7 nights, 8 days
15 person retreat
Highlights
Unique Location
Delicious food
Optional excursions
Optional spa treatments
Details
Join me for an incredible week at one of my favorite places on the planet: Pura Vida Retreat & Spa in Alajuela, Costa Rica. I can’t wait to see you there November 7-14, 2026! Experience a restorative retreat for your mind, body, and spirit. Pura Vida is nestled amidst the picturesque coffee plant-draped hills overlooking the Central Valley and the city of San José. Accommodations and yoga spaces are spread throughout the flower-filled property and linked by winding walking paths. The retreat includes twice-daily spa-style gentle vinyasa yoga flow classes, morning meditations, and evening circles and Yoga Nidra. It also includes round-trip transfer from the San Jose (SJO) airport, about thirty minutes away (*airfare is not included), as well as three delicious meals each day. All meals are prepared with fresh local ingredients, and tea and coffee are available throughout the day. During your free time, relax by the beautiful pool and the hot tub overlooking the Central Valley. Or, cozy up with a book in one of the many hammocks around the property. Pura Vida offers an array of wonderful treatments by talented massage therapists, which you can book there at an additional cost. There are many options for excursions at an additional cost as well, including butterfly gardens, whitewater rafting, and more.
Venue
Pura Vida Retreat & Spa
4.7 ★ 83 Reviews
Pura Vida Retreat & Spa offers a variety of unique accommodations scattered across lush landscaped grounds, each nestled amidst verdant gardens with stunning panoramic views.
Free Wifi
Yoga Studio
Pool
Garden
Spa
Hot Tub
Laundry
Towels
Housekeeping
Coffee / Tea
Accommodation
Vista Room
1 Room Left
Private room for 2
$1,910 USD / person
Vista Room
1 Room Left
Private room for 1
$2,433 USD total
A-frame
2 Rooms Left
Private room for 2
$1,886 USD / person
A-frame
2 Rooms Left
Private room for 1
$2,386 USD total
Tentalow
2 Rooms Left
Private room for 2
$1,695 USD / person
Tentalow
2 Rooms Left
Private room for 1
$2,005 USD total
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Accommodation may be booked for single or double occupancy and options include vista rooms (en suite), a-frames (en suite), and tentalows (shared bath house). All accommodations are cleaned daily and include turn-down service with nightly chocolates.
Meals
Meals provided
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegan · Vegetarian · Halal · Kosher · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Nut Allergy Friendly · Diabetic Friendly · Keto Friendly · Paleo Friendly
Your retreat includes 3 fresh, healthy meals per day as well as tea and coffee. Meals are primarily vegetarian with fish or chicken options. Please let us know your dietary restrictions in advance.
Host
Charla Allyn
Girdwood, Anchorage, AK, USA
Charla began practicing yoga in high school, and after over a decade of an on-again/off-again relationship with yoga, she found a daily practice at Yoga Elements Studio while living in Bangkok, Thaila...
3 languages
English, Español, and Italiano
Teaching for 9 days
Joined Insight Timer in Sep 2026
What's Included
Accommodation
3 fresh, healthy meals per day
Daily yoga, meditation, and evening sessions
Roundtrip transfer from San Jose International airport (SJO)
Not Included
Airfare
Spa treatments
Excursions
Alcohol
Staff tips
FAQs
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 30 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 30 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 30 days before the retreat begins.
