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Venue & Amenities
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Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
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Towels icon Towels
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Kitchen icon Kitchen
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Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
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Meals

Menu Types

more about food: https://www.pachamama.com/verde-restaurant/ Three times a day, Verde offers vegetarian, buffet-style meals inspired by a team of creative chefs. The kitchen uses all organic produce a

Getting Here

Location icon PachaMama, San Juanillo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Directions

https://www.pachamama.com/how-to-get-there/ Arrival in Costa Rica Most international flights to Costa Rica arrive at Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) in the capital, San José. After your long journey, we recommend taking at least one night to rest at a hotel or guesthouse in San José. Here are some accommodation options: Recommended Hotels: Costa Verde Inn – Escazú, San José Phone: (+506) 2228-4080 Website: Costa Verde Inn Flexible Travel Plans When booking your trip to PachaMama, consider purchasing a flexible ticket. This allows you to change your departure dates with minimal hassle and fees. Many visitors find themselves extending their stay, especially after a transformative workshop or retreat. Getting from San José to PachaMama Shared Rides Join the PachaMama group on Facebook for opportunities to share rides or travel together. Domestic Flights Daily flights to Nosara Airport (about 15 km from PachaMama) are available through Sansa Air from SJO. Please check luggage size and weight restrictions, as excess baggage may incur fees or prevent you from boarding. Upon arrival at Nosara, taxis are readily available and take approximately 40 minutes to reach PachaMama, with a fare of around $50. Driving PachaMama is about a five-hour drive from San José. We recommend using Google Maps directions for directions. Note: From May to November, a 4-wheel-drive (4×4) vehicle is necessary due to road conditions. During this season, the route via Santa Cruz-Marbella is preferred. Bus Service A direct bus leaves daily from San José to Nosara at 5:30 AM and 3:00 PM, with a stop in Santa Cruz. You can check current schedules and make reservations through this website. The San José bus terminal is near Antiguo Cine Libano. Here’s a map. From Nosara, a taxi to PachaMama costs $50 and takes about 40 minutes. From Santa Cruz, there are buses to PachaMama Monday to Saturday at 4:00 AM, 12:30 PM, and 4:00 PM. On Sundays, the bus departs at 12:30 PM. Ask the driver to let you off at the ‘Cruce de PachaMama’; it’s a 30-minute walk to PachaMama, but you’ll likely catch a ride. Arriving in Liberia, Guanacaste Costa Rica’s second international airport, Daniel Oduber, is located in Liberia, the capital of Guanacaste Province, approximately two and a half hours from PachaMama. This airport is a great choice if you prefer to land closer to your destination. Getting from Liberia to PachaMama Buses regularly stop at Liberia Airport and head to Santa Cruz or Nicoya. Confirm with the driver that the bus will stop in Santa Cruz. Once in Santa Cruz, you may need to change bus terminals; a short taxi ride is the most convenient option. From Santa Cruz, you can catch one of two daily buses to Ostional, Monday to Saturday at 4:00 AM, 12:30 PM, and 4:00 PM. On Sundays, the bus departs at 12:30 PM. As before, get off at the ‘Cruce de PachaMama’ and continue down the road to PachaMama (a 30-minute walk, though you might find a ride). Important Information For full details of Costa Rica’s entry policies, click here. Please book your stay in advance to ensure availability.

Customer Reviews

4.20 out of 5.0 average rating

5.0
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a sanctuary for the soul
a place that was created for seekers to reconnect with essence, with nature, with that which is already sacred within and around us. It is inviting to come back to the simplicity and joy of life, through meditation and celebration, through inner work and music, deep solitude and community.

5.0
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Out of this world
I came to Pachamama as work exchanger but my main purpose was to partake in some of the workshop. In particular, the Freedom from the Past workshop and the Silent retreat. Neither disappointed, in fact both were deep gifts I will carry forever.
I loved the WEX program, it gave me an opportunity to experience Pachamama. I loved my casita! I love that the food is local and organic, most importantly amazing vegetarian options! This place changed my life to my core. It might not be for everyone but if you love nature, community, dance and much more I highly recommend this place

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Incredible place
I recently spent two incredible weeks at Pachamama, and I can honestly say it was life-changing! As a foreigner and a solo female traveller, I felt safe, welcomed, and part of the community from the start. The peaceful jungle surroundings, the daily yoga, and the authentic spiritual practices helped me disconnect from my busy life and reconnect with myself on a deeper level. I left feeling rejuvenated, more grounded, and ready to bring this newfound energy back home. I’m already planning my next visit – can’t wait to return to this magical place!

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Amazing experience
I had the pleasure of doing a body cleanse, silent retreat, and some other workshops in Pachamama. The setting is in the jungle and a nice way to disconnect from the busy world. The abundance of clean water, fresh food, and spiritual way of life is easy to fall in love with. I found the heart of the community to be the most beautiful aspect of what is offered there. It was a life changing experience that I would recommend to anyone!

1.0
Not enough food
I read on the page of the Pachamama community that they are welcoming people who work for them and in exchange they get food and a place to put their tent for free. Imagine you make your way through the forest into this community and start to trust.
As a worker, you work for some hours. That's nice.
And in the evening you are surrounded by all the others. You all share silence for some time.
But as soon as the bell rings people jump up. To be explicit: the workers jump up in a very rushed way.
To hurry up for being the first in the line.
Workers get soup and rice. That's fine.
Imagine you are taking your time after the sound of the bell. And imagine there is no soup left because you were not fast enough to reach the dining room.
The reason why I visited this place is because I trust that I am entering a place where people truly care and even more live it.
I let my review in a short version.
I wrote for you who is not interested in falling into a trap. I wrote for the people who are truly connected to themselves.
The simple fact that they do not have enough food for the workers shows me that the Pachamama community is not ready for me.
I left after 4 days and proofed by this action that I truly care.
And you proof that you truly care by not going to this place. But if you go, you would need to change the place in a radical way by provoking and speaking out loud. Like a warrior. It is so clear.

Mission & Vision

PachaMama is a powerful gateway to deep and profound, transformative growth. The ecological, spiritual community of PachaMama is a platform for a profound voyage into healing, self-acceptance and expansion of consciousness. PachaMama is also an intentional and alternative off-grid village where people live their normal lives in harmony with nature.

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