Esteban's 7 night Living La Vida Pura Retreat

Esteban's 7 night Living La Vida Pura Retreat
From USD $1,595.00
  • Duration: 8 Days (approx.)
  • Location: Quepos, Provincia de Puntarenas
  • Product code: PQ9HYX

Esteban's 7-night Living La Vida Pura Retreat

Explore Costa Rica alongside a community of solo travelers, led by Esteban. Esteban will share some of his favorite Costa Rican experiences and activities while we dive deep into what it means and feels like to live "La Vida Pura". We will savor delectable cuisine and engage in adrenaline-filled exploration while introducing healthy habits that enhance your zest for life. Our days will be filled with delicious meals, fun nature activities, exercise, and healthy habits like temperature therapy, meditation, stretching, and journaling. 

 

Accommodation

The first 4 nights of your retreat will be spent in Esteban's home in Villas Jacquelina. The other 3 nights will be spent in one of his favorite recommended hotels in another Costa Rican destination (second location to be determined).

Guests will have the option of selecting the room accommodation type that best fits their needs and budget. The cost of our retreat will increase or decrease based on the room option you select. 

Food

Two daily meals (breakfast and lunch) will be provided in your retreat package.  While stationed at Villas Jacquelina, breakfast, and lunch will be prepared by Esteban and his staff.  While on the road, you will eat in Esteban's recommended restaurants and hotels. 


Activities

Each day you will have one or two scheduled activities. Activities will change and can range from a beach day with surf lessons to white water rafting or waterfall exploring.  All scheduled activities are included in your tour price. 

Transportation

The following transportation comes included with your retreat package:

  • Airport Pick-up (SJO-Quepos)

  • Transportation for all scheduled activities

  • Airport drop off (Quepos-SJO)
     

Guests will be responsible for any transportation that is needed during free time hours. Taxis can be called at any hour. Public buses also run regularly and can be utilized easily. 


Accommodation Details:


For 4 of the 7 nights of this retreat, you will be staying at Villas Jacquelina, a treehouse-style boutique hotel in Quepos, Costa Rica. The hotel has basic yet comfortable rooms with incredible communal areas to chill and have fun. They are one of the highest-rated budget-friendly hotels in the area. 

  • All rooms and bathrooms are cleaned daily
  • We will group participants by sex so that we don't have males and females sharing rooms. 

  • If you are coming with a friend, we will try to put you together in the same room. 

Double Occupancy (economy) - Villa Escondido
Participants can expect a small private room with a twin bed and a high-powered ceiling fan. Participants will have access to a shared bathroom, shared by two rooms, and a maximum of 4 guests.

Single Occupancy (standard) - Villa Sol
Participants can expect a medium-sized room with a double bed and a high-powered ceiling fan. These guests will have access to a shared bathroom that is shared between two rooms and a maximum of 4 guests. 

Single Occupancy (superior) - Villa Vista
Participants can expect a medium-sized room with a double bed and air conditioning. These guests will have access to a shared bathroom that is shared between two rooms and a maximum of 4 guests. 

Double Occupancy (Couples Room Superior) - Villa Linda
Participants can expect a large private room with a queen bed, a private bathroom, a ceiling fan, and air conditioning. 

Double Occupancy (superior) - Villa Fresca
Participants can expect a large room with two double beds, air conditioning, and one other participant. These rooms have one large private bathroom in the room that will be shared between the two room inhabitants.

*For the last 3 nights of the trip, we will be staying at a hotel or Airbnb in one of Esteban's favorite locations. We will try to make the accommodation type comparable to the package and room option you select with Villas Jacquelina.

Flights:

Flights to Costa Rica and not included in your package. You must purchase your flights yourself and should look for flights that will arrive in San Jose Costa Rica (SJO) in the morning or early afternoon. (Be careful not to book a flight to San Jose California (SJC))

  • We recommend booking flights 60-90 days in advance.
  • Watch flights using Google Flights, as flight prices will fluctuate. 
  • Flights from the US should cost $450-$800 if you are savvy with your purchase. 
  • If you find a US flight for under $500, you should purchase it. 
  • Keep in mind luggage restrictions. Packing small will normally save you money. 

Airport Transportation: 

  • We will supply two airport shuttle pick-ups from (SJO) to Villas Jacquelina. One will leave (SJO) around 10 am and a second will leave around 2 pm. Times may fluctuate to accommodate guests but best to arrive at a time that will correspond with our airport pick-up. 
  • We will supply two airport shuttle drop-offs from Villas Jacquelina to SJO. One will leave before daybreak (5 am) to get you to the airport by 8 am. The second will leave around 9 am to get you to the airport by noon. Times may fluctuate to accommodate guests please book an afternoon or evening flight. (If you book flights that don't correspond with our shuttle times, you will be responsible for your Transportation to or from Quepos)

What to Bring? 

We will be in a hot and humid climate and regularly in and out of water. Best to pack light with a lot of bathing suits and light clothing. The hotel offers a fairly priced laundry service to wash clothing. The hotel will provide towels but bring a lightweight towel you can take off-site and a reusable water bottle. Check out this blog post to learn more about what to bring to this area.  

Sample Schedule:

(This sample schedule should give you an idea of what to expect but will change here and there)

Arrival Day 1

  • Arrive in San Jose Costa Rica and jump on one of our transports to Quepos
  • Check-in at Villas Jacquelina
  • Dinner and meet and greet at 7 pm

Day 2:

  • Morning breathwork, meditation, stretching, sauna, and cold plunge
  • Breakfast at Villas Jacquelina
  • Get on the bus and head to waterfalls in Uvita
  • Spend the day at the river jumping, swimming, diving, and sliding
  • Late lunch
  • Rooftop movie night

Day 3:

  • Morning breathwork, meditation, stretching, sauna, and cold plunge
  • Breakfast at Villas Jacquelina
  • Guided Tour of Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Beach Day and lunch at the beach
  • Evening workout

Day 4:

  • Morning breathwork, meditation, stretching, sauna, and cold plunge
  • Breakfast at Villas Jacquelina
  • Tour at Nauyaca Waterfall 
  • Free evening

Day 5: 

  • Morning breathwork, meditation, stretching, sauna, and cold plunge
  • Early breakfast at Villas Jacquelina
  • Travel to second destination
  • Lunch on the road
  • Check into the hotel 
  • Night Thermal session at Eco Termales Hot Springs

Day 6:

  • Morning breathwork, meditation, stretching
  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Visit El Salto Waterfall 
  • Lunch at a local soda
  • Happy Hour games and drinks

Day 7:

  • Morning breathwork, meditation, stretching
  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Zip Line and hanging bridges at Sky Adventures 
  • Lunch at a local soda
  • Free evening

Departure Day 8: 

  • Breakfast at the Hotel if possible 
  • Check out and travel to San Jose for flights

Additional Details:

  • Villas Jacquelina is not a luxury hotel. I chose this accommodation because it's awesome but also because it's affordable and allows us to sell our packages at a lower cost. If you are worried about your room accommodation, I recommend reserving a "superior" room or "couples room" with air conditioning and a private bathroom.