Tag: Costa Rica travel

If you’re planning a wellness journey to Costa Rica, imagine timing your retreat to witness thousands of sea turtles emerging from the ocean simultaneously in one of nature’s most breathta...

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...

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...

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...

Cocos Island National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage marine reserve located 340 miles off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, exemplifies the country’s environmental leadership and eco-tourism mode...

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...