8 Day Wellness Reset: Yoga, Detox & Beachfront Rejuvenation in Costa Rica

Paradise Wellness Center sits directly on Cocles Beach, one of Costa Rica's most laid-back Caribbean stretches. The property is set back just steps from the sand, with gardens that attract morpho butterflies, birds, and monkeys in the trees above. The rooms are new, clean, and designed with calm, minimal aesthetics—natural fabrics, air conditioning, and a feng shui energy that helps you settle quickly. Some rooms have ocean views from private terraces; others open onto the tropical garden. All have private kitchens, which is handy if you want to make your own smoothies or store fruit.

Mornings start with sunrise meditation and yoga, led by Katalina, who keeps the practice accessible for all levels. After breakfast, there's usually a healing session—this could be a workshop on emotional release, a breathwork session, a sound healing, or a personal health consult with Fran, who is a detox specialist and applied kinesiology practitioner. He and Katalina both have backgrounds in health coaching and psychology, and they personalize the week around what you're hoping to address, whether it's weight loss, stress, a health reset, or just some serious relaxation.

Afternoons are the adventurous part. You'll take group excursions to nearby beaches, jungle trails, waterfalls, and rivers. You'll paddleboard and kayak, swim in warm Caribbean water, and visit a permaculture fruit forest where you'll eat fruit straight from the trees. There's also optional surfing with instructors, ziplining, and white-water rafting nearby if you want more adrenaline. Back at the house, afternoons are free for hammocks, beach walks, or a massage.

Dinners are a highlight—a local chef prepares raw or high-raw gourmet meals that are plated beautifully and served at a big communal table. After dinner, artist friends sometimes drop by for live music, fire spinning, or handpan performances. The whole week feels less like a structured retreat and more like staying with friends who happen to be amazing hosts and healers. With only about 13 guests, you'll actually get to know people, and many leave with genuine friendships.

What's included

- 8 nights accommodation in beachfront studio or suite - 3 daily delicious and nutritious plant-based meals - Unlimited coconut water and tropical fruit - Daily yoga and meditation classes - Wellness workshops and healing activities - Cooking class - 30-minute massage - Surf lessons with instructors - Guided nature hikes and excursions - Group excursions and activities - Transportation during the retreat - Supported detox program - Pre- and post-retreat support from the team - Free parking and luggage storage - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments