We recommend bringing the following:
Nicaragua has lifted all COVID restrictions.
Whether on land or sea, there are many things to do right here at Costa Dulce, including hiking local trails, snorkeling, horseback riding, deep-sea fishing, and of course, yoga, spa, world-class surfing, boogie boarding, ocean swimming, body surfing and just relaxing on a hammock with a book.
In addition, we can help arrange a variety of off-site adventures to various tourist attractions such as a nearby zip-line canopy tour, catamaran tour, the colonial city of Granada, the tropical island of Ometepe in Lake Nicaragua, the Masaya Volcano and Artisan Market and the village of San Juan del Sur.
Generally, December thru April is ideal for beginner’s while May thru November is ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. However, our Instructors have a variety of beaches to choose from to accommodate all levels of surfing year-round. Learn more about the best time to surf in Nicaragua.
Guests are allowed one free date change for their booking. The new check-in date can be advanced, as early as desired, or deferred, up to 2 weeks from the original check-in date, but is subject to availability.
No additional fees will be incurred as long as a room from the same pricing tier is chosen. If guests choose dates during which any previously-applied discounts are no longer applicable or the only available rooms are from different pricing tiers, they will be responsible for paying any increases in price. If a less expensive room is chosen than that from the original dates, the original rates will still apply.
Guests are not allowed to change their booking more than once. If a guest needs to change their booking more than once, they will be subject to the cancellation policy.
Cancel within 24 hours of making your booking to receive a 100% refund. (minus 3% to 5% payment processing fee if applicable)
After that, we offer a 50% credit for the amount paid to the date. Transferable amount will be held as credit on account.
Credit can only be applied to full priced items only. Credit is not combinable with other offers or specials and cannot be used for deposits, but can be transferred to a friend or family member.
We only offer credit if the payments are up to date.
We strongly recommend you look into travel insurance policies to cover any expenses you may incur if forced to cancel your trip.
Note: Being a social enterprise we do not keep a large cash reserve and therefor we can not offer cash refunds.
The temperature ranges from a very minimum of 70 degrees to the low nineties.
September and October are the rainiest months, on average.
Generally speaking, even in the rainy season (May-Nov) it’s generally nice every day. There are beautiful puffy white clouds and sunshine on and off, the jungle is at its lushest, the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and the waterfalls are full.
A few times a year, large storms come in and it can rain all day for a few days… usually, these “temporals” last 2-3 days and then it’s clear again… but this can happen anywhere. Nicaragua does NOT get hurricanes.
During this season you can expect sunshine on and off with scattered rain showers and puffy white clouds. For the most part, it is generally very nice out every day. When large storms move in, you can expect rain all day for a few days.
Usually these “temporals” last two to three days and happen a few times a year, but quickly clear and the weather is nice once again. Some of the advantages of visiting at this time of year is seeing the surrounding jungle is at its lushest, the surf is still up, whale watching is very rewarding, and you can witness the hatching of thousands of baby sea turtles.
The water temperature changes with the seasons and global conditions. The water is quite warm from May to December. Starting in January and through March, when the temperature on land begins to rise, the Humboldt Current passes the Nicaraguan Pacific Coast which makes the water cooler.
Depending on what you are used to and the activities you do before diving in, the water can feel either very refreshing or perhaps a bit chilly during these months, but never too cold to enjoy. As a rule of thumb, once water temperatures drop, the fishing season begins to take off. So, the water might be a little cooler in the winter months, but fresh fish is more plentiful.
Yes, Nicaragua is safe to travel. Statistically, it is the safest country in Central America. Nicaragua is a peaceful and safe country; however, theft and other occasional criminal activity can occur. We always remind visitors to use good judgment to prevent unfortunate situations.
Simple things to avoid include riding with an unknown taxi driver (best to set up private transportation or rent your own vehicle), walking alone on isolated beaches, leaving valuables unattended in a vehicle (especially computers, smartphones, tablets, etc), leaving doors unlocked, leaving belongings outside at night, etc.
Nicaragua has come a long way in the last several decades. Since the Nicaraguan Revolution of 1978-1979, it has become the safest country in the region, outdoing both Costa Rica and Panama on this front. Although this developing nation is one of the poorest in the Western hemisphere, it is a beautifully diverse and culturally rich country that is remarkably safe, with low crime rates. Tourists should use normal, common sense when traveling around Nicaragua.
Mosquitos and other insects are present within Nicaragua but are not much of an issue in our area. The entire Southern Pacific side of Nicaragua where we are located has no malaria transmission. Since we are in this no-risk area, we do not provide bed-nets. For more information about recommended vaccines and medications, please visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) at http://www.cdc.gov.
Cancel within 24 hours of making your booking to receive a 100% refund. (minus 3% to 5% payment processing fee if applicable)
After that, we offer a 50% credit for the amount paid to the date. Transferable amount will be held as credit on account.
Credit can only be applied to full priced items only. Credit is not combinable with other offers or specials and cannot be used for deposits, but can be transferred to a friend or family member.
We only offer credit if the payments are up to date.
We strongly recommend you look into travel insurance policies to cover any expenses you may incur if forced to cancel your trip.
Note: Being a social enterprise we do not keep a large cash reserve and therefor we can not offer cash refunds.
Our interpetation of being “eco” is be mindful of our whole impact on our enviroment and society, and to constantly look for ways to create positive impacts and mitigate negative ones.
We invite all guests who come to visit Costa Dulce to join us with this intention.