To fully embrace the Pura Vida lifestyle, immersing yourself in one of Costa Rica’s diverse wellness retreats is an ideal choice. From San Jose to Guanacaste, Nosara to Domincal, and the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica offers an array of retreats encompassing health, yoga, detox, martial arts, culinary experiences, and personal development opportunities, catering to individual preferences. This tropical paradise provides the perfect setting to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit, enabling guests to indulge in the best wellness holidays that suit their desires.
For those seeking a quick escape, whether for a three-day retreat focused on Yoga, Magic Mushroom, and Cacao, or an extended eight-day luxury spa healing and beautifying retreat, or even a comprehensive 21-day yoga and detox cleanse, Costa Rica presents diverse wellness holiday options. Moreover, the country boasts several remote luxury properties that afford guests the opportunity to reconnect, revitalize, and rejuvenate.
The Retreat Costa Rica
Situated a mere 40 minutes from San Jose International Airport, The Retreat Costa Rica enjoys a privileged location in one of the world’s finest climates. This luxury wellness boutique resort and spa rests atop a 60-acre quartz mountain, embracing the principles of Feng Shui by incorporating the five essential elements—wood, fire, earth, water, and metal—into its interior design.
The Retreat offers tailored packages focusing on holistic living, nutritious dining, wellness, fitness, and more. Each package includes three plant-based meals at Sol Terrace: Nature’s Gastronomy restaurant, centered around an anti-inflammatory diet. Guests can explore the biodiversity and tranquility of the surrounding region through various excursions, while at the resort, indulge in treatments at Vida Mia Healing Center and Spa, fostering mind-body connections and holistic healing.
Embracing the property’s lush surroundings, each distinct room is named after plants and superfoods grown onsite. Rooms are intentionally devoid of phones or televisions to preserve the serene ambiance, allowing guests to revel in the natural sounds of the environment. The accommodations offer luxurious bedding and organic, natural amenities.
Las Catalinas
Ideal for wellness enthusiasts seeking a revitalizing experience, Las Catalinas in Costa Rica crafts tailored Re-Balance Retreats for individuals and groups, designed to restore the mind, body, and soul. These retreats cater to travelers in need of a reset, focusing on their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being while imparting a better lifestyle understanding.
The retreat features invigorating activities, including morning yoga sessions overlooking the ocean at Santarena Hotel’s rooftop, sound healing journeys at the Center of Joy, guided meditations, and more. Visitors can engage in private training sessions at CORE by Chakfitness outdoor gym, indulge in massages and facials at WAKE Day Spa, rent mountain bikes, kayaks, or SUPs at Pura Vida Ride, explore extensive trail systems, and revel in this burgeoning wellness destination.
Nayara Resorts
At Nayara Resorts, the wellness program draws inspiration from the four elements—fire, water, earth, and air—to establish a deep connection with each element. Nestled in Costa Rica, the three distinct resorts—Nayara Tented Camp, Nayara Springs, and Nayara Gardens—offer a serene environment for nurturing physical and spiritual well-being.
Guests opting for a wellness vacation at Nayara can embark on a transformative journey comprising yoga, meditation, sound therapy, rejuvenating spa treatments, Ayurvedic-inspired meals, and detoxifying juices.
Auberge Resorts Collection
Perched amidst Costa Rican hills, Hacienda AltaGracia by Auberge Resorts Collection is an all-inclusive haven for pampering. Seamlessly blending mindful movement classes, spa indulgences, culinary explorations, and thrilling excursions, the resort amalgamates age-old traditions and modern science to foster rejuvenation.
Guests can immerse themselves in mindfulness through inclusive amenities, daily Mindful Movement classes, exclusive resort facilities, and a diverse schedule of activities ranging from adventure to wellness and cultural experiences.
Kinkara
Nestled at the base of Mt. Chirripó in Costa Rica’s biodiverse Southern Zone, Kinkara stands as an immersive luxury retreat offering both personal relaxation and collective adventures. Providing opportunities for self-discovery and profound connections with nature—such as swimming in jungle waterfalls—Kinkara is a sanctuary for distinctive experiences.
Spanning 800 acres, the property hosts guided adventures of all kinds, tailoring wellness paths that draw on nature’s wisdom for restorative experiences.
Designed to instill deep relaxation and restoration, Kinkara’s immersive experiences, from airy pavilion yoga to Temazcal-inspired sweat ceremonies and fitness sessions, can be entirely customized. Guests can choose from themed packages—Water, Earth, Fire, or Wind—or curate their own based on individual needs and preferences.
