As the sun rises, the horizon is painted with hues of soft orange and pink, gently inviting you to awaken in the tranquil coastal village of El Zonte. A leisurely stroll through the lush, tropical grounds of Puro Surf Boutique Hotel brings you to Covana Kitchen, where you're greeted by the enticing aroma of freshly brewed Salvadoran coffee and a nourishing breakfast crafted from local ingredients. Your day flows effortlessly between invigorating surf sessions guided by experienced instructors, blissful restorative yoga overlooking endless ocean views, and peaceful moments lounging by the infinity pool, all framed by El Salvador's breathtaking coastline. As evening approaches, savor craft cocktails while watching the sun dip below the horizon, followed by a delicious dinner under a starlit sky. Let the rhythmic lullaby of waves gently crashing against the shore serenade you into a deep and restful sleep. This, sweet friend, is your SwellWomen retreat experience in El Salvador.
Your room at Puro Surf Boutique Hotel is your tranquil sanctuary, designed to become your home away from home. Thoughtfully curated with comfort, simplicity, and natural beauty in mind, each room invites relaxation with plush bedding, soothing interiors, and touches of local artistry. Wake up to stunning ocean views or serene tropical garden landscapes, breathing in the fresh sea air from your private terrace or balcony. Equipped with modern amenities, every detail is considered to ensure your stay feels restful and rejuvenating.
Come away with SwellWomen and experience a magical getaway in El Zonte, where surf culture meets boutique luxury along El Salvador's stunning coastline. Awaken each morning to breathtaking sunrises and the gentle rhythm of ocean waves, liberating your spirit from everyday stresses and inviting you into a space of tranquility and adventure.
Nestled into lush, tropical surroundings overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Puro Surf is an intimate boutique hotel offering beautifully designed accommodations and thoughtful amenities. With only 14 carefully curated rooms, you'll find personalized comfort, style, and serenity in every detail.
Dining at Puro Surf is an open-air celebration of El Salvador's vibrant culinary heritage, combining fresh, locally sourced ingredients from nearby farms and daily catches from local fishermen. Every meal at Covana Kitchen nourishes the body and delights the senses, providing authentic flavors that immerse you in the culture and community of El Zonte.
El Zonte is renowned as one of El Salvador’s most consistent surf destinations. Directly in front of the hotel, you'll discover a perfect right-hand point break, complemented by a river-mouth A-frame and a variety of beach breaks, all just steps away. With water temperatures averaging a warm 80°F, surfers of every skill level including absolute beginners will feel at home riding waves under the guidance of our experienced instructors.
Your days will seamlessly flow between energizing warm-up sessions designed to prepare your body and mind for surfing and restorative practices to unwind, release, and connect. Our ocean-facing studio invites you to align with nature’s elements, cultivating balance, peace, and blissful freedom.
6-Night accommodations at the beautiful Puro Surf Boutique Surf Lodge.
Daily Farm-to-Table meals & some non-alcoholic beverages.
5 x Surf lessons with professional, patient, and knowledgeable surf instructors.
5 x sessions to support your progression over the week.
Daily yoga classes that focus on opening and restoring not just the body, but also the mind after a day of surfing.
Experience harmony and well-being with 1 x 60-minute massage.
This practice is great for improving muscle recovery, reducing soreness, and elevating your overall wellness.
Each participant will receive a Swag Bag including a Carve Designs Rashguard.
Transfers to and from SAL International airport .
RT Flights to SAL San Salvador
Tips for the surf coaches & staff ~ this is based on your personal experience.
Yogi, Art Director and DJ, Ligia seeks the magic of living in the present moment through multiple channels of inspiration. Her yoga practice focuses in combining fun and dinamic sequences accompanied by healing music, using tools such as instruments, tibetan sound bowls, reiki and breathwork. Her main purpose is to share the practice of asana to every level of practitioner and to invite them to apply yogic philosophy in our modern world.
Her personal practice is Ashtanga Yoga which has created a strong awareness in alignment and purifying the physical body through movement. But she also loves to teach vinyasa flow, rocket yoga and yin.
Certifications:
200 HR YTT Nosara Yoga Institute, Costa Rica, (2014)
Ashtanga Yoga Intensive, Namaste Studio, Costa Rica (2015)
Ashtanga Yoga Intensive II, Namaste Studio, Costa Rica (2015)
Ashtanga Yoga Intensive, Namaste Studio, (Costa Rica 2016)
Ashtanga Yoga Practice, Ashtanga Yoga Research Center, Mysore India (2016)
Ashtanga Yoga Workshop, Mark Robberds & Deepika Meetha, Goa, India (2016)
Yoga Teacher Course, Svyasa Yoga University, Bangalore India (2017)
Ashtanga Yoga Intensive, Mark Robberds & Deepika Meetha, Bali Indonesia, (2018)
Reiki Level I, II, Devi Ma Reiki School, Bali, Indonesia (2018)
Shamanic Breathwork Workshop, The Yoga Barn (2018)
50 HR YTT Rocket Yoga, Astou Yoga, with Steve Pyka, Guatemala City, (2018)
300 HR YTT Shiva Yoga Peeth, Rishikesh, India (2018)
Ashtanga Yoga Intensive, Mark Robberds & Deepika Meetha, Bali Indonesia (2019)
Ashtanga Yoga Intensive II, Mark Robberds & Deepika Meetha, Bali Indonesia, (2019)
Ashtanga Yoga Practice, Sharath Jois Ashtanga Centerr, Mysore India (2019)
Ashtanga Yoga Intensive, Mark Robberds & Deepika Meetha, Bali, Goa, India (2019)
Sound Healing Course, Kathmandu Center of Healing, Kathmandu, Nepal (2019)200 HR YTT Nosara Yoga Institute, Costa Rica, (2014)
Ashtanga Yoga Intensive, Namaste Studio, Costa Rica (2015)
Ashtanga Yoga Intensive II, Namaste Studio, Costa Rica (2015)
Ashtanga Yoga Intensive, Namaste Studio, (Costa Rica 2016)
Ashtanga Yoga Practice, Ashtanga Yoga Research Center, Mysore India (2016)
Ashtanga Yoga Workshop, Mark Robberds & Deepika Meetha, Goa, India (2016)
Yoga Teacher Course, Svyasa Yoga University, Bangalore India (2017)
Ashtanga Yoga Intensive, Mark Robberds & Deepika Meetha, Bali Indonesia, (2018)
Reiki Level I, II, Devi Ma Reiki School, Bali, Indonesia (2018)
Shamanic Breathwork Workshop, The Yoga Barn (2018)
50 HR YTT Rocket Yoga, Astou Yoga, with Steve Pyka, Guatemala City, (2018)
300 HR YTT Shiva Yoga Peeth, Rishikesh, India (2018)
Ashtanga Yoga Intensive, Mark Robberds & Deepika Meetha, Bali Indonesia (2019)
Ashtanga Yoga Intensive II, Mark Robberds & Deepika Meetha, Bali Indonesia, (2019)
Ashtanga Yoga Practice, Sharath Jois Ashtanga Centerr, Mysore India (2019)
Ashtanga Yoga Intensive, Mark Robberds & Deepika Meetha, Bali, Goa, India (2019)
Sound Healing Course, Kathmandu Center of Healing, Kathmandu, Nepal (2019)
Surfer, yogini and empowerment coach Lulu Agan and her collective SwellWomen have been at the helm of leading women to their purpose, bliss and optimal health for more than 20 years. Coming from a vibrant background as a globe-trotting corporate executive and private chef, Lulu aims to take her worldly experience and share it with women who desire to hand-craft their most blissful lives possible. As a RYS600 Yoga Teacher and IIN Certified Coach, Lulu masterfully accomplishes this by honing in on the energy of surf, yoga, adventure travel, wellness and empowerment coaching to craft unique retreats and online offerings that serve to empower any woman brave enough to seek a guiding hand.
To Lulu, the ocean has the power to erase egos, unleash bare human spirit and teach one to color outside of the lines, while yoga brings balance and a deep, supportive connection to oneself — all lessons that can be easily carried from her surfboard or yoga mat back to daily life, allowing that raw passion to color her every moment.
How do we fit so much into one day? By taking care of all the details so that you can truly enjoy your surf & yoga vacation.
The schedule may change according to surf conditions, destination, or other events that may be added to your surf and wellness package. Do you need to participate in everything? We are here to provide many options for you to choose from. If you opt to relax at the beach the entire day or choose to participate in only one activity per day, you will be supported in that decision. It’s your surf & yoga vacation, and we are here to accommodate you in whatever choice brings you the highest bliss.
