4-Day Plant-Based Alkaline Wellness Escape in Costa Rica

The retreat is built around the idea of biological intelligence—the belief that the body naturally moves toward balance when supported with clean food, hydration, movement, rest, and time outdoors. The program was inspired in part by the alkaline teachings of Dr. Sebi, with an emphasis on living foods, minerals, and hydration rather than deprivation. Practically, that means mornings begin with a grounding yoga session suitable for complete beginners, followed by a plant-based alkaline breakfast, and then unhurried hours for a beach walk, a poolside rest, journaling, or a workshop on alkaline living.

What sets this retreat apart is its gentle, accessible tone. It is not a medically supervised cleanse and makes no claims about treating illness; it’s simply a short, supportive reset that invites you to eat well, move gently, breathe deeply, and rest. The facilitators—Janet, the founder of Sanctuary, along with Alexandra, a Caribbean local and guide—are hands-on and welcoming, and the yoga teachers rotate among a small team of grounded instructors. Guests arrive as strangers and often leave feeling part of a small community, helped along by shared meals and the intimate scale of the villa, which caps at sixteen guests.

The location is a genuine highlight. Cocles is quieter than downtown Puerto Viejo but close enough to bike or drive to its restaurants, cafés, and nightlife. Playa Cocles, one of Costa Rica’s best-known Caribbean beaches, is a two-minute walk away, and the area is excellent for surfing, wildlife watching, and exploring nearby Punta Uva and the Jaguar Rescue Center. The retreat also includes a Black Sand Grounding Bath on the volcanic beach, a simple ritual meant to calm the nervous system, and an evening sound healing bath that most guests remember as the most relaxing moment of the trip.

What's included

- 3 nights boutique accommodation (choice of room) - Daily plant-based alkaline breakfast - Chef-prepared Caribbean alkaline dinners - Welcome drink - Unlimited tropical fruit and coconut water - Daily yoga class - Daily meditation class - Daily breathwork / pranayama class - Breathwork session - Sound healing bath - Black Sand Grounding Bath - Nature hike with trusted guide - Free excursion to a site of interest - Specialized workshop on plant-based alkaline living - Free Wi-Fi and parking

What's not included

- Flights to Costa Rica - Airport transfers (arranged for an additional fee) - Travel insurance - Lunches - Additional treatments and activities - Visa fees - Alcoholic beverages - Personal expenses