7-Day Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

5.0014 reviews

Canafistula, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

7 Days Package (6 nights)

Retreat Highlights

Yoga in our beautiful rustic outdoor Shala. We have 3 different instructors present to enable you to grow and expand your Yoga practice.

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Hector

Details of this retreat

Revitalize and harmonize your mind, body, and soul in Guanacaste. Enjoy the warm weather and the beautiful views of the valley. The spectacular infinity pool is at the perfect temperature all year long and the restaurant serves some of the best food in all of Costa Rica including local and international vegetarian dishes. Relax by the pool, explore the surroundings or visit the four beautiful beaches that the lodge has only a few minutes drive away and spend a week to remember in Costa Rica.
The retreat includes Airport transfers from Liberia Airport, daily beach transfers, Yoga two times per day, Meditation, 3 delicious vegetarian meals per day and all taxes.

For additional nights we charge a discounted USD 100.-per person with all the privileges as during the retreat.

The retreat is very much for relaxing and looking after mind and body and making friends with like minded people.

Yoga starts at 7:30 in the morning followed by breakfast. Lunch is at 1:30 and the second yoga is at 5:30 in the afternoon followed by dinner.

Our free Beach shuttle runs at 10am, 1pm and 4pm.

There is lots of free time in between to go to the beach or one of the many excursions offered.

There will be excursions to local attractions (Volcano, Animal rescues, Zip Line, Catamaran Sailing and more...) offered at an extra cost which are of course optional.

What's Included in This Package:

Airport transfer from and to Liberia or Tamarindo
7 days/ six nights in a single or shared double room.
3 delicious vegetarian meals daily
2 Yoga classes daily with 3 different in house instructors to fit your level
3 x Meditation
daily Beach Shuttle

Location:
Located within the 4 most popular beaches of Costa Rica, Playa Tamarindo, Playa Grande, Playa Conchal and Playa Avellanas.

The Hotel overlooks the Canafistula valley with beautiful views from all Chalets. You will not be disappointed.
Seasonal information

While the weather can’t be predicted, it’s usually nice and sunny without any rain from November until May.

June, July, and August Tropical showers can be expected but they usually pass quickly.

Sept and Oct is our rainy season and although there is lots of sunshine there will be clouds in the afternoons and rain can be expected multiple times a week in the evenings.

Electricity and outlets

Electrical outlets are the same as in the USA or Canada.

How to get there (flights, airport transfers, buses, trains)

It is best to fly into Liberia airport from where we will pick you up at no extra cost.

Visa stuff

No visa required but passport has to be valid for a minimum of 6 months.

What to bring

Passport: Valid minimum 6 months no visa required for US residents.
Light Clothing for warm/hot weather.
Bathing suits
Sunscreen
Bug repellent
Hair dryer 120 volts
Sandals for beach or pool and walking shoes for hikes.

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Schedule

Daily Yoga at 7.30 am and 5 pm
Full Breakfast at 9 am
Beach Shuttle at 10 am
Beach Shuttle at 1 pm
Lunch at 1.30 pm
Beach Shuttle at 4 pm
Yoga at 5 pm
Dinner at 6.30 pm
Meditation Mo and Fri at 8pm
Meditation Wed. at 7am
Meditation walk Thursday at 6.30 am

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

El Sabanero Eco Lodge, Canafistula, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Directions

We are close to Tamarindo.
For local flights or shuttle services Tamarindo is your destination.
For international flight please use Liberia (LIR) as your destination. Transfers from those places are included in your package. Read More

Accommodation

Our single or private double rooms have a queen size bed, private bath, safe, fridge and a hammock on the terrace. We also have 3 accommodations consisting of 2 bed rooms for sharing.

Triple hotel room

Our spacious Triple Room is perfect for 1, 2, or 3 guests. The room is divided into two separate areas: one with two single beds and another with one single bed. It includes a private bathroom, a safety box, and a mini-fridge, offering a comfortable and flexible space for your stay. Read More

Triple Privated Bungalow

Spacious and cozy, our Triple Bungalow is ideal for 1, 2, or 3 guests. It features two beds — a queen-size and a single — a private bathroom, a safety box, a mini-fridge, and a hammock on the terrace, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. Capacity for 3 people considers sharing the queen-size bed. Read More

Double Private Bungalow

Ideal for solo travelers or two guests, our Double Private cabin features a comfortable queen-size bed, perfect for couples or family members sharing the space. The cabin includes a private bathroom, a safety box, a mini-fridge, and a hammock on the terrace — ideal for relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. "Please note: This room has one queen-size bed." Read More

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Spa

Sauna

Pool

Towels

Free Parking

Kitchen

Tour Assistance

Hot Tub

Coffee/Tea

Cafe

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Housekeeping

Bicycles For Rent

Our large swimming pool becomes the center of attraction in the afternoon breaks, between lunch and Yoga at 5pm. Read More

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

We serve our dishes with fresh and organic foods. Although primarily we serve vegetarian dishes, we do add fish or chicken every couple of days. We also prepare gluten free, vegan or dairy free. Read More

Customer Reviews

5.00 out of 5.0 average rating

Elisa • Mar 04, 2025

5.0

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Pleasurable 5 day break

We picked up El Sabanero because we wanted a break and a yoga retreat open to different levels. The atmosphere is simple but comfortable and cozy. Welcoming staff, excellent connections (daily shuttles to Tamarindo, airport, various services, etc.) and courses. The structure might need some refreshing but this is alreays in the plans and like it is now is perfectly fine. Read More

Ruth • Jan 03, 2024

5.0

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Great yoga

Thank you, Hector for a lovely week's yoga. It is not easy to do what you are doing with such a wide variety of people, with differing abilities and expectations, coming and going. You are creative, effective, soulful and a delight. Please keep doing what you do! Read More

Ruth • Jan 03, 2024

5.0

Verified

Thank you all

The Lodge is everything claimed: great yoga, lovely extracurriculars, yummy meals, comfortable rooms and best and most surprising friends everywhere. My week there was an absolute delight and may require a return visit soon. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Read More

Genevieve • Dec 24, 2021

5.0

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Amazing retreat!

I loved El Sabanero and can’t wait to return. Kurt and Harold were so lovely; very thoughtful and kind making sure my stay and experience was pleasant and fulfilling. Harold really helped get me a last minute covid test for my flight home, lifesaver.

The grounds were thoughtfully maintained by an amazing groundskeeper. There was always at least one masseuse one site. The pool was always clean and made for some stunning photos. Hector was an amazing yoga instructor, I loved waking up to his classes.
It was the perfect place for me to recharge and make some amazing friendships. As a solo female traveler, this was hands down the best experience I’ve had Read More

Travis • Dec 21, 2021

5.0

Verified

Incredible Retreat at Reasonable Price

I can't imagine having a much better experience than my visit to El Sabanero for a retreat. It is a true sanctuary for relaxation, connection, yoga, delicious healthy food and spiritual rejuvenation. Kurt and the whole team are extremely welcoming and you will quickly feel like you are part of the El Sab family to the extent that you will likely have a very hard time leaving. The rooms are super cozy and contain everything you might want. The Lodge seems to attract nothing but incredible people and I made many life long friends from the experience. This is also a great place to base out of if you are looking to do some of the many tours in the area and the team will help you book and organize the tour with other travelers at the Lodge. The retreat was truly the highlight of my trip to Costa Rica. If you are having a hard time deciding on which retreat to chose as I was, look no further! I know I will be back soon :) Read More

7-Day Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Retreat Highlights

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Hector Moreno

Details of this retreat

Schedule

Getting Here

Directions