Your residency fee includes:

• Comfortable accommodations with pool access and fast, reliable Wi-Fi

• Access to our weekly wellness programming (yoga, breathwork, workshops, sound healing)

• Full concierge support for things like grocery/meal delivery, transport, planning weekend trips, or booking à la carte activities

Please note: while the concierge service itself is free, any third-party costs (like groceries, hotel stays, surf lessons, etc.) are the guest's responsibility.

The Align Residency is for remote professionals, creatives, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who want to stay productive while living more intentionally. Whether you're craving community, creative inspiration, healing, or a shift in perspective—this space is designed to support your growth.

Yes! We’ve designed everything with remote work in mind. All accommodations come with reliable high-speed internet, backup power, and comfortable workspaces.

We offer a range of curated options, from private suites to shared bungalows, all within a 10-minute walk of one another. Each space is immersed in nature and comes with high-speed Wi-Fi, pool access, and either a shared or private kitchen. Based on your preferences, we’ll match you with either a fully private setup or shared housing.

We offer 2-week and 4-week options. While both are available, we highly recommend the 4-week experience! It's a common phenomenon for people visiting Playa Maderas to want to extend their stay (whether for vacation, remote work or more permanent living!)

That’s entirely up to you. We offer a menu of optional daily activities, but there are no obligations. You can choose to participate as much or as little as you like. [Click here to see our sample schedule.]

Meals are not included, allowing you to choose between solitude and community based on your needs.

Each Wednesday, we host an exclusive dinner for our Alignment community (included), and every Friday you’re invited to the famous Machete Pizza Night (food included, drinks excluded).

Prefer not to cook? Our concierge team can arrange fresh, locally sourced meals or groceries from trusted chefs and vendors. While food costs are not included in your base fee, we make it easy to eat well without the stress.

Not at all. Our concierge team handles the logistics—including surf lessons, grocery shopping, transportation, and more—so you can simply show up and enjoy. However, if you were interested in private Spanish lessons from one of our local tutors we could set that up for you.

1. Managua Airport, Nicaragua (MGA)

• Easiest option

• Travel time to Playa Maderas: ~2.5 hours

• Private driver included

2. Liberia Airport, Costa Rica (LIR)

• Often has cheaper flights

• Involves a land border crossing

• Liberia → Border: 1.5 hrs / ~$120 USD

• Border crossing: ~$20 USD

• Border → Playa Maderas: just under 1 hr / ~$40 USD

• We can help arrange accommodation if you need to stay overnight

Important note on Managua: We don’t recommend overnight stays there unless you have a very early flight. It’s not ideal for exploring compared to other Nicaraguan cities.

All transportation from the airport to your accommodation is included in your residency fee.

Our concierge service is here to make your stay seamless, enriching, and uniquely yours. In addition to coordinating transportation and meal delivery, we offer access to a wide range of curated experiences and trusted local providers, including:

• Motorcycle or scooter rentals + lessons

• Private massage therapy (relaxing or deep tissue)

• Private chefs and curated dinner experiences

• Surf excursions and coaching at nearby breaks

• Catamaran and fishing trips

• Art and music lessons with local artists

• Creative workshops + private sessions

• Local event insights and recommendations

• Private Spanish tutor

Yes—despite how it's often portrayed in mainstream media, Nicaragua is considered one of the safest countries in Central America—yes, even safer than Costa Rica! Playa Maderas, in particular, is a peaceful beach town with a tight-knit community of locals and expats. Most residents and visitors report feeling safer here than in many parts of the U.S. While we always encourage general travel awareness, rest assured: this is a welcoming, grounded place to live, work, and explore.

While The Align Residency is not strictly substance-free, we do encourage a conscious approach to consumption. Many participants use this time to reset, gain clarity, or work toward personal goals such as reducing or abstaining from alcohol or other substances.

That said, if you are currently navigating substance dependency or seeking a recovery-specific environment, this residency may not be the right fit. We are not a treatment or sobriety-based program, and we want to ensure a safe and aligned experience for everyone involved.

Above all, we foster a culture of respect, presence, and intention—and invite you to come with an open heart and a willingness to grow.