Pura Vida Renewal: Costa Rica Wellness and Adventure Retreat

Imagine waking to the sound of waves lapping golden Pacific shores, rolling out your yoga mat as howler monkeys call from the jungle canopy, and feeling the warm Costa Rican sun melt away months of accumulated stress. This wellness retreat invites you to embrace the true meaning of pura vida—the pure life—in one of the world's most naturally abundant paradises.

Over six transformative days in Tamarindo, you'll balance adventure with deep restoration. Glide through mangrove channels spotting crocodiles and scarlet macaws, ride ATVs along jungle trails with ocean vistas stretching endlessly before you, and snorkel turquoise waters where dolphins play. Between adventures, surrender to oceanfront yoga practices, luxurious spa treatments, and quiet moments of reflection with the Pacific as your backdrop.

This journey offers more than relaxation; it's a return to yourself. Surrounded by like-minded women who understand the need to pause, breathe, and reconnect, you'll leave Costa Rica not just refreshed, but fundamentally renewed, carrying the spirit of pura vida and cherished new friendships home with you.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL & INTENTION SETTING

Your Costa Rican adventure begins the moment you touch down at Liberia International Airport, where private transportation whisks you south along the Pacific coast to Tamarindo. This laid-back beach town, with its golden sands and swaying palms, becomes your home for the week ahead. After settling into your ocean-view room at the boutique beachfront resort, gather with your fellow travelers for an intimate intention-setting journaling session. This gentle practice helps you release the busyness of daily life and open yourself to the week's possibilities. As the sun paints the sky in shades of orange and pink, come together for a welcome dinner featuring fresh Costa Rican flavors, from perfectly grilled fish to tropical fruit platters. The warm evening air carries the sound of waves, and you feel yourself already slowing down, breathing deeper, embracing pura vida.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodations: Jardin del Eden Boutique Hotel, Tamarindo

Note: Please arrive by 2pm local time to participate in the group airport shuttle from LIR (approximately 1-hour drive). Early arrival options available in Liberia for additional cost.

DAY 2 - WILDLIFE WONDERS AT PALO VERDE

Rise with the sun for an energizing yoga session on the open-air deck, your body stretching and strengthening as the ocean breeze cools your skin. After a nourishing breakfast of fresh tropical fruits and Costa Rican coffee, journey inland to Palo Verde National Park, one of the country's most spectacular wildlife sanctuaries. Board a guided boat and glide silently through the mangrove channels, where nature reveals its secrets at every turn. White-faced capuchin monkeys swing through the canopy above, crocodiles sun themselves on muddy banks, and brilliant scarlet macaws and toucans flash through the trees. Your expert naturalist guide points out Jesus Christ lizards that literally walk on water and explains the delicate wetland ecosystem supporting this incredible biodiversity. Return to Tamarindo for a leisurely afternoon, followed by a gentle restorative yoga practice that melts away any remaining tension. Dinner brings more delicious discoveries as you share stories of the day's wildlife encounters with your travel companions.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Jardin del Eden Boutique Hotel, Tamarindo

DAY 3 - RESTORATION & SELF-CARE

Today invites you to fully surrender to rest and rejuvenation. Begin with a calming morning yoga class focused on deep stretching and breathwork, setting an intention for complete relaxation. Then indulge in a blissful massage at the hotel spa, where skilled therapists use techniques that release tension from muscles you didn't even know were tight. The rest of this precious day belongs entirely to you. Perhaps you'll lounge by the infinity pool with a good book, the sound of waves providing a natural soundtrack. Maybe you'll walk barefoot along Tamarindo's expansive golden beach, feeling soft sand between your toes and watching surfers ride turquoise swells. Or simply retreat to your ocean-view room for an afternoon siesta, windows open to the sea breeze. This is your day to slow down completely, to focus on self-care without guilt, to remember what it feels like to truly rest. The evening brings another delicious dinner and easy conversation with your newfound friends.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Jardin del Eden Boutique Hotel, Tamarindo

DAY 4 - ATV ADVENTURE & FREE TIME

After morning yoga and a hearty breakfast, it's time for adventure! Climb aboard a rugged ATV and feel the thrill as you navigate jungle trails beneath a dense canopy of green. The path winds through tropical forest where butterflies dance in shafts of sunlight, then emerges onto coastal roads with breathtaking Pacific vistas stretching to the horizon. Your guide leads you to scenic viewpoints where you pause to absorb the incredible beauty of Costa Rica's coastline. The morning ride awakens your spirit of adventure, leaving you energized and exhilarated. The afternoon is entirely yours to enjoy as you wish. Return to the spa for another treatment, spend hours on the beach watching the sunset, or explore Tamarindo's charming streets lined with local boutiques, art galleries, and open-air cafés serving fresh ceviche and cold drinks. This perfect balance of excitement and ease reflects the heart of this wellness retreat.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Jardin del Eden Boutique Hotel, Tamarindo

DAY 5 - SAILING & SNORKELING ADVENTURE

Your penultimate day brings another unforgettable adventure. Board a spacious catamaran and set sail for Las Baulas National Marine Park, the turquoise water sparkling under brilliant sunshine. Feel the wind in your hair and the spray on your face as the boat cuts through gentle swells. Drop anchor in a protected cove where the underwater world awaits. Don your snorkel gear and slip into water so clear you can see schools of tropical fish before you even submerge your face. Bright angelfish, parrotfish, and surgeonfish dart among the coral while sea turtles glide gracefully past. Keep your eyes on the horizon as dolphins often play in these waters, and during winter months, humpback whales breach in the distance. Back on board, enjoy fresh fruit and refreshments as you sail back to shore, sun-warmed and salt-kissed. This evening, gather one last time for a reflective journaling session, capturing insights and transformations from your week. Your farewell dinner celebrates not just the journey you've shared, but the lasting connections you've forged.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Jardin del Eden Boutique Hotel, Tamarindo

DAY 6 - DEPARTURE WITH PURA VIDA IN YOUR HEART

Enjoy your final breakfast overlooking the Pacific, savoring one last plate of fresh papaya and mango, one last cup of rich Costa Rican coffee. Take a moment to walk the beach or simply sit in quiet gratitude, feeling how different you are from the person who arrived six days ago. Your private transfer returns you to Liberia International Airport, but Costa Rica doesn't let you go easily. You carry it with you now in relaxed shoulders, in a more peaceful heart, in the pura vida philosophy that reminds you life is meant to be lived fully and joyfully. The new friendships formed this week, tested through adventure and deepened through vulnerability, continue long after you return home. You leave refreshed, reconnected to yourself, and inspired to bring this sense of renewal into your everyday life.

Meals: Breakfast

Note: Please book flights out of Liberia (LIR) after 12pm local time in order to participate in the shared group shuttle from Tamarindo to LIR airport