Costa Rica

Costa Rica is alive. From cloud forests to volcanic springs, black sand beaches to jungle waterfalls, it offers a pure, unfiltered connection to nature that pulls creators out of autopilot and into deep presence. The colours are more saturated, the light more golden, and the energy more grounded. This is a destination where content creation becomes a form of participation, not observation.

Unlike destinations built around luxury or spectacle, Costa Rica offers something more regenerative. There is time to learn, time to rest, and time to let your ideas land. It is ideal for hosts focused on transformation, healing, nature-based storytelling, and content that helps people return to themselves through the natural world.

For creators working at the intersection of wellness, ecology, and intentional living, Costa Rica is an open-air studio. Everything moves slowly and consciously. You are surrounded by birdsong, barefoot paths, organic textures, and community rhythms shaped by the land. The phrase “pura vida” is not a slogan. It is the default setting, and it invites you to shift your own.

“Costa Rica is a natural reset for creators; a destination that invites you to reconnect with rhythm, stillness, and the untamed beauty of the present moment, while offering rich material for storytelling that is grounded, sensory, and deeply personal.”

Things You Need To Know

Time Difference: GMT -6 hours
Capital: San José
Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC). USD also widely accepted
Visa: Visa-free for most UK, EU, US, and Commonwealth passport holders
Our Highlight: Morning cacao ceremony in the jungle, followed by a barefoot river walk and open-air content session
Best Time to Visit: December to April (dry season, easier travel, more sunlight for filming)
Language: Spanish is the official language. English is widely spoken in hospitality and retreat spaces.

Trip Styles

Costa Rica suits creators who don’t need everything curated in advance. It works best for those who trust in process, presence, and co-creation with the natural world. If your work is rooted in wellness, sustainability, or personal transformation, this is the destination to go deep.

Creativity & Movement

For dancers, somatic coaches, and creators who use the body to tell stories. Jungle paths, treehouse decks, and open beaches provide natural stages for film, flow, or movement-based practices. There’s space here to explore vulnerability and strength on camera, in nature.

Jungle Retreats

Perfect for yoga facilitators, breathwork leaders, and hosts offering spiritual growth or emotional wellness. Retreat spaces in the jungle support ritual, reconnection, and self-inquiry. Think cacao ceremonies, cold river dips, and sunrise practices under a canopy of green.

Nature & Sustainability Storytelling

Ideal for creators working in environmental education, slow living, or regenerative travel. Costa Rica’s protected parks, farms, and rewilding projects offer space to film nature-centred content. Opportunities include wildlife documentation, permaculture experiences, and learning from local conservationists.

Plant-Based Living & Conscious Food

Designed for food photographers, wellness chefs, and creators exploring mindful nourishment. Costa Rica offers abundant access to organic produce, herbal medicine, and local food wisdom. You can shoot garden-to-table meals, visit forest kitchens, and create with intention from root to plate.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in San José & Transfer to the Forest

Guests land in San José and are welcomed with fresh juice and warm introductions before beginning the journey into the central highlands. En route, there’s a stop at a butterfly sanctuary or botanical garden for a soft shoot and gentle immersion in local ecology.

Upon arrival at the jungle lodge, guests settle into elevated eco-cabins surrounded by birdsong and misty green light. A chef-led welcome dinner features native herbs and seasonal ingredients, followed by a short circle to set creative intentions for the week.
Day 2: Jungle Ritual & Grounded Content

The morning begins with a cacao ceremony led by a local facilitator, followed by a slow movement session under the trees. After breakfast, the group is guided on a jungle walk with a naturalist, learning about native plants and wildlife while filming texture and detail.

After lunch, creators break into small groups for mini filming challenges, exploring themes like grounding, presence, or transformation. The day ends with a plant-based cooking demo and group dinner in the open-air kitchen.
Day 3: River Walk & Forest Filming

The group visits a nearby permaculture farm where they meet with local growers to learn about food sovereignty, natural building, and herbal medicine. Content opportunities include harvesting, filming eco processes, and engaging in a short hands-on compost or soil-making session.

A picnic lunch is followed by a forest-based workshop on storytelling in ecological settings. In the evening, the group returns to the lodge for editing, quiet co-working, or fireside feedback circles.
Day 4: Travel to the Coast & Sea Reset

After breakfast, the group departs for the Pacific coast, with a stop at a wildlife sanctuary to film sloths, toucans, or monkeys in ethical care.

Arriving at a seaside retreat centre by afternoon, guests take time to rest or record golden hour content on the beach. After dinner, there’s an optional sound healing or moonlit meditation session to close the travel day.
Day 5: Coastal Rituals, Surf & Solo Projects

The morning begins with a breath-led ocean immersion followed by optional sunrise surfing or beach movement. After breakfast, guests can dive into solo creative work or take part in an environmental storytelling challenge, such as building a narrative from found natural materials or textures.

Lunch is followed by a low-key video shoot or voice note practice along a coastal path. The day ends with a farewell dinner and celebration under the stars, with time to share work, insight, or intentions for what’s next.
Day 6: Morning Practice & Departures

The final day opens with a short forest or beach walk and closing gratitude practice. Guests are invited to share a single piece of content such a reel, reflection, or visual still that captures their experience.
Departures are staggered, with optional café stops or time at a natural hot spring for those heading back via San José.