness nature has to offer and be surprised by the variety and deliciousness that comes with it.
- Housekeeping
Your room will be cleaned every day
- Outdoor fitness center
Like to stay fit on your holiday? Have a workout in our jungle gym.
Program
Typical daily schedule
- 07:00 Coffee on the bar
- 07:30 Vinyasa yoga class
- 09:00 Delicious healthy vegetarian breakfast
- 11:00 Surf, relax, journal, ice bath, workshop, ceremony or take a well-deserved massage
- 13:00 Lunch from Eden on the Chocolata health bar
- 14:00 Personal retreat time or explore a town or nearby beach
- 17:00 Yin yoga class
- 18:30 A gourmet nourishing three-course dinner
Eden on the Chocolata will take you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and deep relaxation for this special wellness yoga retreat. Nestled in the lush nature of Nicaragua, their retreat offers more than just a getaway. It’s a whole experience that will stay with you forever.
With daily yoga, breathwork, ice baths, workshop, sauna experience, a beach trip, nourishing meals, and a variety of holistic healing modalities, we support you in reconnecting with yourself. Immerse in powerful ceremonies, sound healing, special workshops, and community gatherings—all included at an affordable price.
By stepping out of your usual environment and habits, it will be easier to adapt to a new one. Your new habits will exist of a dynamic/energetic morning routine guided by experienced yoga teachers. You will treat your body like it is sacred, all of the meals are highly nutritious. You are encouraged to journal and reflect on your way of living and find out what’s truly important for you.
This will bring you in the perfect mindset and physical shape. The combination of your new inner state, in the peaceful working space overlooking the pool and the ocean, and working with the fast fiber optic internet, are all the ingredients for an inspiring working day. By combining your working life with the retreat, it will be easier to incorporate your new habits into your daily life at home.
At Eden, they mostly live outdoors, and living the Eden way, your immune system will get a boost as well. You will stay in a comfortable bungalow with high-quality beds, a shower, mosquito nets, and a private bathroom and balcony.
Included excursions
The following excursions are included in your retreat:
- You can choose for a 1h treatment of choice or will be going on a surf trip with a surf instructor to one of the surf beaches nearby. A great way to explore the beach. The fun thing about Nicaragua is that there are year round waves and good for beginners and experienced surfers.
- A cacao ceremony creates a beautiful safe space to share, reflect, connect and learn a bit more about yourself.
- Beach- and town trip. You will explore the colorful San Juan del Sur and its beach.
Instructors
Remy Groenendaal
Remy is from The Netherlands and he is a Breathwork Coach, Yoga Teacher and owner of Eden, decided he wanted a change in his life and focused on sharing his passions with you with love and dedication. He traveled the world with Kelly for over a year and got inspired in many ways. He did his yoga teacher training and found his passion for surfing, cooking, yoga, breathwork and hosting guests. He has experience in teaching yoga, breathwork, and surfing.
Kelly De Beer
During a year-long world trip with her husband Remy, Kelly rediscovered yoga in a profound way. Leaving her career as a tax advisor in Amsterdam, her life opened up for many different paths to follow. She embraced yoga as an inner journey of self-exploration, trusting intuition, and embracing uncertainty. This journey fueled her passion for personal growth and healthy living and she feels so fortunate to share these passions with others at Eden on the Chocolata.
Katie Whitney
Katie left a 10-year career as a hairstylist to pursue her dream of teaching yoga. After completing her training in Costa Rica, she knew she had found her true path and deepened her love for yoga. Passionate about the mind-body connection and inner healing, Katie now shares her expertise in somatics and inner child healing through personalized one-on-one sessions with guests at Eden, helping them reconnect with themselves on a deeper level.
LaToya Maria Jones
LaToya Maria is a therapeutic specialist, ayurvedic wellness coach and sound therapist with over 15 years of experience in the fields of women’s health and mind-body education. She has facilitated workshops and retreats related to yoga, emotional wellbeing and holistic wellness all around the world. She is dedicated to making yoga and somatic practices accessible to all because wellness isn’t a luxury, it is a birthright! Known by many as an energy alchemist, LaToya expertly guides individuals and collectives on a holistic journey into embodiment, liberation and ease.
Retreat location
This retreat center is located in a beautiful tropical garden with stunning views overlooking the jungle and ocean. The lookout bay is a 15-minute walk. It's a beautiful beach to walk around and relax. It has hammocks, a restaurant and a pool as well. Another beautiful pristine beach is a 20-minute walk through nature, a beach hardly anyone knows about. A beautiful beach to go for a swim.
The colorful San Juan del Sur is a 10-minute drive or a 30-minute walk from the retreat center. San Juan del Sur is a small town located in a horseshoe bay with lots of restaurants and cafes. Once a week Eden on the Chocolata offer a free town trip for the guests, where you will visit the Jesus statue that looks out over San Juan del Sur. A taxi to San Juan del Sur is 5 USD. Shuttles to San Juan del Sur will pass by Eden for 2-3 USD.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Every day during this retreat, you will be served with daily delicious breakfast and dinner. All food is vegetarian. In line with Eden’s principles, they are conscious of where the food is coming from. The fruits and veggies are all local and some of them even come out of their own garden. To tread lightly on the environment and to be good for your body and mind, the food is mostly plant-based, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Let Eden on the Chocolata surprise you every day, how creative they can be with a healthy and fulfilling vegetarian breakfast and dinner.
- Breakfast
A nourishing family-style communal breakfast with fruits, smoothie bowls, oatmeal, and a touch of typical local Nicaraguan fare will give your day the perfect kickstart.
- Dinner
Every evening, Eden will serve a three-course vegetarian dinner. An opportunity to connect with other guests and share travel stories. You can also dine solo if you would like to. All of our meals are inspired by different cuisines. Eden also offers healthy drinks and lunch options during the day at various prices.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
Things to do (optional)
- Horseback riding
- Massages
- Reiki
- Manicure/pedicure
- Motorbike rental
- Explore the beach or jungle
- Surfing
- Hiking
- Trips to San Juan del Sur
- Volcano or market day tour
- Granada tour
- Ziplining
- Catamaran tour
What's included
- 24 nights eco-luxury accommodation
- 2 daily delicious nourishing vegetarian meals (breakfast and three-course dinner)
- 48 yoga sessions (Vinyasa, Yin, and meditation)
- Weekly special class: Mantra circle or Ecstatic dance or Breathwork
- Choice of 1 hour massage or a surf trip
- Taxi from Managua airport to Eden on arrival Saturdays at noon
- Taxi from Eden to Managua airport on departure Saturdays at 9 a.m
- Cacao ceremony with local produced cacao
- Weekly Temazcal Sauna Experience (ceremony)
- Weekly Ice Bath session
- Specialized workshop
- Weekly Sound Healing session from the 5th of October onwards
- Fiber optic fast internet in your bungalow and main area
- Unlimited use of Wi-Fi, swimming pool, yoga space, and outdoor gym
- Beach trips
- Unlimited coffee, tea, and filtered water
- Charity donation (for every booking, Eden pays 5 USD to a local charity goal)
- Pre and post retreat support from Eden on the Chocolata team
- Welcome drink
What's not included
- Additional (optional) activities or excursions
- Airfare
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
101 km
Transfer included
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
84 km
Transfer not provided
Airport Managua, Nicaragua
You can book your flight to Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua. Eden on the Chocolata offers a taxi from Managua airport at 12.00 noon on Saturdays for free and a departure free of charge at 9 a.m on Saturdays from Eden to Managua airport. If you arrive another day or time, they can set up a taxi for you for 90 USD (one way).
Local buses are around 10 USD, but are not convenient and will take you about 6 hours. Shuttles are 25-35 USD. Shuttle companies are Iskra Travel, Caribe shuttle, and Casa Oro.
Airport Liberia, Costa Rica
It is also possible to book your flight to Guanacaste Airport, before known as Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), in Liberia, Costa Rica. You will have to cross the border to Nicaragua. Eden on the Chocolata can arrange a taxi for 160 USD (one way) to Eden and there will be someone to help you cross the border. This taxi is not included in your retreat package.
Both options are around a 2.5-3 hour drive away.
The transport from Eden to the airport (or other places) is not included. If you want to book a taxi, let Eden on the Chocolata know your flight details and they will pick you up from there. Taxis need to be paid, the moment they are booked and are non-refundable.
It's best to try to arrive between mid-morning and mid-afternoon and depart from noon onwards, but you can also come and leave at other times. Taxi can be taken 24/7 or you can stay overnight near the airport.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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