Travelin the Now
Pura Vida
Not a Typical Retreat, Not a Standard Group Trip, but Something In Between.
12 days Retreat Costa Rica
What makes this Costa Rican trip so special is that we take our time to explore everything consciously and feel a real connection with Costa Rica's nature, our fellow travelers, and ourselves. Led by Elise, our cheerful guide, we embark on a 12-day adventure of self-discovery and cultural immersion. We'll visit beautiful places like Manuel Antonio, Uvita, Montezuma, Rincon de la Vieja, La Fortuna, and Puerto Viejo. During this trip, you can join mindfulness sessions and unique experiences like Ecstatic Dance. We dive deep into Costa Rica's rich Pura Vida culture, from its calm Caribbean coast to lush jungles and invigorating hot springs. By the end of the journey, you'll feel refreshed and free, with wonderful memories to cherish. This retreat is all about mindfulness and bonding with Costa Rica, ourselves, and our fellow travelers.
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Day 1 -
Take a breather after a long journey at a cozy hotel in San José.
Let the journey begin! You arrive by plane in San José and check into a charming hotel in a delightful area of the capital city.
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Day 2 -
Cozy meet-up evening with a sunset view.
We'll have breakfast in San José before heading to the stunning Manuel Antonio, where many monkeys and sloths await you! In the evening, we'll gather for a meet-up at Costa Rica's most beautiful sunset bar, enjoying cocktails and a breathtaking sunset view!
![Monkeys Cahuita National Park Costa Rica](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.travelin-the-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tuxpi.com_.1712104173.jpg?media=1722695579)
Day 3 -
Enjoy a free day in Manuel Antonio, so you can either relax or embrace adventure!
Today is a free day. Enjoy a well-deserved relaxing day. You can choose to go for a kayak tour through the mangroves or visit the National Park. Alternatively, you can join our travel guide Elise for a mindful morning at the beautiful Biesanz beach, where you have a great chance of spotting a sloth!
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Day 4 - Dance together at an ecstatic mini-festival, living in the moment!
Get ready for Travelin' the Now! We're going to dance at a sunday mini-festival in Uvita at the beautiful community Awake. t's outdoors, in a beautiful spot next to a river where you can even swim. The perfect place to truly live in the moment! Awake is the best and the most beautiful place in Costa Rica for ecstatic dance surrounded with other free spirits and nature!
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Day 5 - Speedboat to the magical hippie village of Montezuma!
We're taking a speedboat to the hippie village of Montezuma! A village where you can truly unwind. We'll stay at a beautiful location overlooking the sea and jungle, where you can often spot wildlife from your balcony! With a bridge over the jungle, you can easily stroll into the charming village filled with live music, delightful restaurants, and cozy bars.
![](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.travelin-the-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tuxpi.com_.1708549701-1.jpg?media=1722695579)
Day 6 - Mindful morning at the impressive waterfalls of Montezuma
We'll have breakfast with a stunning view, followed by a mindful morning at the waterfalls. If there's anything magical, it's the waterfalls of Montezuma! For the adventurous, you can even jump off the waterfalls, bringing out your inner childlike excitement! You can also enjoy swimming and relaxing here, immersing yourself completely in the present moment.
![](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.travelin-the-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tuxpi.com_.1713306451.jpg?media=1722695579)
Day 7 - Free day at Montezuma opt. Quad naar Santa Teresa
Today is a free day in Montezuma! You can choose to take a surf lesson or go on a quad bike adventure towards the coast to Santa Teresa, a cool and trendy yoga spot with plenty of fun bars and restaurants.
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Day 8 - Begin your day with a mindful morning of yoga or surfing before we go to the La Fortuna
To reach one of the most breathtaking places on earth, we board the bus to continue our journey to La Fortuna. In the evening, we offer an optional night tour for those interested, where we'll explore to see what birds, reptiles, spiders, frogs, and more we can spot!
![](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.travelin-the-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tuxpi.com_.1712106039.jpg?media=1722695579)
Day 9 - Immerse yourself in the beautiful blue waters of Rio Celeste and enjoy a delicious Costa Rican dinner.
Enjoy your free morning where you can optionally choose from exciting excursions like zip-lining, rafting, or simply a relaxing morning for yourself. In the late afternoon, we'll head to Rio Celeste, where you can immerse yourself in this beautiful blue river. We'll dine nearby, enjoying delicious food prepared by a local family! Get to know the authentic Costa Rican cuisine, and if you're lucky, you might spot some beautiful birds here too!
![Hot Springs La Fortuna Drinks Group Trip](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.travelin-the-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tuxpi.com_.1712109980.jpg?media=1722695579)
Day 10 - Special bonding session in the hot springs with candlelight in La Fortuna.
We'll start the day with a mindful session, followed by a delightful free day. La Fortuna is a charming village with lovely shops, cafes, and restaurants. You can also opt for an excursion or take a walk to a nearby waterfall today! In the evening, we'll gather with candlelight and drinks at the hot springs for a fun and humorous bonding session! Psst... This is my favorite evening! They're like natural jacuzzis but in the jungle! 😉
![](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.travelin-the-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tuxpi.com_.1708551468.jpg?media=1722695579)
Day 11 - Grateful and filled with cherished memories, we return to San José.
From La Fortuna, we journey back to San José, grateful for a wonderful vacation with fantastic open-minded people. You feel completely happy and recharged!
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Day 12 - Heading back home! Want to see more of Costa Rica? Book (with us) for more adventures!
If you have more time and would like to explore other parts of Costa Rica, feel free to ask us for tips and book with us to extend your stay for a few extra days or weeks!
![](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.travelin-the-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tuxpi.com_.1712104458.jpg?media=1722695579)
Day 1 -
After a long
journey at a
cozy hotel
in San José.
Let the journey begin! You arrive by plane in San José and check into a charming hotel in a delightful area of the capital city.
![](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.travelin-the-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tuxpi.com_.1712103444.jpg?media=1722695579)
Day 2 -
Cozy meet-up evening with
a sunset view.
We'll have breakfast in San José before heading to the stunning Manuel Antonio, where many monkeys and sloths await you! In the evening, we'll gather for a meet-up at Costa Rica's most beautiful sunset bar, enjoying cocktails and a breathtaking sunset view!
![Monkeys Cahuita National Park Costa Rica](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.travelin-the-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tuxpi.com_.1712104173.jpg?media=1722695579)
Day 3 -
Enjoy a free
day in
Manuel Antonio,
so you can either relax or embrace adventure!
Today is a free day. Enjoy a well-deserved relaxing day. You can choose to go for a kayak tour through the mangroves or visit the National Park. Alternatively, you can join our travel guide Elise for a mindful morning at the beautiful Biesanz beach, where you have a great chance of spotting a sloth!
![](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.travelin-the-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tuxpi.com_.1712105110.jpg?media=1722695579)
Day 4 - Dance together at an ecstatic
mini-festival,
living in the moment!
Get ready for Travelin' the Now! We're going to dance at a sunday mini-festival in Uvita at the beautiful community Awake. t's outdoors, in a beautiful spot next to a river where you can even swim. The perfect place to truly live in the moment! Awake is the best and the most beautiful place in Costa Rica for ecstatic dance surrounded with other free spirits and nature!
![Retreat Costa Rica 2024](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.travelin-the-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tuxpi.com_.1715115376.jpg?media=1722695579)
Day 5 -
Speedboat
to the magical
hippie village of Montezuma!
We're taking a speedboat to the hippie village of Montezuma! A village where you can truly unwind. We'll stay at a beautiful location overlooking the sea and jungle, where you can often spot wildlife from your balcony! With a bridge over the jungle, you can easily stroll into the charming village filled with live music, delightful restaurants, and cozy bars.
![](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.travelin-the-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tuxpi.com_.1708549701-1.jpg?media=1722695579)
Day 6 - Mindful morning at the impressive
waterfalls of Montezuma
We'll have breakfast with a stunning view, followed by a mindful morning at the waterfalls. If there's anything magical, it's the waterfalls of Montezuma! For the adventurous, you can even jump off the waterfalls, bringing out your inner childlike excitement! You can also enjoy swimming and relaxing here, immersing yourself completely in the present moment.
![](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.travelin-the-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tuxpi.com_.1713306451.jpg?media=1722695579)
Day 7 -
Free day at
Montezuma
opt. Quad naar
Santa Teresa
Today is a free day in Montezuma! You can choose to take a surf lesson or go on a quad bike adventure towards the coast to Santa Teresa, a cool and trendy yoga spot with plenty of fun bars and restaurants.
![](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.travelin-the-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tuxpi.com_.1712105520.jpg?media=1722695579)
Day 8 - Begin
your day
with a
mindful
morning of yoga
or surfing before we go to the La Fortuna
To reach one of the most breathtaking places on earth, we board the bus to continue our journey to La Fortuna. In the evening, we offer an optional night tour for those interested, where we'll explore to see what birds, reptiles, spiders, frogs, and more we can spot!
![](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.travelin-the-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tuxpi.com_.1712106039.jpg?media=1722695579)
Day 9 - Immerse yourself in the beautiful blue
waters of
Rio Celeste and enjoy a delicious Costa Rican dinner.
Enjoy your free morning where you can optionally choose from exciting excursions like zip-lining, rafting, or simply a relaxing morning for yourself. In the late afternoon, we'll head to Rio Celeste, where you can immerse yourself in this beautiful blue river. We'll dine nearby, enjoying delicious food prepared by a local family! Get to know the authentic Costa Rican cuisine, and if you're lucky, you might spot some beautiful birds here too!
![Hot Springs La Fortuna Drinks Group Trip](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.travelin-the-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tuxpi.com_.1712109980.jpg?media=1722695579)
Day 10 -
Special
bonding
session in the
hot springs with candlelight in La Fortuna.
We'll start the day with a mindful session, followed by a delightful free day. La Fortuna is a charming village with lovely shops, cafes, and restaurants. You can also opt for an excursion or take a walk to a nearby waterfall today! In the evening, we'll gather with candlelight and drinks at the hot springs for a fun and humorous bonding session! Psst... This is my favorite evening! They're like natural jacuzzis but in the jungle! 😉
![](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.travelin-the-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tuxpi.com_.1708551468.jpg?media=1722695579)
Day 11 -
Grateful
and filled
with
cherished
memories, we return to San José.
From La Fortuna, we journey back to San José, grateful for a wonderful vacation with fantastic open-minded people. You feel completely happy and recharged!
![](https://usercontent.one/wp/www.travelin-the-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tuxpi.com_.1708987020-1.jpg?media=1722695579)
Day 12 -
Heading back
home!
Want to
see more
of Costa Rica? Book (with us) for more adventures!
If you have more time and would like to explore other parts of Costa Rica, feel free to ask us for tips and book with us to extend your stay for a few extra days or weeks!
Spiritual | Retreat Costa Rica
Our Spiritual Retreat provides a safe haven for anyone looking to take a small step out of their comfort zone and move a little closer to themselves, the Costa Rican culture and landscapes! It's a nice mix between a Group Trip and a Retreat. With this journey we take moments to connect so that we really feel the Pura Vida culture of Costa Rica.
This journey is also suitable for those with no prior "spiritual" experiences but are open to it. We keep things approachable and realistic for everyone.Â
Discover the Magic of Cacao Ceremonies with the Bribri Tribe
Indulge your senses in the rich traditions of the indigenous Bribri tribe as you partake in their cacao ceremonie. Immerse yourself in the healing energies of raw cacao, guided by the healer and the wisdom and rituals passed down through generations of the BriBri. A very special experience!
Find Peace and Presence in Mindful Sessions
Come "in the Now" with this spiritual retreat through our mindful sessions. This mindfulness sessions are about feeling gratefulness and reconnecting with the present moment to cultivate inner peace amidst the beauty of this trip.
Forge Deep Connections in Connection Sessions
Forge meaningful connections with like-minded souls in our connection sessions. Experience soulful exercises designed to foster authentic connections and community spirit. We experience the power of sharing!
Ecstatic Dance
We Ecstatic Dance at the serene spiritual community of Awake in Uvita. Held outdoors in a picturesque location near a river. You can dance the way you feel on electronic music. It's almost a festival where happiness and joy is shared by all the people on the dance floor! If dancing isn't your vibe, feel free to take a refreshing swim or simply relax on the grass and soak in the surroundings—an experience in itself in this spiritual retreat!
Nature's Healing:
Reconnect with the healing power of nature as you explore Costa Rica's energy, pristine rainforests, majestic waterfalls, and tranquil beaches.
Eco | Retreat Costa Rica
We sleep in where we can eco-accommodations at central locations surrounded by lot's of wildlife. If you travel alone, you'll automatically share a room with 1 person of the same gender.Â
Accommodations may change because of availability. Don't worry. We always offer equivalent alternatives! Find here more information about this eco retreat in Costa Rica
Mindfulness | Retreat Costa Rica
At Travelin the Now, our retreats are designed to nourish the mind, body, and soul through mindfulness practices that foster gratitude, self-love, and presence in the moment. Throughout the journey, our dedicated mindfulness sessions provide a space for introspection and growth, guiding participants to cultivate gratitude for the beauty around them, nurture a deeper sense of self-love, and develop a heightened awareness of the present moment.
In addition to mindfulness sessions, our retreats feature connection sessions aimed at fostering meaningful relationships both with oneself and with fellow travelers. These sessions provide an opportunity for introspective exercises to better understand oneself, as well as group activities and discussions designed to facilitate genuine connections within the group.
Moreover, being mindful extends to our eco-conscious accommodations, where participants can connect with nature and minimize their environmental footprint. Additionally, our curated experiences with locals offer a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich tapestry of Costa Rican culture, fostering a deeper connection with the local community and promoting mindfulness in our engagement with the world around us.
Through these mindfulness practices, connections, eco-accommodations, and cultural experiences, participants not only deepen their understanding of themselves but also forge authentic connections with others and the environment, creating a supportive and enriching community that enhances the overall retreat experience.
You will go home refreshed with this happy and mindful "Travelin the Now" spirit!
Book Your Trip!
Seeking a transformative travel experience? Join us on a journey of connection, adventure, and mindfulness in the breathtaking landscapes of Costa Rica. Our trips are designed for those who crave new encounters, sustainable exploration, and cherished memories. Immerse yourself in the heart of this beautiful country and embark on a vacation that leaves a positive footprint. Book now and be part of an unforgettable, mindful adventure!
- San José
- Manuel Antonio Park
- Uvita
- Montezuma
- La Fortuna National Park
- Rio Celeste
- San José
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