ASCLEPIOS Wellness and Healing Retreat in Costa Rica believes in the power of harmony and balance. Costa Rica is a peaceful democratic country that does not have an army and loves, respects and protects its environment. Located in Central America it borders both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Nicaragua and Panama. Costa Rica has tropical seasons, several active volcanoes (Poas, Arenal, Turrialba and Rincon de la Vieja) as well as beautiful beaches that stretch 225 kilometres on the Caribbean coast and 1103 kilometres on the Pacific coast.
Setting
Asclepios is located in El Cacao de Alajuela a short distance from San Jose, skirting the Poas Volcano. There are 12 unique rooms, a well equipped gym and a spa with a team of highly skilled spa therapists and talented holistic practitioners. With a weekly holistic activity programme including yoga and meditation you are truly spoilt for choice. Take advantage of the stunning ionized pool, offering a balanced wellness experience.
Benefits
The staff are highly professional and knowledgeable with a deep understanding and passion for helping their guests achieve physical, emotional and spiritual balance. Take advantage of the wonderful facilities offered at the resort. As a guest you will also have the choice to eat for your blood type where all meals will be prepared for you as an individual and your blood type.
Eateries
The first course is vegetarian and consists of raw seasonal vegetables, salad, steamed vegetables and other vegetarian antipasti, using seasonal vegetables grown in their organic gardens when possible or sourced locally. Your second course will be a choice of à la carte meals, specific to you and your blood type. All meals are served in the Higia Restaurant, which also has an open-air dining pavilion facility when weather permits. The restaurant has stunning views of the sugarcane, coffee plantations and volcanoes with the soothing sound of the river in the background. The food here is bioenergetic and contains the freshest produce locally sourced.
Feel Good Factor
You will be resting and restoring within a natural environment brimming with wildlife, trees and rivers. This link back to nature will help regulate you back into your natural rhythm.
Who's it for?
This is a place for everyone who is interested in enhancing their wellbeing, mindful of nature and wanting to experience unspoilt landscape. It is ideal for the single traveller, friends or couples. The place is designed for all over tranquillity and balance for both body and mind.
Insider Tips
Do not miss the trip which is organised on Wednesdays which takes guests to the nearby Poas volcano and Paz Cataract. Or the butterfly farm. If you are feeling extremely adventurous you can take an adventure zip-line glide and feel the sensation of flying.
Celebrity Fans
George Clooney.
Programme Information
Included in the Nature + Environment programme:
Exclusive to Electric Bloom
Freedom Fitness (also available for longer stays)
- Flights
- 7 night’s full board
- Free private transfers between San Jose and Asclepios Wellness and Healing Retreat 3 x Personal training session + personalized fitness program
- 1 x Floatation therapy
- 2 x Scottish showers
- 1 x Hammam + body scrub + Vichy shower
- 2 x Sauna sessions with rest
- 1 x Deep tissue massage
- 1 x Nutrition consultation
- 1 x Cooking class
- 1 x Half day alf nature tour of your choice, of either a visit to Poas Volcano or a visit to a Butterfly Farm
- 1 x Nature active canopy tour at Colinas del Poas
Free - Participation in daily fitness activities.
- Assistance to lectures or workshops
- Complimentary use of our Fitness Center and Water Therapy Suites, which include ionized natural Pool, cold sea salt Plunge, Jacuzzi, and Kneipp

