Awakening at Anamaya
January 2nd – 9th, 2027 | Montezuma, Costa Rica
Anamaya Resort named one of the World’s Best Wellness Experiences for 2026 by national geographic
Where the jungle meets the Ocean in the heart of a blue zone
Start your year at the “World’s Best.” Join me for a transformative 7-night journey at Anamaya, recently recognized by National Geographic and Forbes as one of the world’s premier wellness destinations. Nestled in the heart of a rare Blue Zone on the Nicoya Peninsula, this retreat is designed to help you reconnect with your inner vitality and find your “Anamaya”—the Sanskrit state of being free from disease and full of spiritual wholeness.
As the vibrant energy of the new year begins, we will gather on open-air decks overlooking the Pacific to move, breathe, and reset. Between our yoga sessions, you’ll have exclusive access to the property’s stone-carved waterfall stage, infinity pool, and the lush primary forest trails just steps from your door.
The Experience
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Daily Yoga & Meditation: Curated sessions on a world-class deck with panoramic ocean views.
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Nourishing Cuisine: 100% gluten-free and dairy-free farm-to-table meals .
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Adventure & Vitality: Group hikes to the Montezuma waterfalls and optional excursions like bioluminescence boat trips or surfing.
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Sacred Rest: Enjoy the infrared sauna, cold plunge, and world-class spa services.
Accommodations & Registration
Pricing is per person and includes 7 nights of luxury lodging, all meals, and all yoga programming.
Limited Space: This is an intimate, private retreat limited to just 16 guests to ensure a personalized and deep experience.
THE LOCATION
Anamaya Resort – your tropical sanctuary for rejuvenating the mind, body, and soul. Nestled in the heart of one of the world’s Blue Zones, our boutique retreat centre and transformational health resort is located in the enchanting beach town of Montezuma, Costa Rica.
Imagine waking to the gentle sound of ocean waves, the rich aroma of freshly brewed Costa Rican coffee, and the promise of a new day filled with transformative experiences.
Enjoy the beauty of the rainforest and the comforts of a refuge in charming private cabinas in Montezuma.
Our rooms/cabinas are elegantly designed with every detail focusing on protecting the environment. Most of our rooms have breathtaking ocean views and we are proud to have used non-toxic building materials, organic fabrics, and local artisans to complete our stylish and intimate accommodations.
All of our rooms have ceiling fans, air conditioning, and wonderful organic cotton or bamboo sheets.
Ananda Cabina
Accommodates:
2 people – One King bed (or 2 Twins).
Features:
Ocean View – AC – Ceiling Fan – Deck – Desk – Hammock – Bathtub
Description:
The Ananda Cabina is our most spectacular accommodation, with the most amazing ocean views, great privacy, with a large beautiful bathtub.
Ananda is a favorite amongst couples.
The views from all our rooms are spectacular, but from Ananda they are even more breathtaking. This bright and spacious cabina has many windows to let in maximum light and airflow. All our rooms have air conditioning, but it’s really not needed in Ananda because of the excellent eco-friendly design.
One of the key features of this room is the open air bathroom with a sculpted circular tub looking over our epic ocean view. There’s also a desk, private deck and hammock.
This room has a small loft area as an additional reading / lounging / napping space, and either two singles on the main level or a King sized bed for couples.
Ananda also has a hidden zen garden that helps to add even more beauty and create a very peaceful space.
Cost:
Double Occupancy (couple or 2 friends) $2699 US per person
Gaia Cabina (woman only)
Accommodates:
Up to 5 people – three in single beds and two in separate lofts
Features:
Ocean View – AC – Ceiling Fan – Two bathrooms – Two Showers
Description:
The Gaia Cabina is one of our favorites. There are TWO lofts, each with its own ladder to access it, and there are two small, but beautiful bathrooms and two showers.
The Gaia Cabina is perfect for our solo travelers or 5 friends! Or maybe 2 friends who are on a budget and want to connect with other travelers from around the world (true retreat style!). We have an accommodation to suit everyone’s budget at Anamaya.
There are 3 single beds on the lower level, and 2 loft areas with a single bed in each loft. There are 2 bathrooms each with a toilet and a sink, and 2 open air showers with curtains for added privacy. Many of our guests have told us they LOVE the open air showers so they can look out over the jungle and the ocean… something they definitely can’t experience from home.
The view from Gaia is breathtaking and there is a lot of light that floods the space. It is a modern but rustic space
Cost:
5 Sharing $1550 U.S
4 Sharing $1675 U.S
3 Sharing $1800 U.S
Ganesh Room
Accommodates:
1-2 people in Queen bed
Features:
Ocean View – AC – Ceiling Fan – Deck – Desk – Hammock
Description:
The Ganesh Room is a favorite of visiting couples or solo travelers. It’s cozy and private, with incredible south-facing views of the ocean and southern Nicoya peninsula.
This room is a favorite with visiting couples and solo travelers. It’s cozy and private, with incredible south-facing views of the ocean and southern Nicoya peninsula.
Ganesh has a queen sized bed, and is unique because it has a view of both the sunrise and the sunset… as well as a distant visa of Cabo Blanco national park, located at the southernmost tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. On a rare day, you might be able to see a rainbow down inside the valley, coming from a waterfall that’s hidden in there.
The room has air conditioning, a ceiling fan, and a small desk with a gorgeous ocean view. There is also a deck above with a hammock offering a gorgeous view of the peninsula. Some of our guests have seen whales or dolphins in the ocean below in front of the Rio Montezuma river mouth.
Cost:
1 Queen Private $2999 U.S
2 People Sharing Queen (couple) $2499 US per person
Hanuman Cabina
Accommodates:
2-4 people
Features:
Ocean View – AC – Ceiling Fan – Hammock
Description:
We named this cabina for the monkeys we frequently see in the canopy in front of it. The Hanuman has a beautiful view of the ocean, and an open-air designer bathroom. One of the beds is built into a very unique niche, very queen-like. This cabina is ideal for two people, each with her/his own luxurious bed, but also works for 3-4 friends or a family.
Hanuman is named after the monkeys we often see in the canopy surrounding Anamaya. This room (like all our rooms) has an epic view that you can also enjoy from the beautifully designed open air bathroom.
This room sleeps 2 – 4 people and is one of our guests favs because of the uniquely designed queen sized bed built into its own special niche. It is very goddess like.
Hanuman is ideal for 2 friends with who will have their own luxurious beds (the built in queen and a king sized bed)… or for three friends with two single beds instead of the king sized…or it’s also perfect for a family.
Like all of our rooms it has air conditioning and a ceiling fan, and a beautiful private deck to take in the view, enjoy the hammock or read one of your favorite books.
Cost:
Triple $2199 US per person
Double $2499 US per person
Prana Cabina
Accommodates:
1-2 people in Queen bed
Features:
Ocean View – AC – Ceiling Fan – Deck – Desk – Hammock
Description:
The Prana cabina is a favorite cabina of visiting couples or solo travellers. It’s cozy and private, with incredible south-facing views of the ocean and southern Nicoya peninsula.
This room is a favorite with visiting couples and solo travelers. It’s cozy and private, with incredible south-facing views of the ocean and southern Nicoya peninsula.
Prana has a queen sized bed, and is unique because it has a view of both the sunrise and the sunset… as well as a distant visa of Cabo Blanco national park, located at the southernmost tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. On a rare day, you might be able to see a rainbow down inside the valley, coming from a waterfall that’s hidden in there.
The room has air conditioning, a ceiling fan, and a large open closet that has a small desk with a gorgeous ocean view. There is also a private deck with a hammock offering a gorgeous view of the peninsula. Some of our guests have seen whales or dolphins in the ocean below in front of the Rio Montezuma rivermouth.
Cost:
Private (solo) $2999 US
Sharing (Couple) $2499 US
Shiva Room
Accommodates:
1-2 people in Queen bed
Features:
Ocean View – AC – Ceiling Fan – Desk
Description:
The Shiva Room is ideal for couples or solo travellers. It’s cozy and private, with views of the ocean and a large tree that often has monkeys in it.
The Shiva room is a favorite with couples and solo travelers. It’s private and very cozy with amazing views of the ocean and the jungle… you can discover everything Costa Rica has to offer from the privacy of your own room.
Many of our guests have seen monkeys and toucans in the trees outside of this room – it’s truly a one-of-a-kind experience.
This room has air conditioning, a ceiling fan, desk for your laptop and queen sized bed. All of our rooms are designed using environmentally friendly products and building practices, and we use organic linens.
Cost:
Private (solo) $2899 US
Sharing (Couple) $2399 US
Dharma Room
Accommodates:
2 people
Features:
Ocean View – AC – Ceiling Fan – Balcony
Description:
Originally this was a private room for the owners, but now we’ve opened it up to guests. It’s located underneath our second yoga deck, next to the Mantra Room and is one of our most private. It also has a great ocean view, and a big tree in front that’s a favorite of local monkey troupes.
Originally this room was built for the owners to use when they stayed at Anamaya but we’ve now opened it up for our guests to use. This room is perfect for a couple, or two friends. You can choose either a king sized bed or 2 adult sized single beds.
This is a very private room overlooking the ocean with a great view of a large tree that the monkeys love to hang out in. There is a private outside deck with seating, and inside you have air conditioning and a ceiling fan so your stay is as comfortable as possible.
Cost:
1 King or 2 Twins
$2599 US per person
All our rooms use organic linens and are designed with eco-friendly building practices.
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Airfare
- Transportation to and from Retreat Venue (many options below) I can assist to organize
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Additional activities/excursions: horse back riding, salsa class, zip line canopy tour, surf lessons, spa services, etc. can be added to your personal itinerary
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Accommodation outside of retreat dates
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Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Laundry service. This is done on-site by our housekeeping team. It’s a 24 hour turn around, costs $8 + tax for a medium sized load,
Extra Activities:
Cooking Demo – Learn to cook Costa Rican food Anamaya style. Please note, this is a demonstration with some participation. 1 hr for $18. (4 person minimum)
Spanish Class – Basic fun Spanish lesson. 1 hr for $15. (4 person minimum)
Tortuga Island Snorkeling Boat Tour – Enjoy a lovely 45 minute boat ride from Montezuma beach to the famous Tortuga Island. You have 2 snorkeling spots, lunch is included, and lots of chill time on the island. Guests often see lots of exotic wildlife. The boat leaves at 9am and returns at 4pm, the price is $75 – $85 (depending on time of year and transportation).
Zipline Canopy Tour – Available 2 times per day. It’s about 2.5 hrs for $55. It’s conveniently right next to Anamaya and has 9 zipline cables across 13 platforms. It’s a great way to enjoy the jungle and wildlife. The guided tour includes a stop at the upper Montezuma waterfall pools for a refreshing swim.
Bioluminescence Boat Trip – Experience the magic of bioluminescent plankton. We are located in an area that you can see the bioluminescence all year – but the best experience is dependent on the moon cycle. You leave Anamaya at 4 pm and return at 8:30 pm. The price is typically $80/person, plus transportation (price varies by number of people).
Surf Lessons – Beginner to Intermediate. Enjoy a 40 min beach and jungle hike to a remote pristine beach called playa grande. The trip is about 3 hrs and the times are dependent on the tides. The price is $70 per person for a group class. A private class for 2 people is $180 ($90 per person). Or a private lesson for $120.
Surf Board Rental – For experienced surfers your board rental is $30 and transportation is $20.
Scuba Certification – Receive your CMAS International diving license at Anamaya in partnership with Isla Tortuga Dive Club. 5 classes in the pool, 3 – 4 beach dives, and 1 deep ocean dive and boat trip with lunch and refreshments included. The price for this is $700 per person (or $1200 for two people).
Horseback Riding – There are a couple of different options depending on the time of the year and availability. Please inquire with the Reception Department once you arrive at Anamaya.
Butterfly Garden – Next door down the hill from Anamaya. Please inquire with our Reception Team for availability and pricing.
Beach Excursion – Sunset Beach Trip to Santa Teresa. This is a highlight experience and a fun afternoon at the beach. Departs at 1pm on Wednesday returning at 6pm for $30 per person plus tax.
Spa Services – Definitely a huge part of the Anamaya experience and a wonderful way to relax and restore. We have pretty much any type of treatment you could imagine. See our Spa Menu for more details.
Getting To Anamaya:
Traveling to Anamaya can be straightforward and stress-free, especially if planned properly and we can help.
Internationally, you can fly into the Juan Santamaría International Airport near San Jose (code SJO) or Liberia (code LIR) international airports, but there are more transportation options from SJO. For either, please book your flights, both the way over and back, allowing AT LEAST a 2-hour window between international flight arrival/departure and local flight or shuttle departure/arrival, so that you have time to go through customs and immigration (which can sometimes take a hour or more).
Depending on the flight you can find, sometimes flying one day early and staying overnight near the airport is the best option to make the necessary connections, the same applies for the departure. If you want us to assist you with arranging the shuttle from the international airport or taxi from the local one, please send us your flight information (airline, flight number, and arrival time) or the name of the hotel where you will be staying if you are planning to fly a few days before the retreat. Below you’ll find the most common means to travel to our location from both airports.
DOMESTIC FLIGHT AND TAXI:
SHUTTLE:
There’s a daily shuttle currently departing from the San José (code SJO) international airport at 7 am. Please note that these times are subject to change according to the ferry schedule, and also vary depending on the company that offers it (3 pm afternoon services are offered with a minimum of 5 passengers). The price is $60 + tax (13%) per person each way, and the approximate travel time is 5.5 hours (2.5 hours from the airport to Puntarenas + 1.5 hours on the ferry + 1.5 hours from Paquera to Anamaya). It’s door to door service. The shuttle back to SJO also departs from Anamaya at 7 am.
And remember that 2 hour minimum window between arrival and shuttle departure. You may need to arrive one day before and find an Airbnb or hotel near the airport. The shuttle can also pick up from hotels in the vicinity of the airports, and in some areas of downtown San Jose as well. If you suffer from motion sickness, please take the necessary precautions/medications.
There’s a daily shuttle departing from the Liberia (code LIR) international airport at 9 am. The price is $60 + tax (13%) per person each way, and the approximate travel time is 4 – 4.5 hours. The shuttle back to LIR departs from Anamaya at 7 am. For an afternoon shuttle please inquire with reception or our reservations department to find out the latest info.
PRIVATE SHUTTLE:
From SJO Airport
If the international flights you can find do not align with the shuttle times above, you can reserve a private shuttle as long as your flight lands no later than 1:30 pm. The shuttle is ferry-dependent and the latest ferry that makes sense is at 6pm departure. There are 2 options for this service, with vehicle switch or direct, which are detailed below. It’s 5.5-6 hours total travel time.
Vehicle Switch
This means you will get on two different vehicles, the first one will pick the guests up from the airport or hotel and will drive them to the ferry dock in Puntarenas. Since the first vehicle doesn’t get on the ferry, they do not need the extra time waiting in line to get on. You will carry your luggage and walk on the ferry by yourself (with 3 flights of stairs), and get off the same way (the ferry ticket is included so this will be given when you get there). Another driver will be waiting at the ferry dock in Paquera to pick you up and bring you to Anamaya.
The price for 1-4 passengers is $275 + tax (13%) one way.
Direct
The same vehicle that picks you up will bring you to Anamaya, so the driver needs to get in line to board the ferry. An important note is that you will still get on the ferry by yourself, they only difference is that you will not be carrying luggage because this stays in the car.
The price for 1-4 passengers is $400 + tax (13%) one way.
From LIR Airport
A private service can be set up if your international flight arrival time is unaligned with the shuttle departure times. This service costs $275 + tax (13%) one way, for 1-4 passengers. Travel time is around 4 hrs.
WATER TAXI:
To travel from the area of Jacó/Quepos/Manuel Antonio and that part of the country, the most convenient option is the taxi boat + shuttle from Jacó. They also offer the service with pick up from SJO airport and nearby areas. The taxi boat leaves in the morning, around 10 am from the beach of Playa Herradura.
The availability and price will vary according to your pick up location, their operation for the day you’re travelling, if there are others coming from the same area, and such. The price for picking you up in Jaco is free, and for San Jose it can be around $100 plus taxes, depending on the exact location. The cost for the boat from Jacó is about $60.
Once you arrive in Montezuma, they don’t offer a drop off service as such, however on some occasions they have been available to drop you off at Anamaya for an additional charge. If this service is not available, their staff can help you find a local taxi for you to come to Anamaya as short distance taxis aren’t booked in advance by the local taxi drivers, it should be $12.
It’s important to keep in mind this service is weather dependent, it rarely happens but there are a few days in the year that the service is cancelled due to weather. In such cases, they might end up bringing you to another beach and then with ground transportation all the way here, keeping in mind these events can’t really be forecasted or planned for so much in advance.
CAR RENTAL & FERRY:
Renting a car is always an option for travel. If your flight lands at a time that allows you to drive during daylight, you’re adventurous and ideally, have driven in other countries and know a little Spanish then you’ll do great. Montezuma now has some paved sections but still some bad parts. 4×4 is ideal in the rainy season.
Using Waze or Google Maps is necessary. It’s good to cross reference routes in multiple places because sometimes one will send you on a more challenging route on back roads or through a river. Make sure the maps are loaded in your device while you have good signal or wifi, so you can navigate when cell reception is lost, which is very common in certain areas of the drive from either the SJO and Liberia airports.
Depending on where you are driving from you’d need to take a ferry from Puntarenas. You can check the ferry schedule by clicking here. You can also purchase tickets in advance there which is a good idea. It needs to be done more than 2 hours before it departs and if there are not tickets available on line, there could still be space for you but make sure to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to launch. Please take into account that the latest ferry you could take 5 or 6 pm because the office hours of our reception desk are 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. The 6pm one will be cutting in close. Make arrangements with reception in advance if you won’t make it before 9pm.
DIRECT BUS:
If you know some basic Spanish, have previous experience taking buses in foreign countries, and if you feel comfortable, there is a direct bus from San José that departs at 8:00 am from terminal 7-10. This terminal is located in an area considered unsafe so take a taxi if you are planning to take the public bus from this terminal.
The direct bus also stops about 15-20 minutes after the departures from the terminal at a bus stop called “Puente Villa Bonita”. The latter is located about 5-10 minutes drive from the SJO airport, so you could take a taxi to this location as an alternative.
Their booking portal can be visited by clicking here.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
Depending on where you are flying from and the flights you can find, sometimes flying one day early and staying overnight near the airport is the best option to make the necessary connections, the same applies for your departure.
Registration
Register today – Start by completing our registration form https://bodyandbalance.ca/retreat-registration-form/
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