Stay. Surf. Belong.
Surf
Yoga
Belong
Hostels in Nicaragua & Ecuador where travelers find adventure, connection, and memories that last.
Free Breaky & Dinner
Perfect Surf Condition
Community Vibes
Yoga Everyday
The Free Spirit Hostel is not your ordinary getaway. With epic waves at your doorstep, ocean-view yoga sessions and a warm, salty community vibe — it’s where your adventures turn into memories.
TWO EPIC DESTINATION, ONE FREE SPIRIT
El Transito
NICARAGUA
Beachfront paradise in El Transito with perfect waves, golden sunsets, and endless good vibes.
BOOK NICARAGUA
Puerto Engabao
ECUADOR
An authentic Ecuadorian small fishing village with perfect surf, ocean views, and free-spirited travelers.
BOOK ECUADOR
Rich and healthy 100% vegetarian food prepared and served with love. Every night there will be a family type dinner where you will enjoy our delicious meal in good company. A vegan option is possible — just let us know!
¡Buen provecho!
Whether you are a professional surfer or a complete beginner, everyone can surf in our little paradise.
We are offering personalized surf courses which give you the opportunity to evolve in this new sport that will quickly become a passion!
We believe that combining surf and yoga is the best for your mind and body. You will improve your flexibility, your strength and you will learn to enjoy the present moment. Our daily course is perfect for beginners who want to try it for the first time or for yogi who want to enjoy a good session.
If surfing and yoga in paradise is not enough, there are lots of activities out there. Depending if you stay in Ecuador or Nicaragua, you can visit the city, go dolphin watching, fishing or horseback riding. At the hostel you can enjoy plenty of free activities from pool, volleyball, to slacklining, washers, ping pong or just relaxing at the pool.
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10 Years Hosting and Creating Memories
See what our guest loved about the Free Spirit Hostels in Nicaragua & Ecuador
Every evening, dinner with everyone at the table guests + volunteers and owners. beautiful moments to share with others the site is very clean. A little oasis in the desert it's wonderful to see how much the Owners of the FS invest for the good of the young people of the village. recently, they worked to build a skatepark. we are extremely happy to have visited the free spirit.
Marie-Pascale Boudreau
Amazing location! Close to an amazing point break and beach break. The hostel is so clean and safe. Pool, billiards, ping pong, yoga, tons of surfboards, fooseball. The breakfast and dinners are delicious, the vibes are on point and the hammocks are plentiful.
Kevin Critchlow
I stayed at The Free Spirit Hostel for 5 weeks. What an amazing place. Even though I wasnt really that much into surfing I enjoyed everyday. Yoga on the deck just listening to the waves. Chilling with amazing people. Checking out all the local spots and having fun with the dogs. Great parties and bonfires. Definitely a place to go for a good time, getting a second family. I loved everything about it! Thanks guys ❤️
Louise Nielsen
Loved everything about that place! The hostel is directly at the beachfront so you can do yoga, lounge in a hammock or sip beer at the bar while looking at the waves. I learned how to surf here and managed to stand up easily within the surf lessons. [...] I loved that it is not in a hectic place like montanita and we hung out quite a lot at the bar socializing and played drinking games. Thanks Dan for making our vacation perfect!
Jeanette Kubon
