Private Nutrition and Weight-Loss Coaching Retreat on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica

Day-to-day, this retreat shapes itself around you. Mornings typically start with breakfast (or intermittent fasting, if you prefer), with yoga or a beach walk done on your own. The scheduled anchor points are the coaching sessions with Marco — usually at 10:00 or 10:30 am — which cover nutrition, stress management, and the mindset side of eating. Afternoons are mostly yours, with optional local activities, and evenings often feature a shared dinner with Marco before you wind down, either alone or at a social event.

The mix of practical and introspective work is what sets this apart. Marco is a certified holistic health coach with a focus on behavioral psychology, so the nutrition talks cover what to eat and why, while the 'deep dive' sessions go further into the subconscious patterns that drive overeating. If you've tried diets before and fallen back into old habits, the work here aims to address the underlying triggers, with a view to changing behavior over the long term. The Reiki sessions add a gentle energetic component, but they're short, and you can dip in and out as you feel comfortable.

Location is central to the experience. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca sits on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, where the rainforest meets the ocean. The retreat is based around a few different accommodations, all near the beach, and Marco lives locally — he knows the area well and acts as your guide, pointing out sloths in the trees and taking you to his favorite tide pools. You'll have real encounters with wildlife, from the resident howler monkeys to scarlet macaws flying overhead.

This is a good fit if you want the undivided attention of a coach for a week, and the flexibility to design your own days. The retreat works for solo travelers, couples, or friends who book together (the accommodation and program adjust accordingly). Since it's one-on-one, the schedule can be tailored completely — you could add daily yoga, a surf lesson, or a massage with a local facilitator if you want, at an extra cost. While the core focus is weight loss and nutrition, a similar flexible structure is also offered as burnout and men's retreats by the same host, so the coaching style can adapt to different personal goals.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in a private room (choose from Boho Caribe Suite, Villas del Caribe, Lanna Ban Hotel, or Villa Mar) - Daily breakfast (included at hotel or provisions for self-prep) - 3 lunches and 4 dinners prepared by a private chef - Unlimited water, coffee, tea, and 7 fresh coconuts - 2-hour nutrition coaching sessions - 2-hour deep dive subconscious coaching sessions - 2 energetic Reiki healing sessions (30 minutes each) - 1 hour pre-retreat and 1 hour post-retreat online session with Marco (gift when booking through this page) - 1-hour sloth-watching tour - Guided visit to the Jaguar Rescue Center (90 minutes) - Day trip to Cahuita National Park with Marco - Wifi connection - Beach games and optional social activities (beach volleyball, bonfires) - Free parking at most accommodations

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Airport transfers (can be arranged from LIO or SJO at extra cost) - Travel insurance - Visa fees - 3 lunches and 3 dinners at local restaurants (left open for cultural experience) - Additional treatments, massages, or activities not listed - Personal expenses and tips - Optional activities like yoga, surf lessons, or extra tours (can be arranged)