6 Days Cleanse, Detox, Meditation, and Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica

Facilities

Feel at home cradled by nature amidst the mango trees and sounds of the living forest in your simple, elegant suite. Allow yourself to truly relax in the comfort and peace of the mountains that Costa Rica is famous for. Settle in to a cool evening with a bottle of Chilean Cabernet and watch the sunset from your private terrace.

In the morning, awaken to the sounds of nature. Take a walk to the stream or hike to where you can see the Nicoya Peninsula in the distance. Meditation is an extra special experience here in Costa Rica. Enjoy all of the amenities and allow us to lift your spirits, and rejuvenate both body and soul, as you escape to the possibilities of this beautiful area of Costa Rica.

Tastefully designed with unique decor to allow you to enjoy the serenity of your surroundings, each Suite comes with its own bath tub, private terrace and garden with outdoor seating. Hardwood furniture and a ceiling made of teak brings the ambiance of the forest into your room.

The sleeping area has a comfy queen-sized bed, and an additional double bed can be arranged in the living room if needed. Ceiling fans, a refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, phone, complementary snacks and TV/DVD player. You may choose out of 250 movies of Ama Tierras collection.

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AmaTierra Costa Rica's tropical rainforest setting, teeming with "beloved earth" energy, with all the life, sounds and sights of nature, provides the ideal atmosphere in which to unravel layers of stress. You will re-enter your home life knowing a more relaxed and clear-minded version of your true self. Join AmaTierra for a professional yoga and detox program to cleanse in a safe way in a serene and natural environment.

AmaTierras professional detox program

AmaTierra recognizes that each person may need a different type of cleanse, depending on one's lifestyle, constitution, body type, diet and many other factors. Some people may do well with juice fasting, others need more nutritional support. Some may need a focus on liver cleansing, others colon or kidney. With a health professional guiding you through the detoxing days, you can feel safe and nurtured, knowing that your program is specifically designed for you. Keep in mind that the "key elements" of Ama Tierra Costa Rica detox program, are just guidelines for what we offer, and may or may not be part of your personal detox.

Key elements:

• Initial private consultation and daily check-in with registered Nutritionist/Herbalist Jill Ruttenberg or other health professional
• Fresh, organic raw foods & juices
• Herbal teas and cleansing drinks for whole body cleansing
• Daily gentle yoga and meditation classes
• Sound meditation session to balance the Chakras

Body therapies including:

• Educational abdominal massage session
• Optional enemas possibly made with lemon juice or coffee plus step by step instructions provided
• Aromatherapy baths using pure, organic doTerra oils, in your private casita
• Skin brushing
• Unlimited use of the BioMat to move toxins through the lymph system, increase circulation and soothe nerves, joints and muscles.
• Individualized Whole body detox is available at hotel AmaTierra, guided by nutritionist/herbalist Jill Ruttenberg.

Optional add-on therapies and activities:

• Counseling sessions with licensed professional therapists Marsha & Mark Friedman
• Clay wraps and/or exfoliation
• Massage
• Aromatherapy baths using pure, organic doTerra oils, in your private casita
• A beach day, rainforest or zipline tour
• Spirit of the horse reflection day at Sweet Prince Ranch

AmaTierra lies on the winding but wonderfully pothole-free Highway 27, 19 kilometers past Puriscal toward Orotina, about an hours drive southwest from San Jos. Make AmaTierra your home base as you venture on day trips to a variety of area attractions.

Optional Tours

• Adventure Park Costa Rica
• Carara National Park Jungle Tour
• Esterillos Oeste - A stunning pacific coast beach
• Horseback riding at Turubari Tropical Park
• Jaco - Surfing beach
• La Paz Waterfall and Poas Volcano
• San Jose historic city tour
• Sweet Prince Ranch - Horse riding
• Tortuga Island - Snorkel
• Zip-line canopy tour

Driving directions from San Jose or Juan Santamaria Airport (old road)

• From San Jose or Juan Santamaria Airport, there are two ways to go. The new highway cuts off about 15 minutes but does involve a dirt road for about 15 minutes of the journey.
• Directions for the slower, meandering but paved all the way road
• Take the road to Ciudad Colon. Once you're in Ciudad Colon, look out for a sign saying "no hay paso" that means you're going on to a one way street.
• Instead turn right at the gas station and then left at the next street and you will see a green AmaTierra sign up high (on a car wash building) stating you are 35 km from the Hotel.
• Go to the top of the hill through the town of Cuidad Colon and turn left before the dirt road.
• You will see a University of La Paz (Peace) sign on the left. Make sure you follow the road out of town (do not turn right to the U. of Peace), but veer right towards Puriscal and Turubari Park.
• After about 20 minutes, you will arrive in Puriscal.
• About 300 meters past the gas station on the right, you will see a sign for Turrubaris/Orotina/Jaco - turn left in front of the Red Cross/Ice building.
• Follow about 3 blocks past the church, and just after the stop light you will see a white sign that will say Turrubaris/Orotina/Jaco then you must turn right after the sign
• Then, you will follow the signs to Amatierra/Turubari Park. The Hotel is located 17KM or 20 minutes once you leave Puriscal.
• We are on the right side of the road 2 k,m before San Pablo and you will see several Green AmaTierra signs to let you know you are close. Always know that if you follow the signs to Turrubari Park that you are on the right track.
• It is easy to find and the road is paved the entire way - simply look for the long bamboo fence and wooden gate. If the gate is closed, just honk and the guard will open the gate.

Driving directions from San Jose or Juan Santamaria Airport (new highway)

• Start out the same way as above, from the airport.
• Once you pass Escazu, Outback, and the Forum, you will get to where you need to make a decision to go toward Ciudad Colon, or towards Guacima and Orotina. *You can choose to go straight ahead on the New Highway to Orotina, which is a toll road. You will need colones (though they do make change for dollars, don't worry).
• Go straight on this road, past 2 tolls, the last one is Atenas. Past Pan de Azucar too, exit at Escobal.
• At the top of the exit, turn left, then right at the end, onto the frontage road. Follow this to its end (about 1.2 km) and turn left.
• You stay on this little dirt road for about 15 minutes, over a 1 lane bridge, until you eventually get to a town called San Pablo, with a town square on the left.
• Go straight past the town about 2-3 blocks and you'll see Soda Francini on the right. Turn left there, toward Puriscal.
• AmaTierra will be on your left side about 1 km up the road.

Arrival by airplane

You will need to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Please contact AmaTierra to arrange if you require airport transfer. They have been working with the same private driver for 10 years, so it is really safe.

GPS

• 9.905586 N Latitude
• 84.427021W Langitude

• A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
• The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 45 days before the arrival date.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.