Asclepios Wellness and Healing Retreat

A slower stay near Alajuela

A day at Asclepios Wellness and Healing Retreat invites you to slow down: yoga, an afternoon at the pool and time on a private terrace with a mountain or garden outlook. The European-style boutique resort sits near Alajuela, Poas Volcano and La Paz waterfall, with convenient access to the San Jose airport. Give the beginning or end of your Costa Rica trip more than an overnight pause.

Let wellness shape the day

Move between the ionized swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and Hamman, or choose a treatment with the spa therapists and holistic practitioners from different countries. A yoga and meditation pavilion gives you a dedicated place to slow down. Hiking and biking trails and the fitness center offer a more active turn, while lounge chairs and an amphitheater provide other spaces within the retreat.

The organic restaurant keeps meals within that unhurried rhythm. Environmental appreciation and conservation have a concrete place in the design: the center occupies 20,000 square feet within an area comprising 12,500 acres, with wildlife and primary and secondary forests preserved. Thermal solar collectors, natural ventilation and lighting, and siding and brick construction form part of that approach.

Rooms made for quiet time

Standard rooms evoke medical traditions from around the world, giving the wellness theme an expression indoors. Mountain or garden views and private terraces invite you to spend time in the room as well as around the grounds. Premium bedding, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries add comfort; an in-room safe and direct-dial telephone cover practical needs.

The bathrooms are partially open, with a separate bathtub and a handheld shower. Consider that layout when choosing a room for a shared stay. All rooms are non-smoking, and complimentary WiFi keeps you connected when you want to be. The retreat’s quieter pace suits solo travelers and couples who want to make space for themselves in the trip.

Culture and nature beyond the retreat

When curiosity draws you farther afield, the Alajuela area adds Doka coffee touring, Grecia and Sarchi, San Jose city visits, and canopy-and-horseback-riding outings. La Paz Waterfall Gardens combines waterfalls with an aviary and wild-cat exhibit, giving a nature day more than one focus. Choose an excursion, then return for the pool or sauna; the pleasure of a retreat is being able to give those slower hours their due.