Quartz mountain hideaway
High on a crystal quartz mountain, open-air yoga decks and forest trails overlook dense rainforest valleys stretching toward the Pacific.
“Heaven on Earth, in this case, translates to a wellness located deep in the rainforest.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Vida Mía Healing Center pairs Ayurvedic therapies and crystal bodywork with cold plunge cascades and IV longevity protocols.
Notable
Attentive retreat hosts coordinate personalized wellness itineraries, organic hypoallergenic bedding, and private valley-facing soaking tubs.
Notable
Perched above Atenas's rainforest valleys, featuring organic permaculture gardens, native forest walking trails, and open-air mountain dining.
What they say
One Michelin Key
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Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The Retreat’s accommodations range from spacious double rooms to a selection of luxury lofts and even a three-bedroom villa, the Residence at Santosha.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched in the inland Atenas highlands, the retreat sits above misty rainforest valleys forty minutes west of San José.
The rooms
Rooms feature organic hypoallergenic linens and expansive windows, while Premium categories add private soaking tubs facing the valley canopy.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An ecological lap pool stretches beneath a spreading Guanacaste tree, with daybeds gazing across the rainforest valley.
The spa
Seven mountain-facing treatment rooms offer crystal bodywork, floral soaking baths, and Ayurvedic therapies above the forest canopy.
The gym
Santosha Wellness Club features Pilates chairs and cardio machines lined up against wide windows overlooking forested peaks.
Restaurant
Sol Terrace
Anti-inflammatory, garden-grown meals are served on an open-air covered terrace that opens directly onto the swimming pool.
At the table
Rooftop dining at Mystique overlooks the valley, while La Diosa mixes fresh juices and cocktails beside the pool.
How it began
Holistic health practitioner Diana Stobo established the sanctuary on fifty acres of quartz-rich mountain terrain as an immersive healing retreat.
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Gold
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.