About Costa Dulce

Love the planet and all the life she supports.

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

So How Do We Manage Our Impact?

We seek to generate an inspiring community model where resources are leveraged to improve the collective wellbeing; by nurturing a diversified locally owned economy that shares the vision of social equality and environmental regeneration.

Low Impact Construction

We have done our best to integrate our presence into the existing ecosystem. Most of the excavation was done carefully by hand. When building our lodge we carefully selected our materials first seeking organic, recycled materials, bamboo, stone wood, and clay.

Renewable Energy

Our lodge is solar-powered, and has been designed to take maximum advantage of cooling breezes, thermal mass, and natural lighting, along with the application of water and energy-efficient technologies.

Offsetting Impacts

Through supporting conservation projects such as vital actions sea turtle nursery, investing in reforestation, and habitat restoration we strive to mitigate our impacts.

Foster Local Talent

We have trained our neighbors rather than recruiting people with existing experience. This includes kids who didn't have great prospects in life, and Costa Dulce became the place for them to build a future.

Conscious Consumption & Minimizing Waste

We prioritize locally sourced products to support ethical, non-exploitative production and small businesses. By reducing waste, avoiding single-use plastics, and composting food scraps, we ensure a more sustainable future.

Equity Through Empowerment

We uplift our community through microfinancing, partnerships, and education. By supporting local entrepreneurs, providing skills training, and fostering regenerative practices, we create lasting opportunities for both people and the environment to thrive.

A Community-Centric, Regenerative Eco-Lodge

In addition to our private bungalows and cabins, Costa Dulce consists of several inviting shared spaces. All accommodations are built around our central dining area, where something tasty is always being whipped up in the Dulce Cocina.

Directly below you will find Casa Ola; our lounge/ bar with library and beach view terrasse, as well as our awesome new pool and the spa area.

The Surroundings

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.

Blessed with beauty on all sides, you will find a network of walking trails to explore, enjoy and immerse yourself in nature. Find the secret lookout where you will be surrounded by the serenity of the environment, collect shells in “mermaid cove” or take a dip in the tidal pool. Our playground is full of places to discover!

The Beach

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