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Yoga and Meditation Holiday in Montezuma Costa Rica
Flash Sale! Book between April 30 and May 5th, and receive $50/person off our early-bird prices!
This yoga and wellness retreat has it all! This retreat is in a stunning paradise location with luxurious accommodations overlooking the ocean. There is a large yoga deck with ocean and jungle views and daily yoga classes for all experience levels. The resort also has a lap pool, lounge pool, fitness center, spa rooms, and open dining room surrounded by natural rainforest and waterfalls. It is a short walk from the charming beach town of Montezuma and the surf beach of Playa Grande. It is a short drive from the towns of Santa Teresa and Malpais as well as the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve.
As an added bonus, guests who book this retreat are eligible to stay extra nights before or after the retreat at the amazing resort venue at a discounted rate!
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Highlights
- Daily Vinyasa Flow and Yin yoga classes
- Pranayama, and meditation classes for all experience levels
- Use of lap pool, lounge pool, and fitness center
- Large yoga deck with ocean and jungle views
- Amazing memorable excursions
- 5 nights luxury accommodations
- Healthy, delicious, organic food
- Rejuvenating spa treatments
- Extra nights at the resort for a discounted rate
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (US$ 52 per person)
Juan Santamaría International Airport (US$ 52 per person)
Tambor Airport (US$ 40 per person)
Accommodation
Triple, and Quad Bungalows (Can be private or shared)
7 Bali Deluxe Rooms are available as triple or quad bungalows. They have a king-sized bed 2 single beds on the main level and 2 single beds in a loft. They have Balinese-inspired rooflines, large outdoor decks, kitchenettes, king-sized beds, high ceilings, excellent views of the giant Pochote tree, lap swimming pool, and restaurant.
Double Bungalow (Private)
1 Bali Delux Room is available as a double bungalow. It has a king-sized bed that can be split into 2 single beds and is wheelchair accessible. It has a Balinese-inspired roofline, large outdoor decks, kitchenettes, king-sized beds, high ceilings, excellent views of the giant Pochote tree, lap swimming pool, and restaurant.
Private double or single villas
4 Single or Double Villas (Private)
These 4 houses are available as double or single villas. They come with a canopy king-sized bed and sofa bed. They are built to the highest of standards with features such as an outdoor double head sky shower, green flat roofs, large outdoor decks, kitchenettes, king-sized beds, queen-sized sofa sleepers, and welcoming views of the lounge pool and jungle.
Program
Note: The schedule of excursions listed below is subject to change based on availability, weather conditions, etc. This itinerary is also customizable for each guest – you are welcome to sign up for different excursions and set your own schedule of excursions based on when they are offered. You will have an opportunity to sign up for the excursions you want, and will only be charged for the ones you sign up for.
Day 1 - Monday
Welcome to Costa Rica! Once you arrive at Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia or Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, you will take a shuttle to Mantra Yoga School in Montezuma. Alternatively, you can take a connecting flight to Tambor Airport and from there, take a 30-minute taxi or shuttle ride to the resort.
- 3:00 pm – Check-in starts (Guests who arrive before 3:00 pm are welcome to explore the resort or town of Montezuma while waiting for their room.
- 3:00 – 5:00 – Guests who have arrived can get settled, sign up for excursions or spa treatments, relax, meet other guests, or explore
- 2:00 - 5:00 pm - Snack available
- 5:15 pm – Opening Circle/ Introductions
- 5:15 - 6:15 pm – 60-minute sunset yin yoga and meditation
- 7:00 pm - Dinner
Day 2 - Tuesday
- 6:30 – 7:30 am – Fruit, juice, tea available for anyone who wants a light snack before the vinyasa class
- 7:30 – 8:30 am – 60-minute Vinyasa Flow yoga
- 8:30 – 9:00 am - Breakfast
- 9:00 am – 3:30 pm – Excursion: Tortuga Island Snorkeling Tour
- 1:00 pm - Lunch
- 3:30 pm - Return to Aves Resort
- 4:00 pm - Snack
- 5:00 pm - 75-minute sunset yin and meditation
- 7:00 pm - Dinner
Day 3 - Wednesday
- 6:30 – 7:30 am – Fruit, juice, tea available for anyone who wants a light snack before the vinyasa class
- 7:30 – 8:30 am – 60-minute Vinyasa Flow yoga
- 8:30 – 9:30 am - Breakfast
- 9:30 am – Excursion – Montezuma Waterfall Hike
- 12:00 pm - Lunch
- 1:00 - 3:30 pm - Excursion: Canopy Zip Line Tour
- 4:00 pm – Snack
- 5:00 pm - 75-minute sunset yin yoga and meditation
- 7:00 pm - Dinner
Day 4 - Thursday
- 6:30 – 7:30 am – Fruit, juice, tea available for anyone who wants a light snack before the vinyasa class
- 7:30 – 8:30 am – 60-minute Vinyasa Flow yoga
- 8:30 – 9:30 am - Breakfast
- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm – Excursion – Cabo Blanco Hiking Tour with lunch
- 4:00 pm – Snack
- 5:00 pm - 75-minute sunset yin yoga and meditation
- 7:00 pm - Dinner
Day 5 - Friday
- 6:30 – 7:30 am – Fruit, juice, tea available for anyone who wants a light snack before the vinyasa class
- 7:30 – 8:30 am – 60-minute Vinyasa Flow yoga
- 8:30 – 9:30 am - Breakfast
- 9:30 am – Excursion – For those who want to do the ATV Jungle Tour, you’ll be transported to the ATV location.
- 12:00 pm - Lunch
- 2:00 pm - Snack
- 3:30 - 9:00 pm - Excursion: Bioluminescence Boat and Swimming Tour
- 9:00 pm - Dinner
Day 6 – Saturday
- 6:30 – 7:30 am – Fruit, juice, tea available for anyone who wants a light snack before the vinyasa class
- 7:30 – 8:30 am – 60-minute Vinyasa Flow yoga
- 8:30 – 9:00 am - Closing Circle
- 9:00 - 10:00 am - Breakfast
- 10:00 am – Check-out
Included excursions
The package includes one excursion: Montezuma Waterfall Hike
Additional excursions are available for purchase, so guests can customize their retreat with the excursions of their choice.
Additional excursion prices are:
- Cabo Blanco Hiking Tour: $45
- ATV Tour: $150
- Horseback Riding: $70
- Surfing Lesson: $70
- Snorkeling Tour: $80
- Canopy Zipline Tour: $60
- Bioluminescence Tour: $90
- Scuba Dive Tour: $200
Instructors
Brad Haws
Brad has been practicing yoga as a student for 20 years and completed his 200-hour yoga teacher training certification in early 2021. He's a Kinesiologist and former personal trainer. He also regularly practices and studies meditation, presence, spiritual awakening, and Ayurvedic medicine. After experiencing a yoga retreat in Costa Rica in early 2020, it became his dream to one day host yoga retreats in a beautiful, tropical location. Now he's very excited to turn his dream into reality and share his passion for yoga with guests and students at Mantra Yoga and Meditation School in Costa Rica.
Retreat location
The retreat is located on a 40-acre hillside property next to Montezuma River overlooking the ocean. It is about a 3-hour bus/shuttle ride from Liberia International Airport (LIR), or a 4-5 hour bus/shuttle/ferry ride from San Jose.
The resort is about a 30-minute drive to the famous towns of Santa Teresa and Malpais, the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, and the Tambor Airport (TMU), and it is a short walk from beautiful cascading waterfalls and the fun, charismatic beach town of Montezuma. The property features a majestic pachote tree, two pools, fitness centre, spa rooms, and open dining area.
Food
Delicious heathy meals and snacks are prepared onsite daily with fresh local ingredients by a local chef. There are diverse meal options to accommodate preferences and dietary restrictions, including vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian diets.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Besides the Waterfall Hike that is included in the price, additional excursions are available for purchase:
- Tortuga Island Snorkeling Tour - 80 USD
- Surfing lesson - 70 USD
- Canopy Zip Line Tour - 60 USD
- Bioluminescence Swimming and Boat Tour - 90 USD
- ATV Tour - 150 USD
- Horseback Riding - 70 USD
- Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve Hiking Tour 40 USD
- Scuba Dive Tour - 200 USD
- Private fitness or yoga session - 75 USD
Spa treatments
- Relaxation massage
- Deep-tissue massage
- Aromatherapy
- Myofascial release
- Lymphatic drainage
What's included
- 9 yoga classes (5 Vinyasa Flow and 4 Yin Yoga and Meditation classes)
- 5 nights accommodations
- Meals, snacks, and some beverages such as juice, tea, and water
- One 30-minute relaxation or deep-tissue massage
- One local excursion (Montezuma Waterfall Hike)
- Transportation between the resort and excursion locations
- Unlimited use of fitness center, lap pool, and lounge pool
What's not included
- Extra excursions or spa treatments not included in the package are available for purchase
- Laundry services
- Transfer to/from the airport
- Paypal and other payment processing fees
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
116 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 52 per person
Juan Santamaría International Airport
102 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 52 per person
Tambor Airport
11 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 40 per person
Arrival by airplane
Internationally, you can fly into the Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) near San Jose or Liberia (LIR) International Airport.
Tambor (TMU) airport is a 30-minute drive from the resort, at your request we can arrange a taxi to pick you up. The price of the taxi is 40 USD + tax (13%) each way.
Arrival by shuttle
There’s a daily shuttle departing from the Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) at 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. (mid-December to April), or at 8 a.m. (May to mid-December). The price is 50 USD + tax (13%) per person each way, and the approximate travel time is 5.5 hours (2.5 hours from the airport to Puntarenas + 1.5 hours on the ferry + 1.5 hours from Paquera to the resort).
The shuttle back to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) departs from the resort is at 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. (mid-December to April), or at 9 a.m. (May to mid-December).
From the Liberia (LIR) International Airport, there is a daily shuttle at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. (the afternoon one with a minimum of 4 passengers, this is from mid-December to April) or at 9 a.m. ( May to mid-December). The price is 50 USD + tax (13%) per person each way, and the approximate travel time is 4.5 – 5 hours.
The shuttle back to Liberia (LIR) International Airport departs from the resort at 6:15 a.m. all year round. An afternoon shuttle is available from mid to December – April with a minimum of 4 passengers and departing at 3:15 p.m.
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.
