Beach Fit Camp and Yoga Retreat in Nicaragua with Miami Beach Fit Camp

Costa Dulce sits where the jungle meets the ocean, and that's the setting for the whole week. The bungalows and cabins are described as rustic luxury: no televisions, no AC, but balconies with hammocks, big beds, warm-water showers and views straight into the trees. The property grew around the existing plants, and in some cases trees grow through the buildings. You're a short walk from the beach and the ocean-facing yoga shala, which is where the yoga sessions happen.

The training schedule is the core of the retreat. Kristen leads HIIT fit camp classes on the sand, outdoor jungle gym workouts, jogs and hikes, and guided deep stretch and myo-fascial release sessions. Yoga runs morning and evening with the Costa Dulce team. If that's not enough, you can add one-on-one personal strength training or private yoga. The beach is right there for swimming, and there's a pool on site for cooling off between sessions.

Beyond workouts, the week includes cacao meditations, empowerment and identity workshops, curated conversation, salsa dancing lessons, live music in the evenings and bonfires. Guided local excursions are part of the programme, and optional full- and half-day excursions can be added for an extra cost (roughly $75 for a half day, 60 for a full day). The spa is a standout for past attendees and very affordable — massage, mud scrubs, facials and more can be pre-booked. There's also a sweat lodge, cold plunge and hot sauna on the property.

Food is a big part of it. Four on-site meals a day are cooked with locally sourced, farm-to-table ingredients. Meals are included in the tuition, and the kitchen is on site, so the food is fresh rather than catered in.

What makes this one different from a standard beach fitness week is the mix of hard training and actual group connection. Kristen is a certified trainer, life coach and nutritionist, and she runs the workouts and the empowerment and mindset workshops. Roy is a videographer and group leader who films the trip and keeps the energy up on excursions and evenings. Between them, the retreat has a community feel — the small-group format (options from single occupancy down to quad-share casitas and glamping cabins) means you get to know everyone.

The location is San Juan Del Sur on Nicaragua's Pacific coast, a surf town with warm water, consistent waves and a laid-back scene. Costa Dulce is a surf and yoga retreat center, so there's surf nearby if you want it, though it's not the focus of this programme.

What's included

- 8 days / 7 nights accommodation at Costa Dulce Surf and Yoga Retreat Center, San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua - Round-trip group transportation from Managua airport - 4 on-site fresh, locally sourced meals daily - Daily beach Fit Camp and outdoor jungle gym workouts - Morning and evening yoga and stretching with the Costa Dulce team - Cacao meditation - Salsa lessons and live music at Costa Dulce - Health, mindset and empowerment workshops - Guided local excursions - Evening entertainment and bonfires

What's not included

- Flights to Managua airport - Optional add-on excursions (approx. $75 half day / 60 full day, pre-payment required) - Optional spa treatments (available for pre-booking) - Personal expenses - Travel insurance