Santa Teresa Beach isn’t just a surf destination — it’s a portal. A place where days begin with the sound of waves and end with barefoot walks under fiery sunsets. Where people come to disconnect from their routines and reconnect with what truly matters: the ocean, the jungle, and themselves
Wellness & Local Living: A Different Way to Experience Santa Teresa

Welcome to Santa Teresa, where your vacation becomes a ritual

Santa Teresa Beach isn’t just a surf destination — it’s a portal. A place where days begin with the sound of waves and end with barefoot walks under fiery sunsets. Where people come to disconnect from their routines and reconnect with what truly matters: the ocean, the jungle, and themselves.

Here, wellness is not something you book — it’s something you live. This guide is for travelers who want more than a hotel stay or beach photos. It’s for those looking to breathe deeper, eat better, move intentionally, and experience Costa Rica through the eyes of locals.

🌍 The energy of Santa Teresa

Did you know this is one of the world’s five Blue Zones? This is where people live longer and better lives, thanks to clean air, fresh food, strong communities, and low stress. Here, international visitors blend with a tight-knit local community, all drawn to the slow, grounded energy of the jungle by the sea.

🧘‍♂️ Start your day with yoga in a natural yoga shala

Santa Teresa has become a world-class yoga destination. From beachfront shalas to jungle decks, daily classes are offered for all levels. Whether you’re into vinyasa, kundalini or the traditional Mysore method, you’ll find the space — and teachers — to go deeper.

Recommended: Tropico Latino, Pranamar, Horizon, and Cristoph Mysore Shala.

➡️ Coming soon: Best yoga classes & retreats in Santa Teresa

🧖‍♀️ Holistic therapies, rituals, and alternative healing

From Reiki and sound healing to breathwork, cacao ceremonies, ice baths and traditional massages, the Nicoya Peninsula attracts both local and international wellness practitioners. Sessions are often held in intimate settings, surrounded by nature, creating deep space for transformation.

➡️ Soon on the blog: A guide to wellness sessions in town

🍍 Eat well, feel good

Eating well here is effortless. Most cafés offer organic ingredients, plant-based meals, cold-pressed juices, and tropical fruits that come from nearby farms. Whether you’re vegan or just health-curious, the food scene supports your journey.

🌅 Simple moments that heal

Sometimes the best therapy is a sunset. Or a barefoot walk with no destination. Or a spontaneous conversation at a local café. Santa Teresa invites you to slow down and remember what it feels like to just be.

🌕 Transformative retreats & workshops

Whether it’s a week-long yoga immersion, a women’s circle, a breathwork ceremony or a silent retreat, Santa Teresa hosts a vibrant offering of deep transformational spaces. Many people come back year after year — or never leave.

🌎 Tips for a conscious stay

  • Bring your reusable water bottle (tap water is drinkable)

  • Say no to single-use plastics

  • Support local family-owned businesses

  • Respect the rhythm of the town (quiet nights, slow mornings)

  • Remember: Pura Vida is a way of being

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