Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the east and south, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south and the Caribbean Sea to the east.  It's name means "Rich Coast."  Costa Rica has seven provinces: Alajuela Cartago Guanacaste Heredia Limón Puntarenas and San José.   San Jose, the capital, is on a plateau in the Central Valley. It is ringed by lush green mountains and valleys. The population of this city is probably half of the whole country. It contains the primary airport, the University of Costa Rica, the US and other embassies and many museums, cultural venues, hotels, markets, and tourist attractions. It is the hub of the country.

San José

AmaTierra Retreat & Wellness Center
Santiago de Puriscal
San Jose Highlands
Costa Rica

At AmaTierra you can nurture yourself with delicious organic foods and professional wellness / detox services. Take a tasting tour of our organic greenhouse or find serenity on a hike to the stream. In our rural mountain eco-lodge, surrounded by friendly Costa Rican people, you can glimpse the local culture in a safe and natural way.

Choose an All-inclusive anytime wellness package, Vacation package or a Costa Rica Honeymoon package to match your holistic lifestyle. The private Amatierra Retreat is the place to be for yoga in Costa Rica.

AmaTierra has one of the best yoga retreats and detox centers in Costa Rica with its inspiring views from the magnificent open-air studio. Come for a few days of relaxation in paradise  and enjoy rejuvenating holistic health services and massage and spa treatments directed by registered herbalist (AHG) Jill Ruttenberg.   Or you can attend Special Yoga retreats and other self-improvement workshops offered at AmaTierra will enrich your vacation experience and inspire profound transformation in your whole Being.  

InterContinental Hotel & Club Tower Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica

Escape to the beauty and cultural energy of San José, Costa Rica. Ideally located in the elite Escazú area of San Jose, Real InterContinental Hotel & Club Tower Costa Rica is a modern luxury hotel that delivers exceptional hospitality and world-class service to vacation and business travelers.   Soaring over Escazu, our new eight-story Club Tower delivers a higher level of luxury and personal convenience for elite executives and sophisticated travelers in San Jose.

Enhancing these super-luxurious accommodations, Club Tower features an oversized club lounge, private lobby and reception area, and 16,000-square-foot spa offering facials, pedicures, and massages - anything you need for calm and rejuvenation in paradise. The tower also features 12 exclusive cabins for spa treatments, a private pool, butler service and evening cocktails and canapés.  Enjoy an experiential oasis for rejuvenation of the mind, body and spirit. Our luxurious spa experiences will delight your soul and deliver results. We offer spa therapies drawn from ancient wisdom and the cultures of our ancestors, as well as the latest developments and technologies. Our team of caring spa professionals will share with you the old secrets of wellness, health and balance - a refresher course in being alive.   Day Guests are welcome in the spa.

Arenal Volcano National Park

Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort
Arenal Volcano National Park
Costa Rica

Welcome to a unique Costa Rica spa vacation experience, unparalleled in the world.  Tabacon Grand Spa offers the unique combination of the energy of the active Arenal Volcano, the heat of the Tabacon Hot Springs and the purity and mystic of the surrounding rainforest blend into what many have described as “paradise” or “the eight-wonder of the world”.   The four elements of nature are present in this unique Arenal Volcano luxury hotel and resort, featuring the heat of the volcano, the flowing waters of the hot springs, the pure air of the rainforest and the fertile earth of the of the Fortuna de San Carlos Region.

Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort is a 114 guest room Costa Rica luxury hotel located at the base of the Arenal Volcano.  This five star luxury resort is recognized as a member of The Leading Hotels and The Leading Spas of the World.  It is a Signature Travel Group preferred hotel, and has been recognized and named to numerous travel publications and the recipient of many accolades, and has been ranked as a world’s top ten eco-spa by National Geographic Magazine.

In 2010, Tabacon became the first resort in Costa Rica to be Luxury Eco Certified by Sustainable Travel International.

Manuel Antonio

Parador Resort & Spa
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

The question isn’t which facilities exist at Parador Resort & Spa, but rather which amenities are NOT available to indulge your every whim! Here at Hotel Parador we are proud to provide you with first-class service and unparalleled opportunities to manifest your dream spa vacation.

For the ultimate in physical and spiritual well-being, visit our full-service health Pacifica Spa where a staff of nurturing professionals will pamper you in luxury and style. Choose from a vast menu of body and facial treatments utilizing high-end professional products and natural local ingredients, prepare for a night on the town with a manicure/pedicure, or opt to simply relax in our lavish whirlpool after a long day’s activities.

For swimming or poolside sunning, you have three glorious onsite options, all overlooking the gleaming turquoise Pacific: choose from our beautiful centrally-located infinity family pool with swim-up bar and terrace restaurant, our secluded adult-only pool with cascade which sits adjacent to Pacifica Spa, or the infinity pool with dramatic waterfall and Jacuzzi regally perched at Las Suites.

Skirting the resort’s picturesque family swimming area are three restaurants for indoor or outdoor dining with a fourth restaurant for casual fresh fare located poolside at Las Suites. Several lounges and bars provide great meeting places for happy hour or after dinner socializing.

A day at the beach? Our free shuttle service will transport you to the stunning beaches of Manuel Antonio, a quick ten minute ride away. White sand beaches stretch for miles along the coastline from Manuel Antonio Park, providing numerous options for surfing, sunning, kayaking and parasailing. For a more secluded swimming and sunbathing spot, the 10 minute stroll to the silky sand-fringed tranquil waters of Playa Biesanz is a don’t miss excursion. You can also rent kayaks and snorkel gear on this small, exclusive u-shaped beach.

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