Retreats in Costa Rica

Retreats in Costa Rica: regions and seasons

Many retreat centres sit on the Pacific side. The Nicoya Peninsula, with Nosara, Santa Teresa and Montezuma, is known for surf-town yoga; the central Pacific coast runs from Jacó to Manuel Antonio; and inland, the area around Arenal volcano offers rainforest and hot springs.

The dry season runs from about December to April and is the busiest. From May to November the green season brings afternoon rain and quieter beaches, and September and October are usually the wettest months on the Pacific coast.

This page includes 5 yoga retreats and 4 plant medicine retreats. 17 of the 19 programmes here start between $614 and $4,100 per person, and the median starting price is $2,000.

International flights land at San José or at Liberia in Guanacaste, which is closer to the Nicoya beaches. Some roads to the beach towns are unpaved, so ask whether transfers are included and how long they take.

Length

3–26 days

Median length

6 days

Starting prices, per person

$614–$4,100 (17 of 19)

Median starting price

$2,000

Prices are converted from each host's currency at the European Central Bank reference rate of November 3, 2026.

Before you book

• In the green season, ask how the schedule changes on rainy afternoons.
• Ask which airport is closest and whether transfers are included.
• Check what the price covers: the room, meals, excursions and any surf lessons.

Frequently asked questions