Tag: booking safety

When I started researching wellness retreats in Costa Rica, the earthquake question came up almost immediately. Friends asked, family worried, and I found myself wondering whether I should be concerne...

As of 2024, Costa Rica requires no COVID-19 vaccination or testing for wellness retreat visitors, but you’ll need a passport valid for 6+ months beyond your departure date, proof of onward trave...

Most Costa Rica wellness retreats accept both U.S. dollars and Costa Rican colones, with packages typically priced in USD while on-site services, tips, and local experiences work best with colones. Un...

When I first started researching Costa Rica wellness retreats, I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of practitioners offering everything from yoga and meditation to energy healing and plant medicine ...

When I first landed at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) for a yoga retreat in Nosara, I wasn’t sure what to expect regarding safety protocols. Would there be health screenings? How wo...

To book authorized tours at Volcán Poás National Park, you must purchase tickets exclusively through the official SINAC reservation system at serviciosenlinea.sinac.go.cr at least one day in advance, ...

I’ve been tracking regulatory changes in Costa Rica’s tourism sector for years, and the recent short-term rental tax reforms represent one of the most significant shifts I’ve seen fo...

Most Costa Rica wellness retreats don’t require specific vaccinations for entry, as Costa Rica has no mandatory immunization requirements for travelers from most countries. However, the CDC reco...

Last January, I watched a traveler break down in tears at San José airport—her flight delay meant missing the first two days of a non-refundable seven-day yoga retreat in Nosara. She’d paid $2,4...

When I first started planning wellness retreats in Costa Rica, I assumed pricing was straightforward—find a retreat, pay the listed rate, done. But after booking three different retreats over two year...