7-Day Surf and Yoga Wellness Escape in Nicaragua

Amaru Nicaragua is a surf and yoga retreat run by a small, long-standing team on a private cliff-top property that splits two surfing beaches—one a gentle, forgiving beginner wave, the other a more serious barrel for experienced surfers. The program is built around the tide: you might start the day with a dawn surf session or a yoga class, depending on conditions and your preference, then have the late morning and afternoon to yourself. Lunch is served around 2 pm, followed by a 3 pm yoga class, and then a sunset surf or group activity before dinner at 7 pm. Thursdays bring a salsa night.

The instructors are led by Gerritt, a co-creator of Amaru with over 30 years of surfing experience and 20 years of coaching. He has university-level knowledge of surf theory—wave reading, timing, positioning, and how ocean and atmospheric conditions shape the waves—and he's known for being patient and joyful in the water. The teaching approach is technical but relaxed, aimed at helping you break through whatever barriers you're facing, whether that's catching your first green wave or fine-tuning your barrel riding.

The property itself is a big part of the experience. Multiple structures are spaced out organically across the jungle, with gardens growing food for the kitchen, and the yoga shala is tucked under two banyan trees with ocean views. The location is in Punta Aposentillo, near El Viejo in Chinandega, Nicaragua—a region known for active volcanoes, mangrove estuaries, and a playful ocean. Guests can book extra activities like volcano hiking, wakeboarding, or horse riding, and the team can arrange airport pickups from Managua's Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA).

The vibe is genuinely communal. Guests eat together, surf together, and often end up staying in touch. Reviews consistently mention the warmth of the staff, the beauty of the location, and the way the week resets your nervous system and circadian rhythm. It's a place that attracts a mix of solo travelers, couples, and friends, and the small size means you'll quickly feel like part of the group.

What's included

- Daily yoga classes - Surf lessons with our instructors - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - 60 minute massage - 6 nights accommodation - Wifi connection - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Parking

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Flights costs - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments