When you’re ready to make positive changes in your life, a wellness retreat can help you focus on new habits in a beautiful, supportive setting. Surround yourself with people who not only champion the lifestyle you want but also provide advice and insight to help you get there. Wellness retreats in Costa Rica offer the added benefit of the country’s pura vida lifestyle, which prioritizes our connections to ourselves, each other and the Earth.
Here are some wellness resort options you can choose from.
Six wellness retreats in Costa Rica
1. Harmony Hotel
Nosara, Guanacaste
Set near the beach, this hotel focuses on connection with nature. The Healing Centre offers a sauna, cold pools, yoga classes, tai chi, massages and facials. The restaurant and juice bar focus on the freshest local ingredients and aim to create zero food waste.
2. Nayara Gardens
La Fortuna, Northern Plains
In the valley at the base of Arenal Volcano, you’ll find this serene resort surrounded by lush rainforest. Here, massages and facials are just the beginning. You can also sign up for a cacao ceremony, energy healing and sound therapy. And open-air yoga classes among the treetops will help you truly reset.
3. Río Perdido Hotel & Thermal River
Bagaces, Guanacaste
The name means lost river, but this resort may be where you find more of yourself. Tucked away in a rare dwarf forest, a visit here can be as restful or adventurous as you like. Meditation, yoga and hot springs help reduce stress, while zip lines and white-water rafting get your blood pumping.
4. Samasati Nature Retreat
Puerto Viejo, Limón
Restorative wellness treatments, yoga classes and meditation sessions remind you to unwind and be in the moment. But the setting of Samasati is the ultimate game-changer for creating a refreshed perspective. Nestled within 250 acres of pristine rainforest, you’ll wake up gently to the sounds of nature. And you can take forest bathing excursions to soak up all the benefits of this beautiful, pristine location.
5. Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort
Nosara, Guanacaste
This eco-friendly resort is as passionate about preserving nature as it is about strengthening your well-being. Weeklong yoga and fitness retreats help you develop your skills and confidence, not just in yoga, but also in salsa dancing, surfing, Pilates and more. Healthy meals help support your wellness goals, and the spa is ready to guide you to relaxation.
6. El Silencio Lodge & Spa
Alajuela, Central Valley
Return to the clouds to recenter yourself. This luxurious resort sits in a cloud forest and offers retreats such as Forest Healing, Green Detox, and Reset & Recharge. Each option includes a unique mix of spa treatments, nature bathing, healthy meals and meditative practices.
These are only a few of the enriching one-of-a-kind wellness resorts in Costa Rica to give you an idea of the experiences you can seek. Every resort has achieved a Certification of Sustainable Tourism, so you can feel great about your stay. That’s one stressor already relieved.
Explore more lodging options to find one that will reinvigorate you and support your continuous evolution. Start planning your trip to Costa Rica today!