Mística Natural is split between Villa Të Sula and The Casita Collection, two parts of the same property in Puerto Viejo, near Playa Conchal in Guanacaste. The setting is a tropical dry forest — a different landscape from Costa Rica's famous rainforests, with golden light, dry air and plenty of birds and howler monkeys moving through the trees. The Pacific is a few minutes away.

The page doesn't list a fixed daily schedule, so the day is yours to shape. Mornings tend to start early here, with birdsong and monkeys as the alarm clock, and the gardens are at their best in the soft light before the heat builds. You could walk to Playa Conchal, explore the forest around the property, or simply read in the garden. The emphasis is on doing less, not more.

What sets it apart from a standard beach hotel is the combination of forest and coast — you're not choosing between the two. It's also a small property, so it stays quiet. The page describes it as a place to experience Guanacaste's quieter side, and that's the honest summary: it's a base for a low-key week rather than a resort with a full activity programme.

There's no named instructor or structured fitness timetable on the page, so don't book expecting scheduled classes. Instead, think of it as somewhere to stay while you build your own routine — a run on the beach, a stretch session in the garden, a long walk in the forest. The property is available for retreats and events, which suggests it can host groups, but the page doesn't give details of specific retreat programmes.

Location-wise, you're in Matapalo, near Puerto Viejo and Playa Conchal, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. That puts you within easy reach of one of the country's better-known white-sand beaches, and the Liberia airport is the usual arrival point for this part of Guanacaste — though the page doesn't mention transfers, so arrange your own.

What's included

- Overnight stay at Mística Natural (Villa Të Sula or The Casita Collection) - Access to the gardens and forest surroundings

What's not included

- Meals and drinks (not mentioned as included) - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional excursions