Top Retreat Centers for Sale in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama & Costa Rica

The wellness tourism industry is booming across Central America, attracting conscious investors, yoga teachers, and holistic entrepreneurs looking to create transformational spaces in paradise. Whether you dream of hosting yoga teacher training, plant medicine ceremonies, or eco-luxury wellness escapes, the region offers incredible opportunities for building or buying your own retreat center.

In this blog, we spotlight top retreat centers for sale in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, and Costa Rica, highlighting what makes each country a magnet for wellness seekers—and where you can plant roots for your next chapter.

🌋 Nicaragua: Raw Beauty & Emerging Wellness Destination

Why Nicaragua?
Nicaragua is still one of Central America’s best-kept secrets. With golden beaches, volcanic landscapes, a vibrant local culture, and an affordable cost of living, it’s attracting a new wave of wellness entrepreneurs and digital nomads. The laid-back surf town of San Juan del Sur has become a popular hub for yoga, healthy living, and alternative healing.

🧘 Featured Retreat Center: Eden on the Chocolata – San Juan del Sur

🪙 Price: $799,000
📍 Location: San Juan del Sur
📐 Land Size: 9,311 m²
🛏️ Bedrooms: 11
👥 Sleeps up to: 24 guests
🌅 Highlight: Ocean view yoga shala
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A thriving yoga and wellness eco-retreat for sale
Nestled in the lush hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Eden on the Chocolata is a fully operational, income-generating retreat center just minutes from the beach. This well-established eco-lodge features:

• A spacious ocean-view yoga shala

• Beautiful ocean and garden view bungalows

• An ocean-view pool and wellness amenities

• Restaurant

• Ice bath, Temazcal and Cacao Ceremonies, and holistic experiences already in place

• Loyal team and solid online presence
  
  

Eden has built a strong international reputation for hosting wellness retreats, and conscious experiences, making it a turnkey opportunity for those looking to step into a soulful business in nature.

Contact us for full details or to schedule a visit.

🌿 Guatemala: Mystical Energy & Sacred Land

Why Guatemala?
Guatemala is rich in indigenous traditions, sacred volcanoes, and spiritual communities. Lake Atitlán is particularly known for its vibrant yoga scene and healing arts—drawing seekers from around the world to its mystical shores.

🔮 Featured Retreat Center: Doron Yoga - Lake Atitlan

🪙 Price: $997,000
📍 Location: Tzununa, Lake Atitlan
📐 Land Size: 9,311 m²
🛏️ Bedrooms: 11
👥 Sleeps up to: 24 guests
🌅 Highlight: Panoramic views over the lake
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This turnkey retreat center in Guatemala is built with sustainability in mind, with a river flowing through the property, stunning views and active gardens and coffee farm. It includes two full houses, 14 guest rooms, two staff rooms, and a caretaker’s house—plus expansion potential with an extra villa and more land. Fully equipped with trained staff, a stocked kitchen, and ready-to-use digital assets, it's ideal for hosting retreats from day one.

🌊 Costa Rica: Wellness Capital of Central America

Why Costa Rica?
With its progressive environmental policies, biodiversity, and deeply rooted wellness culture, Costa Rica continues to lead in eco-tourism and yoga retreats. Areas like Nosara, Uvita, and the Nicoya Peninsula are wellness hotspots.

🌱 Featured Retreat Center: Amatierra Retreat – Turrubares

🪙 Price: $997,000
📍 Location: Turrubares, San Jose
📐 Land Size: 29,497 m²
🛏️ Bedrooms: 15
👥 Sleeps up to: 40 guests
🌅 Highlight: Amidst rich wildlife in the middle of the jungle
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Set on 7.5 acres of private jungle overlooking Costa Rica’s Central Valley, Amatierra is a thriving retreat business just 1 hour from San José. This boutique mountain resort and retreat center is a profitable business and serves as a complete turnkey operation with well-trained and competent staff.

🏝️ Panama: Modern Infrastructure Meets Tropical Escape

Why Panama?
Panama offers the best of both worlds—Caribbean beaches and Pacific surf, modern amenities and untouched rainforest. Its pro-business environment and stable currency (USD) make it ideal for foreign investment.

🌴 Featured Retreat Property: Eden Jungle Lodge - Bocas del Torro

🪙 Price: $1,250,00 USD
📍 Location: San Cristobal - Bocas del Torro
📐 Land Size: 200,000 m²
🛏️ Bedrooms: 6
🌅 Highlight: Tropical landscape, large biodiversity and ocean views
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In the heart of Bocas del Toro Archipelago, on the San Cristobal Island, located under the bay’s protection, Eden Jungle Lodge offers its visitors the discovery of a varied and rich tropical nature. Its immense landscape invites room for expansion and the beautiful nature setting is perfect for retreats.

Why Now is the Time to Invest in a Retreat Center in Central America

✅ The global wellness tourism market is projected to surpass $1.3 trillion by 2027
✅ Central America offers lower land prices and start-up costs compared to the U.S. or Europe
✅ Growing demand for transformational travel, plant medicine, and nature-based healing
✅ Favorable climates for year-round retreats
✅ Easier immigration and residency options for wellness entrepreneurs

Ready to Make the Leap?

Whether you're seeking a fully operational retreat center like Eden on the Chocolata or continue to build on Eden Jungle Lodge to bring your vision to life, Central America has a place for you. From the volcanic highlands of Guatemala to Nicaragua’s laid-back surf coast, and the biodiverse jungles of Costa Rica to Panama’s peaceful beaches—each destination offers its own flavor and potential. The key is choosing a place that aligns with your values, lifestyle, and the kind of experience you dream of creating for your guests.

Feel free to contact us in case you are interested in Eden on the Chocolata or in case you have any questions about starting your own retreat center. We are happy to help!