Women's Wellness and Fitness Retreat in Nicaragua with Hungry Fitness

The retreat runs February 19–24, 2026, at Rancho Santana, a 2,700-acre property on Nicaragua's Pacific coast with five beaches, tide pools and rolling hills. Guests stay in an ocean-view boutique hotel inside the property, within walking distance of several beaches, pools, hiking trails and restaurants. Rooms are either a king bed or two twin beds, with Pacific Suites available as an upgrade and a very limited number of three-bedroom oceanfront condos for friends travelling together.

A typical day starts with a sunrise workout or beach bootcamp before breakfast. Day two includes a hike to Playa Escondida with a swim before walking back, an afternoon nutrition workshop by the pool, and a sunset horseback ride. Day three is a sunrise paddle or beach bootcamp, afternoon yoga, then dinner and a bonfire at Playa Rosada. Day four moves the morning workout to Playa Los Perros, followed by a surf lesson and a sunset hike with monkey spotting. Day five has a morning strength session and sandboarding, ending with a sunset celebration, farewell dinner and closing circle. Day six wraps with a mobility session and breakfast before departures.

One premium activity is included in the price — a SUP tour, surf lesson or horseback riding excursion — and the rest of the daily activities like sandboarding, guided hikes and trail runs, beach visits and yoga are part of the programme. Alcohol isn't included but can be purchased, and the on-site spa can be booked separately.

The coaching team is led by Michaela North, a former CrossFit Games team champion and yoga-certified coach who also has a background in psychology, business and nutrition. She's joined by Jess Brown, who works at the intersection of therapy and fitness with a focus on the motherhood transition, and Marita, a fitness and nutrition coach. The group size is kept small and the focus is on practical, scalable training rather than pushing everyone to the same intensity.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation in a boutique hotel room (shared or private) - Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day - Daily workouts and movement sessions led by Michaela and the Hungry Fitness team - Restorative yoga with Jessie, founder of FloYo Travels - Airport transfers between Managua or Liberia and Rancho Santana - Transport to and from group activities - One premium activity: SUP tour, surf lesson or horseback riding excursion - Daily activities including sandboarding, guided hikes and trail runs, monkey scouting, beach visits, yoga and fitness classes

What's not included

- Flights to and from Nicaragua - Alcohol - Spa treatments - Travel insurance - Additional activities during free time - Taxis or transport not tied to planned group activities