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Fitness retreats in Costa Rica

Combine training, healthy food, recovery and outdoor adventure in a private villa designed around your group.

Personal trainer coaching a boxing session on the beach during a fitness retreat in Costa Rica

A fitness retreat built around movement.

Costa Retreats brings together private villas, fitness instruction, private chefs, wellness and outdoor activities to create a retreat focused on how your group wants to feel.

Whether you are a coach bringing clients or a group of friends who love to train together, we plan each day around movement, recovery and time in nature.

Choose your destination, villa, training rhythm and activities — and let our team coordinate the details.

What’s included:

Villa to train in

Villas with pools, open decks and some with a private gym.

Outdoor training

Beach workouts, trail runs, surfing and paddleboarding.

Transportation

Airport transfers and drivers to beaches, trails and training spots.

Recovery & wellness

Sports massage, yoga, stretching and time to rest.

Fitness nutrition

High-protein, whole-food menus from a private chef, matched to your goals.

Retreat coordination

Your schedule, trainers and logistics handled by one team.

Villas for fitness retreats

A few of our handpicked villas with open decks, pools and space to train. We'll find the home that fits your program, from morning workouts to proper recovery in the afternoon.

Private pool and open-air kitchen at Alma Tropical, a private villa for a retreat in Costa Rica

Playa Carmen · Sleeps 12

Four independent studios around an open-air communal area and a private pool, five minutes' walk from the beach in Santa Teresa.

Private pool and modern white exterior at Howler Hideaway, a private villa for a retreat in Costa Rica

Tamarindo · Sleeps 9

A tropical modern villa with a private pool set in lush greenery and a separate casita for extra privacy.

Modern exterior with infinity pool and open-air living spaces at Compass House, a luxury villa for a retreat in Costa Rica

Tamarindo · Sleeps 18

Space for larger groups, with Pacific views, an infinity pool, a hot tub, and a private gym.

Who is this retreat for?

Our fitness retreats are built for active groups who want to train together, without organizing everything themselves.

Personal trainers and coaches

Host your clients while we handle the villa, meals and logistics.

Gyms and studios

Take your community on a shared training experience.

Friends and active groups

Train, explore and recover together in Costa Rica.

Teams and clubs

Focused time to train and connect as a group.

Wellness communities

Movement, nourishing food and nature in one experience.

Dumbbells by a private villa pool at sunset during a fitness retreat in Costa Rica
Woman running on a palm-lined beach during a fitness retreat in Costa Rica

Sample fitness retreat experience

Day 01
Arrival

Airport transfer, villa check-in and healthy welcome dinner.

Day 02
Train

Morning training session, healthy breakfast, beach time and recovery.

Day 03
Explore

Hike or surf session followed by a private chef dinner.

Day 04
Recover

Yoga, massage and a relaxed afternoon by the pool.

Day 05
Departure

Final training session, breakfast and airport transfer.

More than training

Fitness retreats are just one of the experiences we plan. Our trusted local network lets us create many other kinds of retreats across Costa Rica.

Private chef dinner for a group retreat in Costa Rica, with tuna tartare served on a long table at a luxury villa overlooking the pool at sunset

Why Costa Rica?

Costa Rica offers an ideal combination of nature, wellness, adventure, beautiful villas and unforgettable destinations.
 
From the beaches of Tamarindo and Santa Teresa to the wellness culture of Nosara and the natural beauty of Uvita and Manuel Antonio, your retreat can be designed around the destination that fits your group.

Palm-lined beach in Tamarindo, a top destination for a retreat in Costa Rica
Tamarindo

Beaches, sunsets, surfing and easy access to restaurants and activities.

Caribbean beach lined with jungle near Puerto Viejo, a destination for a retreat in Costa Rica
Puerto Viejo

Caribbean beaches, rainforest and laid-back Afro-Caribbean culture.

Beach in Santa Teresa, a laid-back surf town for a retreat in Costa Rica
Santa Teresa

Yoga, surf and a relaxed beach lifestyle on the Nicoya Peninsula.

Tropical beach and rainforest in Manuel Antonio, a wildlife-rich destination for a retreat in Costa Rica
Manuel Antonio

Where the jungle meets the Pacific — and wildlife is part of every day.

Beach in Nosara, a yoga and wellness destination for a retreat in Costa Rica
Nosara

A wellness destination for yoga, meditation and healthy living.

View of Arenal Volcano rising above the rainforest — a luxury retreat destination in Costa Rica
Arenal

An active volcano, natural hot springs, and rainforest adventure — all in one.

Aerial view of the Uvita coastline and jungle, a nature-focused destination for a retreat in Costa Rica
Uvita

Whale watching, jungle waterfalls, and a coastline that few visitors ever find.

Aerial view of Las Catalinas beach town — a luxury retreat destination in Costa Rica
Las Catalinas

A car-free beach town with calm water, forest trails, and a slower pace.

Every retreat can be customized.

Your retreat does not have to follow a fixed itinerary.
We can adjust the destination, villa, activities, dining, wellness program, transportation and schedule around your group.

Thatched-roof pavilion beside a private pool at a luxury villa for a wellness retreat in Costa Rica
Poolside daybeds under thatched cabanas in a tropical garden, a place to rest on a wellness retreat in Costa Rica

Frequently asked questions:

01.

Can we bring our own trainer?

Yes. You can lead the training while we coordinate the villa, meals, transportation and activities. We can also help arrange local fitness professionals.

02.

How much does a fitness retreat in Costa Rica cost?

Every retreat is priced around your group. The cost depends on the number of guests, your dates, the villa, and the services you include. Send us your details and we'll reply with a free estimate within 24 hours.

03.

Can meals support our training goals?

Yes. Your private chef can prepare healthy menus around your group's preferences and dietary requirements.

04.

What outdoor activities can we add?

Surfing, hiking, waterfalls, catamaran cruises and other adventure activities can be incorporated into your retreat.

Turquoise bay and forested coastline, a setting for a wellness retreat in Costa Rica

Start planning your Costa Rica retreat.

Tell us about your group, and we'll begin building a retreat designed specifically around your goals.

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