There are few better places to roll out a mat than Costa Rica, whether that is in the heart of the rainforest or right on the beach. The country is packed with world-class wellness centres, and the hardest part of planning a trip is choosing between them. This is our impartial guide to the best yoga retreats in Costa Rica, grouped by region and price. Use it to find the right fit.
Some retreats pair yoga with surfing, detox, meditation or even permaculture; others are pure stillness and spa. Whatever you are after, and whatever your budget, there is a match here. Having run a retreat space ourselves and stayed at several of these in person, we know what separates a genuinely restorative retreat from a glossy website, and that perspective shapes every pick below.
Key Takeaways
- Costa Rica has yoga retreats for every budget, from around $515 for a week at Peace Retreat to $4,500+ at luxury centres like Blue Spirit and Blue Osa.
- The main yoga hubs are the Nicoya Peninsula (Nosara, Santa Teresa), Guanacaste, the Central Valley, the Osa Peninsula and the Caribbean coast.
- Nosara is the country’s yoga capital, home to Blue Spirit, Bodhi Tree and the Harmony Hotel.
- For an all-inclusive luxury stay, The Retreat Costa Rica and Bodhi Tree lead the pack; for value, Peace Retreat and Anamaya’s dorms.
- Most retreats run week-long programs year-round, so timing comes down to the season and the specific retreat theme you want.
Yoga Retreats in Costa Rica at a Glance
Here is the quick overview before the detail below.
| Retreats compared | 10, across 5 regions |
| Price range | $515 (5 days) to $4,500+ (per week) |
| Yoga capital | Nosara, on the Nicoya Peninsula |
| Best value | Peace Retreat, Playa Negra ($515) |
| Most luxurious | The Retreat, Bodhi Tree, Blue Spirit |
| When to go | Year-round; dry season Dec–Apr for reliable weather |
The 10 Best Yoga Retreats in Costa Rica Compared
Here are our 10 picks side by side. Compare region, price and who each one suits before reading the detail below.
Costa Rica Yoga Retreats Compared
| Retreat | Region | From (per person) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Retreat | Playa Negra, Guanacaste | $515 / 5 days | Value, solo travellers |
| Anamaya | Santa Teresa | $795 / week | Customisable, solo women (dorms) |
| Danyasa | Dominical (South Pacific) | $1,000 | Eco-conscious, yoga + surf |
| Samasati | Puerto Viejo, Caribbean | $1,000 | Rainforest, couples, small groups |
| Blue Osa | Osa Peninsula | $1,500 | All levels, remote nature + spa |
| Bodhi Tree | Nosara | $2,000 | Yoga + fitness, luxury eco-lodge |
| The Sanctuary | Puntarenas jungle | $2,500 | Deep disconnection, teacher training |
| Blue Spirit | Nosara | $2,500 | Holistic, big group retreats |
| The Retreat | Atenas, Central Valley | $350 / night | 5-star wellness, couples |
| Harmony (classes) | Nosara (Playa Guiones) | Varies | Daily drop-in classes |
Nosara: Costa Rica’s Yoga Capital
If there is one town synonymous with yoga in Costa Rica, it is Nosara on the Nicoya Peninsula. Its laid-back Blue Zone energy has drawn wellness centres for decades. Pair a retreat here with our guide to things to do in Nosara.
Blue Spirit, Nosara
Blue Spirit has hosted holistic, world-class retreats above Playa Guiones since 2009, and it is the choice for big-group and multi-faculty programs. Its Wisdom & Well-Being weeks (January to March) sell out fast, and group retreats run for up to 100 participants. Expect roughly $2,500 to $4,500 for a week; contact the resort for exact rates. Check nearby stays on Booking.
Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort, Nosara
Bodhi Tree is a luxurious eco-lodge whose signature six-night retreat bundles daily yoga, holistic classes, a surf lesson, a spa treatment and a sound bath, from about $3,297 double. It also runs pilates, cycling, surf and barre retreats, plus a 200-hour teacher training, with two saltwater pools and a beach five minutes away. Check availability on Booking.
Bonus: The Harmony Hotel, Playa Guiones
The Harmony Hotel on Playa Guiones is a beautiful base for restorative yoga even between formal retreats, with daily group and private classes at its healing centre. A lovely, lower-commitment option if you want a yoga-friendly hotel rather than a full program.
Santa Teresa and the Puntarenas Jungle
The southern Nicoya Peninsula around Santa Teresa is Nosara’s more bohemian cousin, with surf-and-yoga culture and jungle hideaways. See our guide to things to do in Santa Teresa to round out a trip.
Anamaya, Santa Teresa
Anamaya sits on a hilltop with 270 degrees of ocean coastline, a saltwater infinity pool, spa and restaurant, and it is the pick for a customisable week: add surfing, ziplining, horseback riding or even circus training. Saturday-to-Saturday programs run year-round with rotating international teachers. Women-only dorm beds start around $795 a week, making it one of the better-value luxury options.
The Sanctuary at Two Rivers
The Sanctuary is a 40-acre jungle retreat centre built by yogis as an RYS 200 registered school, made for deep disconnection. Its in-house Soul to Sanctuary retreats mix yoga, Thai massage, breathwork, jungle dance and gong baths, and you can even host your own group of up to 16. From about $2,500 a week.
Danyasa Eco-Retreat, Dominical
Down on the South Pacific coast, Danyasa is an intimate, eco-chic lodge for private retreats, daily classes and teacher training, with year-round programs from around $1,000. Aerial yoga, seasonal wellness weeks and add-on yoga-and-surf packages make it a good pick for the eco-conscious traveller.
Guanacaste: Best Value
Up in Guanacaste near Tamarindo, the beaches are golden and the retreats can be surprisingly affordable. It is also a lovely region to explore beyond the mat, see Playa Negra.
Peace Retreat, Playa Negra
Peace Retreat proves a private retreat does not have to break the bank. This boutique wellness centre near Tamarindo blends Hatha, Kundalini, Vinyasa and restorative yoga, welcomes all levels, and includes airport transfers, accommodation, meals, massages and daily classes. Five-day packages start at just $515, and seven-day at $733, the best value on this list.
Central Valley: The Retreat Costa Rica (Our First-Hand Pick)
Perched on a crystal-quartz mountain above the rainforest near Atenas, The Retreat is a 5-star holistic healing oasis owned by wellness coach and chef Diana Stobo. Of everywhere on this list, it is the one we have stayed at ourselves, and the Vida Mia Spa, with its Ayurveda-focused Thai yoga massage, was the highlight of our visit.
The fully stocked Yoga House opens onto sweeping valley views with room for 15 to 20, and the wellness packages, from couples’ intimacy weeks to burnout recovery, are built for real results. Stays start around $350 per person per night with all meals included at Boca Dulce restaurant. Check availability on Booking.
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Osa Peninsula and the Caribbean Coast
For something more remote, two retreats bookend the country: one deep in the wild Osa, the other in the Caribbean rainforest.
Blue Osa, Osa Peninsula
Blue Osa is an eco-friendly spa and resort on the Golfo Dulce, not far from Corcovado, with an open-air studio overlooking the beach and tropical gardens. It runs exclusive retreats, teacher training and self-curated yoga-and-spa vacations for all levels, with poolside treatment rooms and rainforest botanicals. From about $1,500 a week. Check availability on Booking.
Samasati, Puerto Viejo
On protected rainforest land on the Caribbean coast, Samasati is an eco-hotel that puts you right in the jungle. Its packages, like the Blue Lotus and the women’s Awaken Your Soul retreat, include vegetarian meals, daily yoga, breathwork and nature activities such as jungle bathing and night hikes. From around $1,000 a week.
Yoga Retreats in Costa Rica by Budget
One of the most common questions is simply what a retreat costs. Here is how our picks break down by price.
Most affordable
Peace Retreat is the standout value at $515 for five days, all in. Anamaya’s women-only dorms (around $795 a week) and Danyasa (from about $1,000) round out the budget end without sacrificing setting or quality.
Mid-range
Samasati and Blue Osa (roughly $1,000 to $1,500 a week) hit the sweet spot: eco-lodges in beautiful nature with proper programs, spa access and good food, without the top-tier price tag.
All-inclusive luxury
For a splurge, The Retreat (from $350 a night), Bodhi Tree (from about $3,297 double) and Blue Spirit ($2,500 to $4,500) deliver 5-star wellness, gourmet meals and full-service spas. These are the ones to book for a milestone trip.
How to Choose the Right Yoga Retreat
With this many options, the choice comes down to a few honest questions. Having run a retreat space ourselves, we have a clear sense of what matters most. Here are the ones to weigh first:
- Budget: decide your nightly ceiling before anything else, it narrows the list fast (see the budget breakdown above).
- Setting: beach (Nosara, Santa Teresa, Playa Negra), rainforest (Samasati, The Sanctuary) or mountain (The Retreat)?
- Programme: pure yoga and stillness, or yoga plus surf, fitness or adventure?
- Group size: intimate (Peace Retreat, Danyasa) or a big multi-faculty week (Blue Spirit)?
- Experience level: most welcome beginners, but confirm the retreat’s focus matches yours.
Also check the best time to visit Costa Rica against your travel dates. For the rest of the trip, our guide to the best places to stay in Costa Rica helps.
Final Thoughts on Yoga Retreats in Costa Rica
From a $515 week in Guanacaste to a 5-star mountain oasis in the Central Valley, the range of yoga retreats in Costa Rica really does have something for every type of yogi. Match the setting, budget and programme to what you actually want, and the rest takes care of itself.
Have you been on a yoga retreat in Costa Rica, or is one on your list? Which of these would you choose?
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a yoga retreat in Costa Rica cost?
Prices range widely. Budget retreats like Peace Retreat start around $515 for five days all-inclusive, mid-range eco-lodges run about $1,000 to $1,500 a week, and luxury centres such as Blue Spirit and Bodhi Tree can reach $3,000 to $4,500 a week.
Where is the best place for yoga in Costa Rica?
Nosara on the Nicoya Peninsula is the country’s yoga capital, home to Blue Spirit, Bodhi Tree and the Harmony Hotel. Santa Teresa, Guanacaste, the Osa Peninsula and the Central Valley all have excellent retreats too, so the best region depends on the setting and budget you want.
When is the best time to do a yoga retreat in Costa Rica?
Most retreats run year-round. The dry season (December to April) has the most reliable weather, while the green season (May to November) is quieter and cheaper. Pick your dates around the specific retreat theme you want and the season that suits you.
Are there affordable yoga retreats in Costa Rica?
Yes. Peace Retreat in Playa Negra starts at $515 for five days including transfers, meals, massages and daily yoga, and Anamaya’s women-only dorms start around $795 a week. You do not need a luxury budget to do a proper retreat here.
Do you need yoga experience to attend a retreat?
No. Most Costa Rica retreats welcome all levels, including complete beginners, and many offer classes tailored to different abilities. Just check that the retreat’s focus and intensity match what you are looking for.
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