WHERE: Perched Above the Clouds, Rooted in Volcano Energy
VIBE: White Walls, Jungle Air, and Soulful Stillness
GUESTS: Wellness Solo and Couple travelers, seeking a luxury spa athmosphere
The Retreat Costa Rica is renowned for its Vida Mia Healing Center and Spa, a world-class sanctuary that blends Western and Eastern therapies. More than just a spa, Vida Mia is a holistic wellness hub perched high in the clouds, offering personalized healing treatments in beautifully designed spaces with panoramic views. Guests can enjoy traditional massages, herbal body scrubs, and detox rituals—but the true distinction lies in the integration of Ayurvedic medicine and naturopathic care, led by an on-site Ayurvedic doctor.
Daily yoga classes are offered for all levels. The Retreat also features a curated menu of healing packages, including its top-tier “Detox and Weight Loss” and “Emotional Healing and Recovery” programs, combining nutrition, therapy, movement, and spa treatments for deep transformation.
There are also spiritual ceremonies and guided walks through nature, allowing guests to tap into the magnetic energy of the volcanic landscape. Everything is tailored—from detox treatments and lymphatic drainage to mindset coaching—ensuring that each guest’s journey is personal and powerful.
Dining at The Retreat Costa Rica is an experience of nourishment and delight. The resort follows a “farm-to-table” philosophy, where every dish is crafted using organic, locally sourced ingredients—many grown right on the property. Meals are prepared fresh daily in the open kitchen, and menus are designed to support healing, detoxification, and vitality without sacrificing flavor or creativity.
Led by a top culinary team trained in healthy, anti-inflammatory cooking, the cuisine is plant-forward, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. Guests enjoy vibrant meals featuring tropical fruits, wild greens, and superfoods, with options to include sustainable fish and organic chicken. Even the water used is mineral-rich and purified from local springs.
The atmosphere is casual yet elegant, with meals served in an airy dining space with sweeping views of the surrounding forest and ocean. Whether sipping on freshly pressed juices, herbal elixirs, or indulging in a garden-to-plate dinner under the stars, dining here is more than sustenance—it’s part of the healing journey. The Retreat also offers a fully stocked bar for guests opting for a more lifestyle-oriented form of relaxation.
Location
The Retreat Costa Rica is perched on a quartz mountain in Atenas, considered one of the world’s best climates. The location is not only scenic but energetically powerful, resting on fertile volcanic land believed to enhance healing. Just an hour from San José and 30 minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), it’s easily accessible while still feeling completely remote and peaceful.
Travelers can arrange private transfers directly through the resort or opt for a taxi or shuttle service from the airport. The journey is smooth and scenic, winding through lush hills and into the jungle-cloaked highlands of Costa Rica’s Central Valley.
The Retreat Costa Rica
Provincia de Alajuela – Atenas, Barrio Jesús. 700 metros Oeste de la entrada de Barroeta, Costa Rica
