Tag: Costa Rica safety

San José’s Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is Costa Rica’s main entry point for wellness travelers, located about 20km northwest of the capital with direct ground connections t...

Costa Rica stands out as one of Latin America’s most LGBTQ+-friendly destinations for wellness travel, with many retreats explicitly welcoming queer travelers—though vetting individual centers f...

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...

When I booked my first wellness retreat in Costa Rica’s jungle canopy, bee safety wasn’t even on my radar—until I arrived at the open-air yoga shala and watched a swarm pass overhead durin...

When I first arrived at a wellness retreat on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, I assumed the beautiful beach stretching in front of the property was exclusively for guests. I was surprised to see loc...

If you’re planning a yoga retreat in Nosara or a holistic healing week in Uvita, you might wonder whether Costa Rica’s presidential elections or leadership transitions will disrupt your we...

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, ...

As someone who’s spent years exploring wellness destinations throughout Central America, I’m often asked whether political developments in the region affect Costa Rica wellness retreats. I...

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...

The Monteverde Cloud Forest hanging bridges—including sections with transparent glass flooring—offer wellness travelers a powerful biophilic experience that combines forest therapy with mindful advent...