(No availability) 5 Day Budget-Friendly Mini Yoga Holiday in Santa Teresa, Puntarenas
The listing is fully booked, get notified when dates are available
We’ll only ever send you one email notification and will never spam you
Yoga Holiday in Costa Rica Near the Beach
Join this Costa Rican yoga retreat to relax and rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. This retreat will help you get back to your roots and will have you feeling good inside and out. For travelers on a budget, this is a prime destination due to the beautiful guesthouse you will be staying at and one of the most beautiful beaches in the world that is at your disposal and only 50 meters away.
Meet the instructors
Read more
Highlights
- Twice daily yoga sessions
- Use of all yoga props and studio
- 4 nights accommodation
- Located just 50 meters from one of the most amazing beaches in the world
- Free time to relax and explore the surroundings
- Daily breakfast is provided
Skill level
- Beginner
Yoga styles
Accommodation
The guest house offers a variety of options for every traveler. Whether you are looking for a private room, space for a small group, or a bed in a dorm, they have a comfortable place for you.
On the first floor, they have six private rooms, ideal for single travelers, couples or pairs of friends. The rooms have either a double bed or two single beds. They also have two larger private rooms on the second floor, each with beds for three people.
An abundance of shared bathrooms are also located on the first floor (there are many to choose from and they are always clean!). There are also two well-equipped communal kitchens, including our signature chef’s kitchen, complete with a professional quality stove, microwave, blenders, and a giant stainless steel refrigerator. The chef’s kitchen is open to guests between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., while a second shared kitchen is available 24 hours.
Upstairs you will find the apartment plus three additional rooms with varying capacities, featuring exterior doors as well as interior doors connecting to the apartment. This allows us some flexibility in renting them out depending on the size of your group.
The apartment itself has a capacity of two people, with a full-sized bed, hot water shower, full kitchen. With the configuration upstairs, the apartment can be rented by itself, or with 1-, 2-, or 3-bedrooms attached, for a maximum capacity of 14 people. When the adjoining rooms are rented independent of the apartment, there is no access between the rooms and apartment. Scroll down to see photos and prices for our apartment and adjoining rooms.
The dorm room is also upstairs, which has beds for six people and four people available. The room has just three bunk beds, so it’s a small, comfortable dorm compared to many hostels. There’s a safe for each person that’s big enough to fit a laptop.
Girls-only dormitory
- In this room, there are 2 bunk beds and one single bed, only for women.
- Bright and airy, with vaulted ceilings.
- Maximum 5 people.
- Shared bathroom.
- Common kitchen.
- Daily small plate of fruit and coffee or tea included.
- Safe provided, padlock required.
- A good value option for girls on a budget, helping you save money and giving you the opportunity to meet fellow travelers, without being surrounded by snoring boys.
Twin bed private room
Private rooms with two single beds. These affordable, spacious rooms have exactly what you need: comfortable beds, fans, and a safe. Each has its own Zen-inspired tropical decor, hand-painted by a local artist.
- Bright and airy, with vaulted ceilings.
- Maximum 2 people.
- Shared bathroom.
- Common kitchen.
- Daily small plate of fruit and coffee or tea included.
- Safe provided, padlock required.
Double bed private room
Private rooms with double beds, maximum 2 people. Perfect for the couple seeking a romantic retreat, or the traveling buddies who want to crash for the week!
- Bright and airy, with vaulted ceilings.
- Maximum 2 people.
- Shared bathroom.
- Common kitchen.
- Daily small plate of fruit and coffee or tea included.
- Safe provided, padlock required.
Program
Enjoy the relaxing and rejuvenating yoga packages while exploring all that the area has to offer at the beautiful guesthouse and yoga center just 50 meters from one of the most amazing beaches in the world.
Awaken your mind, body, and spirit while unwinding in a tropical paradise. The retreats will help you get back to basics, feeling good inside and out. Their goal is to offer yoga packages affordable for travelers on a budget while providing plenty of opportunities for adventure, exploration, and tranquility.
In addition to deepening your yoga practice, you can learn to surf warm tropical waves, fly through the jungle on a zip line, discover raw food nutrition, or treat yourself to a calming massage with one of the personalized yoga packages. Come BREATHE with us at Casa Zen!
Sample schedule
- 08:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 09:30 - 11:00 Yoga class
- 11:00 - 18:30 Free time to make other activities, such as zipline, hiking, biking around, or just chill out on the beach
- 18:30 - 20:00 Yoga class
Instructors
Jen
Originally from British Columbia, Canada, Jen has been living and loving in Costa Rica for the last four years. She has had the privilege of studying yoga around the world and certified to teach Anusara yoga in 2010. She believes that yoga is a mental, spiritual, and physical practice that is suitable for everyone.
Retreat location
Casa Zen Guest House and Yoga Center has been a home away from home for thousands of guests from all over the world. It is located at the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in the tropical paradise of Costa Rica. Casa Zen GuestHouse and Yoga Center is only 50 meters from the warm waters and beautiful white sand beaches of Mal Pas and Santa Teresa, and close to many fantastic restaurants, supermarkets, and shops in town.
This friendly boutique hostel is surrounded by a lush garden and is ideally situated between the two main surf breaks of Playa Carmen and Santa Teresa. Whether you are a beginner surfer or a seasoned pro, you are sure to find your perfect wave. Enjoy the breathtaking sunsets from the pristine beach just a few minutes walk from your room or spend the afternoon beneath the shade of a palm tree while the waves crash in front of you. The ocean is always just a few steps away, so when its time to take a break from the sunshine, drift off in one of the cozy hammocks or have a cold drink in the rancho.
The helpful and bilingual staff is always ready to help plan other tours and activities in the area including surf lessons, canopy tours, stand up paddle boarding, visits to nearby waterfalls, fishing, sailing, snorkeling, horseback riding, ATV rentals, and more. The staff can also assist you with restaurant recommendations, reservations and travel planning, so your trip can be totally relaxing and worry-free.
Food
Help yourself to the freshly brewed Costa Rican coffee in the morning and have a seat while they serve you a healthy breakfast of seasonal local fruit (such as watermelon, papaya, pineapple, and banana), toast, butter, and jam. The complimentary breakfast is served each day from 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
- Relax with massage, manicure/pedicure, waxing, body wraps, and more
- Adventure: The best Santa Teresa and Mal Pais adventure tours, including canopy tour / zip line tour, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), horseback riding, Cabo Blanco hike, Tortuga Island snorkeling, and more
Spa treatments
Casa Zen GuestHouse and Yoga Center Costa Rica offers a variety of massages.
What's included
- 4 nights accommodation
- Two daily yoga classes
- Daily breakfast
- Yoga props
What's not included
- Additional activities
- Excursions
- Spa or treatments
- Airfare
- Airport transfer or shuttles (available at an extra cost)
- Drinks
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
299 km
Transfer not provided
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
114 km
Transfer not provided
Juan Santamaría International Airport
111 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Although there are two international airports in Costa Rica - San José (SJO) and Liberia (LIR) - there are more direct transport options from San José (SJO), so that is your best option. Once here, you can board a connecting flight out to the Tambor terminal (TMU) here on the Nicoya Peninsula. The flight itself is about 30 minutes long. Once you arrive in Tambor, a taxi will cost you around 50 USD to come to Santa Teresa (approx. one hour travel time).
If you decide to land in Liberia International Airport (LIR) there is also an option to take a small plane to Tambor (TMU) with a slightly more limited schedule.
Arrival by bus
From Juan Santa Maria International Airport (SJO), the cheapest option is the Direct Bus that leaves from the Terminal 7-10 bus station in San José. The price is approximately 16 USD, but the departure times are limited - currently leaving at 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Depending on the arrival time of your flight, if you want to take the bus you may have to spend the night in San José.
PLEASE NOTE: the Juan Santa Maria International Airport is actually located in the suburb of Alajuela, not in San José itself. To get to
the Terminal 7-10 bus station from the airport it is a 30-minute and a 20 USD taxi ride. Alternately, there are a number of buses that travel between the airport and downtown San José.
If you arrive at the SJO airport and want to take the bus from there, here are the directions for how to do it. First, take into account the arrival of the flight, make sure your flights coincide with bus schedules. You leave the airport and take a taxi to Puente Villa Bonita which is about 10 minutes from the airport. You must wait for the bus in the small bus shelter next to the bridge where there will probably be more travelers waiting for the bus. Please contact Casa Zen for the bus schedule.
From Liberia International Airport (LIR) it is a little more complicated to come by public bus - the easiest way being to take a public bus to Liberia Downtown and from there a bus to Puntarenas, then a ferry to Paquera and another bus to Santa Teresa. The recommended time and cost-effective travel option from Liberia is by semi-private shuttle with a daily schedule, please contact Casa Zen for more information.
Arrival by taxi or shuttle bus
From Juan Santa Maria International Airport (SJO) if you jump into any taxi outside the airport and say "Take me to Casa Zen in Santa Teresa!" they may charge you anywhere between 200 and 250 USD. A taxi only to Puntarenas, where you will need to board the Ferry to Paquera, will be a bit cheaper, but beware that they may try to overcharge. Then on the other side, from Paquera down to Santa Teresa, another taxi will run around 70 USD. Alternately, there is shuttle service available for about 55 USD / person, which will bring you directly from the airport to the door of Casa Zen. Shuttle departure times vary depending on the season, there may only be one departure time per day so if your flight arrives too late you may be looking at a night in Alajuela or San José before arriving out here on the beach the next day. Casa Zen can help to organize and book shuttle service, please feel free to ask them.
Arrival by rental car
This can be a fun and flexible option if it is in your budget. Rental cars can be rented directly at either airport and dropped off here in Santa Teresa. Currently, both Budget and Alamo Rental car services have offices in Santa Teresa. Prices vary, and you may be able to find discount offers online before arriving.
From Liberia International Airport (LIR) there is also the option to take a private taxi, which will be around 250 USD. The shuttle service is a great option from Liberia - departure time will vary according to season - you can contact Casa Zen for reservations.
Arrival by ferry
Unless you are driving a rental car from Liberia, you must cross the Gulf of Nicoya on the Ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera via bus, taxi, shuttle, or rental car. (NOTE: DO NOT take the ferry to Naranjo - this is a different destination, and will prolong your journey by 1-2 hours depending on the condition of the roads.) The ferry costs around 25 USD for a car to board, and a little less than 2 USD for passengers. It is quite a beautiful journey through the gulf, and lasts about one hour. The schedule is subject to change with short notice, so it is always a good idea to double-check the times, especially if you are driving a rental car. Arriving 5 minutes late to the ferry could cause you to wait 3 hours for the next one!
If your chosen arrival option is by car from Liberia Airport you do not need to take the ferry, instead take the road to Santa Cruz - Nicoya -Jicaral - Playa Naranjo - Paquera and Santa Teresa. REMEMBER, never take the road on the coast in the green season down from Samara - Coyote.
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 on arrival.
