How we give back.
At Costa Dulce we believe that the most important value is our collective social and environmental well-being. By booking with us you become part of the responsible tourism movement and thereby help us succeed with our many community and environmental initiatives. You get to enjoy a dream vacation while, at the same time, feeling good about your traveling choice.
The situation: A rapidly growing local economy and global climate change have taken their toll on the local environment and communities. That’s why we focus our resources to improve the situation for nature and people.
Transform lives through technology—donate a laptop during your visit to Costa Dulce! In this impoverished Nicaraguan community, access to technology unlocks education, skills, and job opportunities. Last year, a guest’s generosity changed the lives of Freddy and Willy, who now lead in surf instruction and hospitality. Your donation can have a similar ripple effect, supporting students and creating a Community Computer Lab. Join us in bridging the digital divide!
Collado, our neighboring village in a tropical dry forest, is home to diverse wildlife like sloths, monkeys, and birds. In partnership with Vital Actions, Costa Dulce co-founded The Collado Reserve, an ecosystem regeneration project. While Costa Dulce has helped fund land purchases and project costs, much more support is needed for it to thrive. Your donations help expand the reserve and sustain its impact—visit the Vital Actions website to contribute.
Our Goals:
🌱 Build a regenerative economy – Locals earn by restoring and protecting ecosystems, stimulating the economy while fostering environmental awareness.
🌎 Educate & inspire – Through research and hands-on experiences, we raise awareness of the importance of ecosystem restoration.
🌿 Restore cleared landscapes – Employing locals in reforestation efforts prevents floods and droughts, revitalizing the land for future generations.
With your support, we can grow the reserve and protect this vital ecosystem!
Costa Dulce proudly supports Vital Actions, an environmental defense organization dedicated to sea turtle conservation. Since 2016, founder Tim and his local team have rescued over 50,000 baby sea turtles of four species on Escameca Beach, protecting them from illegal egg poaching.
Vital Actions expanded in 2019, launching a second hatchery at Playa Coco, with plans to grow further at Playa Yankee. In addition to turtle conservation, they lead beach clean-ups, reforestation, and wildlife rescue efforts.
As the host of Vital Actions Headquarters, Costa Dulce offers a weekly Intro to Turtle Conservation, where guests can learn more and support the project. Your donations help protect these endangered species and preserve Nicaragua’s marine ecosystem!