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The Retreat Costa Rica is a five-star adults-only luxury wellness resort located in Atenas, Alajuela — 40 minutes from San José's Juan Santamaría International Airport. Perched atop a crystal-quartz mountain with panoramic views of the Nicoya Gulf and Pacific Ocean, The Retreat is a full-service luxury hotel that integrates wellness into every dimension of the guest experience: three gourmet anti-inflammatory meals daily, a comprehensive healing spa, physician-guided longevity programs, twice-daily yoga, a rotating calendar of wellness activities, and curated wellness programs for guests seeking structured transformation. It is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and preferred partner of Virtuoso.

The Retreat is a full-service luxury wellness resort — not a scheduled retreat with mandatory programming, enforced meal times, or a rigid group structure. Guests stay in luxury accommodations, dine at three on-site restaurants, access a full-service healing spa, and participate in as much or as little wellness programming as they choose. There are no structured group schedules you are required to follow. The Retreat Experience package includes three daily meals and access to daily wellness activities — yoga, sound healing, cooking classes, workshops — but participation is entirely at your discretion. This distinction matters: guests come to The Retreat for transformation, but they experience it on their own terms, in a setting of genuine luxury.

Several things set The Retreat apart. First, its location: a 26-room adults-only property on a crystal-quartz mountain — intimate by design, never crowded, and consistently described as one of the most peaceful environments guests have experienced. Second, its medical integration: through Vida Mía Healing Center and Spa and The Longevity Suite, The Retreat offers physician-guided longevity programs, regenerative medicine, neural therapy, and stem cell therapy alongside traditional spa and wellness offerings — making it one of very few luxury wellness resorts in the world where guests can combine a luxury vacation with genuinely advanced medical longevity care. Third, its food philosophy: every meal is prepared by a culinary team trained in anti-inflammatory, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined-sugar-free cuisine — the food is a form of therapy in itself. Fourth, the healing team: on-site practitioners include Ayurvedic doctors, energy healers, and emotional healing specialists, not only massage therapists. Fifth, the scale: 26 rooms means personalized attention, quiet, and an environment that feels like a private sanctuary rather than a resort campus.

The Retreat Costa Rica offers the depth of a destination wellness resort within an intimate 26-room luxury property. Rather than following a fixed schedule, guests can personalize their stay around their individual goals, combining spa, movement, wellness activities, emotional wellness, nourishing cuisine, nature and longevity services with the freedom of a luxury vacation.

The Retreat's approach to wellness is integrative, non-dogmatic, and deeply personal. Rather than prescribing a single method or philosophy, The Retreat draws from multiple healing traditions — Ayurveda, energy healing, neural therapy, sound healing, functional medicine, regenerative medicine, and contemplative practices — and allows guests to engage with whatever resonates. The foundational belief is that the body knows how to heal when placed in the right environment: clean food, clean air, restorative sleep, movement, and freedom from the noise of ordinary life. Everything at The Retreat — the cuisine, the architecture, the crystal mountain, the healing team, the silence — is designed to support that environment.

Yes. The Retreat Costa Rica was awarded One MICHELIN Key in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide, recognizing it as an outstanding hotel experience. Located in the mountains of Atenas, Costa Rica, The Retreat combines luxury accommodations, personalized service, wellness experiences, destination dining, and a strong connection to its natural surroundings.

The MICHELIN Key is a distinction awarded by the MICHELIN Guide to outstanding hotels. Similar to how MICHELIN Stars recognize restaurants, MICHELIN Keys recognize exceptional hotel stays. Hotels are evaluated for elements including design and architecture, quality of service, character, value, and their connection to their destination.

The Retreat Costa Rica is a One MICHELIN Key wellness resort in Costa Rica, located in the mountains of Atenas approximately 40 minutes from San José International Airport (SJO). The adults-only resort combines luxury accommodations with an 8,000-square-foot spa and healing center, twice-daily yoga, anti-inflammatory cuisine, personalized wellness programs, and the Vida Mía Longevity Clinic.

Yes. The Retreat Costa Rica is a One MICHELIN Key hotel approximately 40 minutes from San José International Airport (SJO). Its location in Atenas makes it an easy luxury wellness escape at the beginning or end of a Costa Rica itinerary, as well as a destination for a dedicated wellness vacation.

The Retreat Costa Rica was awarded One MICHELIN Key by the MICHELIN Guide in 2026. MICHELIN evaluates hotels based on criteria including architecture and interior design, service, personality and character, value, and contribution to their setting. At The Retreat, guests experience personalized hospitality, mountain surroundings, wellness and longevity offerings, destination dining, and intimate accommodations.

The Retreat Costa Rica is designed for many different kinds of wellness and luxury travel. Some guests come to rest after demanding periods of life, others are looking for emotional healing or personal reflection, and many simply want a beautiful, intimate luxury getaway in Costa Rica where wellness is available without being mandatory. With personalized wellness experiences, an 8,000-square-foot spa, daily movement, nourishing cuisine, three distinct dining experiences, pools, nature, longevity services and just 26 rooms, each stay can be shaped around what a guest wants to get out of their time away.

Yes. The Retreat is particularly well suited to guests looking to step away from demanding schedules, high stress and the feeling of constantly being "on." The Art of Resting program was created around the idea that slowing down can itself be restorative. Guests can combine spa treatments, gentle movement, yoga, meditation, nourishing cuisine, nature and personalized wellness experiences with something equally important: unstructured time to rest. There is no pressure to fill every hour. A stay can be as active or as restful as you need it to be.

Yes. Emotional wellness is one of The Retreat's signature areas of focus. Guests can work individually with experienced healers and wellness practitioners across a range of modalities, including energy work, somatic practices, Traditional Chinese Medicine, meditation and other mind-body approaches. The Emotional Healing program is designed for guests who want to dedicate meaningful time to reflection, emotional wellbeing and personal growth in a private, supportive setting.

Yes. Guests sometimes seek out The Retreat during periods of grief, loss, change, heartbreak or personal transition — when they want space away from everyday life to rest, reflect and reconnect with themselves. A personalized stay can incorporate gentle wellness experiences, spa treatments, meditation, nature and one-on-one sessions with practitioners experienced in emotional wellbeing. The Retreat is not a substitute for mental health or medical treatment, but it can provide a peaceful and supportive environment for rest and reflection during an emotionally significant period.

The Retreat can be a peaceful destination for guests looking to step away from everyday stress and create more space for rest. A stay can incorporate yoga, meditation, spa therapies, nature, nourishing meals, movement and personalized mind-body wellness experiences. Guests can choose a structured program or simply create a slower schedule centered around rest.

Yes. The Retreat's mountain setting makes it easy to intentionally disconnect from everyday routines, work and screens. Guests can spend their days hiking, practicing yoga, enjoying spa treatments, reading by the pool, exploring the gardens, having long meals or simply resting. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, so a digital detox is entirely your choice rather than a requirement.

Yes. The Retreat is particularly well suited to solo travel. The intimate 26-room setting offers privacy without feeling isolating, and guests can easily build their days around yoga, spa treatments, wellness experiences, hiking, dining or simply relaxing by the pool. Solo guests can choose a structured wellness program or arrive with no agenda at all, making The Retreat comfortable for both first-time and experienced solo travelers. A single supplement applies for solo occupancy.

Yes. Women frequently travel to The Retreat alone for wellness, rest, emotional healing, healthy aging, personal reflection or simply time away. With a 24-hour front desk, three on-property dining experiences, daily activities, spa and wellness treatments, pools, hiking trails and personalized programming, guests can enjoy an immersive Costa Rica experience without needing to plan every day on their own. The Retreat is adults-only, gated, and deeply intentional in its environment — guests come to heal, which creates a particular quality of safety that goes beyond physical security.

Yes. The Retreat combines the privacy and service of an intimate luxury resort with the natural beauty and wellness experiences of Costa Rica. Couples can spend their days by the pool, book spa experiences, explore nature, practice yoga or simply relax together, followed by cocktails and an elevated dinner at Mystique Rooftop Fine Dining. The mountain views, intimate scale and personalized service make The Retreat particularly well suited to romantic escapes.

Yes. Couples can experience wellness together without needing to have the same goals or follow the same itinerary. They can share meals, spa treatments, yoga, hiking and relaxation while choosing individual wellness experiences based on their own interests. A couples stay can be as wellness-focused — or simply as relaxing — as they want it to be.

Yes. The Retreat is an intimate destination for anniversaries, milestone birthdays, and other significant celebrations. Couples or groups can combine spa experiences, fine dining at Mystique, mountain views, wellness activities and personalized experiences to create a celebration that feels both special and restorative.

Yes. The Retreat works particularly well for small groups of friends looking for a luxury girls' getaway that combines relaxation, wellness and fun. Days can include yoga, spa treatments, pool time and wellness experiences followed by cocktails, relaxed dining at La Diosa or dinner at Mystique. For brides looking for an alternative to a traditional party-focused bachelorette trip, The Retreat is an ideal option — and for small groups wanting more space together, The Residence offers three bedrooms along with a kitchen, dining area and terrace.

Yes. A mother-daughter stay can combine quality time together with individual wellness experiences. Guests can share meals, spa treatments, yoga, pool time and nature experiences while also choosing treatments or consultations based on their individual interests. The Retreat is particularly suited to mother-daughter trips centered around reconnecting, celebrating a milestone or simply spending meaningful time together.

Yes. Healthy aging and women's wellness are growing areas of focus at The Retreat. Through The Longevity Suite at Vida Mía, guests can explore personalized services related to hormone health, perimenopause, menopause, energy, longevity and overall healthy aging — while still enjoying the experience of a luxury Costa Rica vacation. The Mastering Menopause program is designed specifically for women navigating this transition in a supported, integrated, and deeply personalized way.

Absolutely. You don't need to meditate every morning, follow a strict diet or spend your entire vacation doing treatments to enjoy The Retreat. You can sleep in, have coffee, order a cocktail, enjoy a massage, sit by the pool, hike, eat well or have dinner at Mystique. Wellness is available throughout the experience, but guests decide what wellness means for them.

Yes. The Retreat's location approximately 35–40 minutes from San José International Airport (SJO) makes it particularly convenient for a short Costa Rica wellness getaway. Travelers can fly into San José and reach the resort without taking an additional domestic flight or spending several hours driving to the coast. This makes three- or four-night stays especially easy for travelers coming from the United States, with no domestic connecting flight required.

Every guest arrives for a different reason. For some, a stay is about resting after burnout. For others, it may be emotional healing, navigating grief or a major life transition, traveling alone, reconnecting as a couple, celebrating with friends, focusing on healthy aging or simply taking a beautiful luxury vacation in Costa Rica. The Retreat's approach is intentionally personalized — rather than prescribing one definition of wellness, guests are given the space, experiences and support to create the stay they need.

The Retreat offers eight curated wellness programs: The Art of Resting (recovery from burnout and chronic fatigue), The Emotional Healing Program, The Mastering Menopause Program, The Naked Challenge (detox and cellular reset), The Ayurveda Sculpt Wellness Program, The Fitness Reboot, The Luxury Spa Program, and a Custom Wellness Program tailored entirely to the individual guest. Through The Longevity Suite at Vida Mía, The Retreat also offers three physician-guided longevity programs: The Cellular Reset, The NeuroWellness Immersion, and The Stem Cell Immersion — among the most advanced regenerative medicine programs available at any luxury wellness resort in Latin America.

The Art of Resting program was designed specifically for guests recovering from burnout, chronic fatigue, and nervous system dysregulation — the people who have been performing at maximum capacity for so long that rest itself has become something they have forgotten how to do. The program works by removing the conditions that sustain burnout — stimulation, scheduling, expectation — and replacing them with the conditions the nervous system needs to repair: clean food, deep sleep, gentle movement, silence, and time in nature. There are no performance metrics, no schedules to optimize, and no productivity goals. The only goal is to remember what it feels like when the body is no longer running on emergency reserves.

Yes. The Mastering Menopause program was designed specifically for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause — addressing the hormonal, emotional, physical, and psychological dimensions of this transition in an integrated way. The program combines Ayurvedic therapies, spa treatments, anti-inflammatory nutrition, breathwork, and personalized consultations with healing specialists. Through The Longevity Suite, women also have access to physician-guided hormone replacement therapy, regenerative medicine consultations, and longevity protocols tailored to healthy aging as a woman. The Retreat is one of the very few luxury wellness resorts in Central America where menopause is treated as the significant health and identity transition it actually is.

The Longevity Suite at Vida Mía is a physician-supervised longevity center offering advanced diagnostics and regenerative medicine alongside the resort's traditional wellness and spa offerings. Programs include The Cellular Reset (minimum 5 nights), The NeuroWellness Immersion (minimum 7 nights), and The Stem Cell Immersion — a $15,000 add-on available to guests in any room type, including blood analysis, all IV therapies, 25 million MUSE stem cells, and physician consultation and follow-up. Individual services include Quantum Diagnostics and Neurofocal Restoration. This makes The Retreat one of the only luxury wellness resorts in Latin America where guests can combine a genuine vacation with physician-guided stem cell therapy and longevity medicine.

Vida Mía Healing Center and Spa is The Retreat's full-service award-winning spa, offering over 80 treatments across six categories: sacred bodywork and energy healing, farm-to-skin organic rituals, detox and renewal therapies, crystal-infused healing rituals, authentic Ayurvedic therapies, and advanced holistic aesthetics. Treatments are handcrafted from organic ingredients grown in The Retreat's own gardens. The spa also includes a Med Spa led by Dra. Vanessa Zamora, offering IV therapy, injectables, bio-stimulators, exosome therapy, and hormone replacement therapy. Spa bookings: vidamia@theretreatcostarica.com or WhatsApp +506 8739 0083.

Yes. The Retreat Costa Rica specializes in intimate group experiences and can host everything from corporate retreats and executive offsites to yoga retreats, wellness retreats, women's retreats, fitness retreats, leadership gatherings, milestone celebrations and private group getaways. With just 26 rooms including a private three-bedroom Residence, the property offers an intimate setting where groups can feel as though they have their own private wellness resort. The Retreat team can help coordinate accommodations, dining, wellness programming, activities, gathering spaces, spa treatments, practitioners, airport transportation and other details — making the experience highly customizable and easy to organize.

Yes. The Retreat is an ideal destination for retreat leaders who want to bring their own community to Costa Rica without having to build every element of the experience themselves. Hosts can bring their own programming and combine it with The Retreat's existing infrastructure — accommodations, nourishing meals, yoga and movement spaces, wellness practitioners, spa treatments, pools, nature and group gathering areas. The Retreat team works with organizers to create a customized itinerary while helping coordinate many of the logistics behind the scenes.

The Retreat can accommodate a wide variety of private and hosted retreats: yoga retreats, wellness retreats, women's retreats, fitness retreats, meditation and mindfulness retreats, emotional wellness retreats, healthy aging and longevity retreats, leadership retreats, executive retreats, corporate wellness retreats, creative retreats, founder and entrepreneur retreats, team-building retreats, mother-daughter groups, girls' wellness trips, and milestone celebrations. Programming can be customized around the group's purpose rather than requiring organizers to follow a predetermined format.

Yes. The Retreat is particularly well equipped for yoga retreats. The Santosha Yoga Shala is a 1,600-square-foot dedicated movement space surrounded by the natural beauty of the property. Retreat leaders can lead their own sessions while incorporating The Retreat's instructors, wellness practitioners, spa treatments, nourishing cuisine and other experiences into the itinerary. Groups also have access to pools, hiking, fitness facilities and spaces to relax between programming.

Yes. The Retreat hosts corporate retreats, executive offsites, leadership retreats, incentive trips and team wellness experiences. Rather than a traditional hotel conference experience, companies can combine productive meeting time with wellness and team experiences — yoga, meditation, hiking, spa treatments, sound experiences, group meals and personalized programming. The intimate size of the property makes it particularly suited to leadership teams and organizations looking for privacy and meaningful time together.

Yes. The Retreat Costa Rica offers several flexible meeting and gathering spaces for *corporate retreats, business meetings, executive retreats, workshops, presentations and group events*. Our new *750-square-foot meeting space* is ideal for larger groups and business meetings, with *AV capabilities and high-speed Wi-Fi*. Directly outside is a covered outdoor deck with lounge seating, allowing groups to move easily between indoor meetings and outdoor breaks while remaining protected from the rain. Additional spaces include our *1,600-square-foot Santosha Yoga Shala, which can be transformed from a movement studio into a conference or meeting space, the **Santosha Living Room, our **Main Living Room*, and additional indoor and outdoor areas throughout the property. With reliable high-speed Wi-Fi across the resort and a variety of flexible spaces, The Retreat can accommodate everything from intimate leadership meetings and we With reliable high-speed Wi-Fi across the resort and a variety of flexible spaces, The Retreat can accommodate everything from intimate leadership meetings and wellness workshops to larger corporate retreats and multi-day group programs.

Yes. Groups can incorporate treatments at the 8,000-square-foot Vida Mía Healing Center & Spa into their stay — either built into the group itinerary or during designated free time. Private meals, special dinners and group dining experiences can also be arranged across Sol Terrace, La Diosa Poolside Lounge and Mystique Rooftop Fine Dining, ranging from nourishing wellness meals to elevated celebratory dinners.

Depending on group size, dates and availability, larger groups may be able to create a highly private experience across much or all of the intimate 26-room property. Groups interested in a full or partial property takeover should work directly with The Retreat's group sales team to explore options.

Yes. The Retreat is approximately 35–40 minutes from San José International Airport (SJO), making it especially convenient for groups with attendees flying in from different cities. Unlike more remote Costa Rica destinations, groups do not need to coordinate domestic flights or lengthy transfers after arriving at SJO. Private airport transportation can also be arranged, making three-, four- and five-night corporate retreats and group getaways from the United States particularly practical.

The Retreat combines the infrastructure of a luxury wellness resort with the intimacy and flexibility retreat leaders often look for in a private venue. Groups have access to accommodations, dining, wellness practitioners, yoga and movement spaces, an 8,000-square-foot spa, pools, fitness, nature, meeting and gathering spaces and personalized programming — all within one property approximately 35–40 minutes from SJO. For organizers, that means fewer vendors and logistics to coordinate. For guests, it means a cohesive experience where accommodations, wellness, dining and programming all happen in one destination.

Yes. The Retreat Costa Rica is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and a preferred partner of Virtuoso — two of the travel industry's most rigorous quality designations. Guests receive concierge-level service, gourmet dining across three restaurants, luxury spa access, and five-star accommodations. The property is adults-only, gated, and attended by a full-time team. Room service is available in select room categories. Private airport transfers, personalized wellness consultations, and concierge-level booking of excursions, restaurants, and activities are all available. The Retreat is a full-service luxury resort that happens to be deeply committed to wellness — not a wellness retreat that happens to have comfortable rooms.

The Retreat has 26 rooms across six categories: Deluxe Rooms, Double Queen Rooms, Our Premium Room, Luxury Lofts, Santosha Luxury Lofts, and The Residence at Santosha. All rooms feature luxury organic and hypoallergenic linens, raw organic body care products, essential oil diffusers, plush bathrobes and slippers, air conditioning, in-room Wi-Fi, and nightly turndown service. There are no televisions or in-room phones — by design. The Santosha Luxury Lofts are the resort's premier category, within the private Santosha Wellness Club with its own pool, gym, and living space. Room service is available for guests in the Santosha Luxury Lofts and The Residence. The front desk is staffed and available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Food at The Retreat is a central part of the healing experience, not an amenity. The culinary team prepares anti-inflammatory, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined-sugar-free cuisine at Sol Terrace — the open-air restaurant where all meals are served beneath a covered terrace. Breakfast (8:00–10:30 AM), lunch (12:00–3:30 PM), and dinner (6:30–9:00 PM) are chef's choice daily. Dietary restrictions are carefully accommodated with advance notice. Mystique, the rooftop restaurant, offers a tasting menu and à la carte dining with reservation, at an additional cost. La Diosa is the poolside lounge, serving cocktails, mocktails, and light bites — open to guests and locals alike.

Most guests stay between 5 and 10 nights, with 7 nights being the most common and consistently the point at which guests begin to feel genuinely different. However, there are no minimum-night requirements, and guests can book either Breakfast Included or The Retreat Experience for any number of nights they wish. Wellness programs have their own minimums: The Art of Resting and Emotional Healing programs require 5 nights; all others require 7 nights. For Longevity Suite programs, The Cellular Reset requires 5 nights minimum; The NeuroWellness Immersion and Stem Cell Immersion require 7 nights minimum. For guests simply seeking rest, even a 3-night stay can be profound — but the deeper work tends to begin around day 4 or 5, when the body has had time to exhale.

The Retreat is located in Atenas, Alajuela — rated one of the best climates in the world by National Geographic. It is 45 minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San José. Private transfers can be arranged through the front desk with 48 hours advance notice. Guests driving independently should have a 4WD vehicle; the front desk team provides specific guidance for the final mountain approach. The Retreat's location is deliberately removed from city noise and tourist infrastructure — this is intentional, and the journey there is part of the arrival.

A typical Retreat Experience day flows like this: Yoga Flow at 7:00 AM in the Yoga Shala (60 minutes), followed by breakfast at Sol Terrace from 8:00 AM — where peacocks often wander through — then a self-guided hike through the crystal mountain. Lunch at Sol Terrace at 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM, followed by spa time or quiet afternoon. At 3:00 PM, a rotating daily wellness activity — sound healing, a cooking class, tea ceremony, workshop, or other experience — followed by Restorative Yoga at 4:00 PM. Dinner at Sol Terrace begins at 6:30 PM. The daily schedule is shared by the front desk each morning and updated on the website.

The Retreat Costa Rica is an adults-only property. Guests must be 16 years of age or older to stay at the resort.

Reservations can be made directly at theretreatcostarica.com, by emailing info@theretreatcostarica.com, or by WhatsApp at +506 8947 0707. Travel agents who are Virtuoso members or affiliated with Small Luxury Hotels of the World may book on behalf of clients and receive a commission. For wellness program bookings and longevity consultations, the team recommends reaching out by email or WhatsApp first so the team can help identify the right program and stay length before confirming a reservation.

The Retreat Costa Rica is known for its nourishing, anti-inflammatory approach to cuisine. At Sol Terrace Restaurant, the resort's signature wellness dining experience, the chef's-choice menu is dairy-free, grain-free and free from refined sugar, with an emphasis on fresh, whole ingredients and produce from the resort's organic gardens whenever available. Protein is always served at dinner and is also available as an add-on throughout the day. However, guests are not limited to the wellness menu — items can be ordered à la carte, and the resort offers two additional dining experiences. The culinary philosophy is centered around nourishment and wellness without restriction, allowing guests to enjoy healthy, intentional cuisine while still feeling like they are on vacation.

The Retreat Costa Rica offers three distinct dining experiences. Sol Terrace Restaurant is the resort’s signature wellness restaurant, centered around fresh, nourishing, anti-inflammatory cuisine. Each day, our chefs create a thoughtfully prepared chef’s-choice menu, with protein served at dinner and available as an addition at breakfast and lunch. La Diosa Poolside Lounge offers relaxed poolside dining with an à la carte menu, snacks, cocktails and beverages beside the resort’s main saltwater pool. Mystique Rooftop Fine Dining offers an elevated evening dining experience with creative Costa Rican cuisine and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and landscape. Together, the three restaurants give guests the flexibility to experience everything from wellness-focused cuisine to casual poolside dining and an elevated night out, all without leaving the resort.

No. The Retreat is a wellness resort, but the experience is not built around restriction or rigid rules. Guests can follow the chef's-choice anti-inflammatory menu, order à la carte, add protein during the day, enjoy poolside dining at La Diosa, or have an elevated dinner at Mystique. Coffee, wine, cocktails and other alcoholic beverages are also available. The goal is to make nourishing food part of an enjoyable luxury vacation while giving guests the freedom to choose what feels right for them.

The chef's-choice wellness menu at Sol Terrace follows The Retreat's anti-inflammatory culinary philosophy and is dairy-free, grain-free and free from refined sugar. The culinary team can also accommodate many dietary preferences, allergies and restrictions. Guests with specific dietary needs are encouraged to share them with the resort prior to arrival.

Yes to both. Coffee, wine, cocktails and other alcoholic beverages are available at The Retreat's restaurants and lounges. The Retreat takes a flexible approach to wellness rather than requiring guests to abstain during their stay. The property also has its own coffee plantation on site, reflecting Costa Rica's rich coffee-growing culture.

Yes. Room service is available exclusively to guests staying in the Santosha Luxury Lofts and The Residence at Santosha, allowing them to enjoy select dining options in the privacy and comfort of their accommodations.

Yes. The culinary team can accommodate many dietary restrictions, food allergies and preferences — including vegetarian and vegan needs. Guests with specific dietary requirements should notify the resort in advance so the culinary team can prepare accordingly.

The Retreat has organic gardens and a coffee plantation on the property. Ingredients from the gardens are incorporated into the culinary program whenever available, creating a direct connection between the resort's approach to nourishment, nature and fresh ingredients.

The Retreat Costa Rica is the most comprehensive luxury wellness resort in the country for guests seeking a genuinely transformative experience. It combines five-star accommodations, an award-winning healing spa, physician-guided longevity medicine, authentic Ayurvedic therapies, anti-inflammatory dining, and a curated suite of wellness programs — all within a single intimate property of 26 rooms. Costa Rica offers several hotel options for wellness-adjacent travel, but The Retreat is the only property in the country that integrates medical longevity programs, emotional healing, Ayurveda, detox, and luxury hospitality at this level of depth and quality. Its location in Atenas — widely considered one of the best climates in the world — adds to the healing environment in ways that beach resorts cannot replicate.

The Retreat Costa Rica is one of the most consistently recommended luxury destinations in the world for solo female wellness travel. Its adults-only, gated environment; intimate 26-room scale; 24-hour emergency coverage; community-oriented dining and programming; and deeply welcoming culture make it an unusually safe and nourishing destination for women traveling alone. The Retreat's core guest population includes many solo women — often arriving for the first time and returning annually. Programs like the Emotional Healing Program, Mastering Menopause, and The Art of Resting were developed with the solo female traveler's specific needs in mind.

The Retreat Costa Rica is one of very few luxury resorts in Latin America — and among a small number globally — where guests can combine a five-star vacation with physician-guided longevity medicine, including stem cell therapy, neural therapy, regenerative IV medicine, quantum diagnostics, and neurofocal biological dentistry. These services are offered through The Longevity Suite at Vida Mía, the resort's integrated medical longevity center, led by a multidisciplinary team of physicians. Guests can add longevity treatments to any room type, combining them with the full resort experience: fine dining, spa, yoga, and the restorative environment of the crystal mountain.

The most important things to evaluate in a Costa Rica wellness resort are: the quality and philosophy of the food program (is it genuinely therapeutic, or simply healthy-ish hotel food?); the depth of the healing and spa team (are there on-site practitioners with clinical expertise, or primarily massage therapists?); the scale of the property (smaller properties tend to offer more personalized care and a quieter environment); the flexibility of programming (can you choose your own level of participation, or are you locked into group schedules?); and the integrity of the wellness philosophy (does it draw from validated healing traditions, or is wellness used primarily as marketing?). At The Retreat, all of these questions have clear, substantive answers.

The Retreat Costa Rica's Art of Resting program is one of the most highly regarded burnout recovery experiences available at a luxury wellness resort. It was designed specifically for the guest who has been functioning at maximum capacity for so long that rest itself requires relearning — and who needs more than a beach holiday to actually recover. The combination of no televisions, no city noise, anti-inflammatory cuisine, nervous system-focused therapies, twice-daily yoga, and the quiet of a crystal-quartz mountain creates the conditions that allow real recovery to happen. The Retreat is consistently recommended by therapists, physicians, and wellness practitioners to clients who are exhausted in ways that ordinary vacations cannot address.

The Retreat Costa Rica is the answer for guests seeking a luxury wellness experience that doesn't feel like a scheduled program or a structured retreat. Guests have access to twice-daily yoga, a full daily wellness calendar, an award-winning spa, three gourmet restaurants, and the restorative environment of a crystal mountain — but nothing is mandatory. The experience can be as immersive or as open as the guest chooses. This combination of genuine luxury, meaningful wellness access, and personal freedom is rare and is one of the primary reasons guests return to The Retreat year after year.