6 Day Summer Family Wellness Retreat in the Central Mountains of Costa Rica
Exciting Wellness Retreat in Costa Rica
This summer, why not change up the usual type of family vacation and instead go to a family-friendly wellness retreat and explore Costa Rica together? Escape the busy schedule and constant going and doing, and give your loved ones some real time together. In the mountains of Costa Rica, just 1 hour from the San Jose airport, you can easily arrive in the jungle location and enjoy each other, put away the cell phones, and be present, in a beautiful setting. You might be able to start some healthy new habits as well!
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Highlights
- Yoga classes
- 1-hour massage for adults
- Trip to the Rescate Animal Rescue center
- Visit to Verde Malaquita local waterfall
- A day for ziplining or horseback riding
- Learning session about tropical plants
- 5 nights accommodation
- Daily healthy and delicious meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
Feel at home in quiet comfort, cradled by nature amidst the mango trees and sounds of the living forest in your beautifully appointed private suite. Allow yourself to truly relax in the comfort and peace of the mountains that Costa Rica is famous for. Settle into a cool evening after dinner on the balcony, with a bottle of Argentine Malbec, and watch the sunset from your private terrace.
In the morning, awaken to the sounds of nature. Take a walk to the stream or hike to where you can see the Nicoya Peninsula in the distance. Enjoy all of the amenities, allow yourself to lift your spirits, and rejuvenate both body and soul as you escape to the possibilities of this beautiful area of Costa Rica.
Rooms are tastefully designed with unique decor to allow you to enjoy the serenity of your surroundings. Each suite comes with its own bathroom, private terrace, and garden with outdoor seating. Hardwood furniture and a ceiling made of teak bring the ambiance of the forest into your room. The rooms have one or two comfy queen-sized beds, ceiling fans, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, and complimentary snacks. Fiber-optic Wi-Fi is a new and reliable feature at the resort.
Program
AmaTierra’s all-inclusive 5-night family wellness vacation includes lodging in private casitas with two queen beds and healthy, delicious meals to satisfy all ages. The package also features a fun-filled day at Los Sueños Adventure Park for ziplining or horseback riding, followed by a beach visit, an excursion to the stunning Verde Malaquita waterfall, and a trip to the Rescate Animal Rescue Center, where you can meet sloths, monkeys, toucans, and other native wildlife. Families will also enjoy a tropical plant learning session, daily yoga classes, and a one-hour massage for adults. There’s plenty of leisure time to explore the 7.5-acre property, hike, and just enjoy being together. Optional wellness services and additional excursions are also available to enhance your stay.
Schedule
- 07:30 Morning yoga
- Free time for outside activities or wellness treatments
- 13:00 Lunch
- More free time for outsider activities
- 17:30 Restorative yoga or meditation
- 18:00 Dinner
Included excursions
- A day for ziplining or horseback riding at Los Suenos Adventure Park, followed by the beach
- A visit to the Verde Malaquita local waterfall
- A trip to the Rescate Animal Rescue center to see sloths, monkeys, toucans, and other cool animals
Instructors
Jill Ruttenberg
Jill Ruttenberg is a professional nutritionist, certified practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and professional clinical herbalist registered with the American Herbalist Guild. Jill has been leading people in detox programs for many years at AmaTierra's facility in Costa Rica.
Retreat location
AmaTierra is located along the winding and wonderfully pothole-free Highway 137, 19 kilometers west of Puriscal, on the old road toward Orotina, about an hour’s drive southwest from San José. It can also be accessed from Highway 27, 15 minutes off the Escobal exit.
Food
All meals while on the property will be provided. Some excursions are full-day, and meals may be at an extra cost.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Lactose Free
Things to do (optional)
Additional excursions and wellness services are avialable.
What's included
- A day for ziplining or horseback riding at Los Suenos Adventure Park, followed by the beach
- A visit to the Verde Malaquita local waterfall
- A trip to the Rescate Animal Rescue center to see sloths, monkeys, toucans, and other cool animals
- Learning session about plants that grow in the tropics
- 1-hour massage for adults
- Yoga classes for all
- Leisure time to explore, hike around the 7.5 acres, and just be together
- 5 nights accommodation in private casitas with 2 queen beds
- Healthy, delicious meals designed to satisfy everyone
- All taxes included
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Juan Santamaría International Airport
25 km away from your destination
Airport transfer
Transfer not provided
Driving directions to AmaTerra
- Once on Hwy 27 toward Orotina, which is a toll road (colones or dollars accepted), go straight on this road
- 2 exits past the Atenas tollbooth, after “Pan de Azucar”, exit at Escobal
- At the top of the exit, turn left, then RIGHT once you’re over the highway, onto the frontage road
- Follow this to its end (about 1.2 kilometers) and turn left
- Stay on this little dirt road for about 15 minutes, over a one-lane bridge, until you eventually get to a town called San Pablo, with a town square on the left
- Go straight past the town about 2-3 blocks, past Bazaar Kinito, and you’ll see Soda Francini, a small restaurant, on the right
- Turn left there, toward Puriscal, and go uphill
- AmaTierra will be on your left side about 1 kilometer up the road
Driving directions via Puriscal (15 minutes slower, winding road; entirely paved)
- Take the road from San Jose to Ciudad Colon. Once you’re in Ciudad Colon, look out for a sign saying “no hay paso,” which means you’re going on to a one-way street.
- Turn right at the gas station and then left at the next street, and you will see a green AmaTierra sign up high (on a car wash building) stating you are 35 kilometers from the hotel
- Go to the top of the hill through the town of Ciudad Colon and turn left before the road turns to dirt, following the paved road
- You will see a Universidad para la Paz sign on the left. Make sure you follow the road out of town (do not turn hard right to the University for Peace), but veer slightly right after that sign and go uphill towards Puriscal.
- After about 20 minutes, you will arrive in Puriscal. About 300 meters past the gas station on the right, you will see a sign for Turrubares/Orotina/Jaco – turn left there, in front of the Red Cross/ICE building
- Follow about 3 blocks past the church, and just after the stop light, you will see a white sign that says Turrubares/Orotina/Jaco, where you will turn right after the sign and take this paved road past the cemeteries, continuing to AmaTierra
- The Hotel is located 17 kilometers or 20 minutes away from Puriscal
- It is on the right side of the road 2 kilometers before reaching San Pablo, and you will see a green AmaTierra sign 200 meters before to let you know you are close.
It is easy to find and the road is paved the entire way – simply look for the living green fence and wooden gate. If the gate is closed, just honk and the guard will open the gate.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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