Nature Is Medicine

Explore the Wild South of the

Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”
— Albert Einstein

Every step in the forest, every breath by the river, is a form of prayer. These optional activities are offered as extensions of the retreat container — to deepen your relationship with the land and receive the medicine that nature so generously offers.

Select experiences can be arranged as part of your retreat journey, in collaboration with skilled local partners.

Ouroboros – serpent eating its tail, symbol of eternity and renewal.

Jungle & River Adventures

Slow down and awaken your senses.

Rainforest Hikes

Explore trails such as Bolita, Sendero El Tigre, Río Carate, and more — either at your own rhythm or with a knowledgeable local guide. Discover native plants, wildlife, and the stories woven into the land.

Hidden Jungle Pools & Waterfalls

Swim in pristine pools like El Salto, fed by mountain springs. A perfect place to cleanse, refresh, and rest.

Visit to Corcovado National Park

Discover one of the most biodiverse places on Earth — home to tapirs, monkeys, jaguars, and scarlet macaws. Guided day trips and 1–2 night stays available.

Birdwatching & Wildlife Spotting

Toucans, macaws, and hummingbirds greet the morning. Night tours offer the chance to spot frogs, snakes, and other nocturnal beings.

Squirrel monkey perched on a branch in Dos Brazos jungle.

Dense Dos Brazos jungle near Templo del Tigre retreat.

Spider monkeys swinging through trees in Corcovado National Park.

Jungle trail view from Bolita trails near Templo del Tigre in Costa Rica.

Tropical jungle trail winding through Dos Brazos, Costa Rica.

Small jungle waterfall surrounded by tropical plants in Dos Brazos, Costa Rica.

Sloth resting high in a tree in Corcovado National Park.

Tamandua (anteater) moving through the forest in Corcovado.

Expressive monkey spotted along the Dos Brazos jungle trails.

Tapir in its natural habitat at La Sirena station in Corcovado.

Close-up of a tapir in Corcovado National Park.

Crocodile resting along the water’s edge in Corcovado National Park.

Rio Tigre flowing past the jungle near Templo del Tigre, Dos Brazos.

Rufous-tailed jacamar perched near Templo del Tigre.

Colorful trogon bird spotted at Templo del Tigre.

Purple-crowned fairy hummingbird at Templo del Tigre.

Woodpecker on a tree at Templo del Tigre.

Toucan perched in the trees at Templo del Tigre.

King vulture soaring above the jungle canopy at Templo del Tigre.

Owl hidden among branches near Templo del Tigre.

Boa constrictor resting in the undergrowth at Templo del Tigre.

Terciopelo snake coiled on the forest floor in Costa Rica.

Glass frog with translucent skin in Dos Brazos jungle.

Bright-eyed frog in the Costa Rican jungle.

Scarlet macaws perched in an almond tree at Templo del Tigre.

El Salto, a secluded natural swimming hole in Dos Brazos jungle.

“The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature.”
— Joseph Campbell

Triskele symbol representing cycles, movement, and sacred threes.

Earth & Ocean Encounters

Ride with the Earth. Flow with the sea.

Horseback Riding through the Jungle

Ride with experienced local guides through rivers and forest paths, arriving at scenic viewpoints and hidden places.

Kayaking in the Gulf

Paddle through mangroves, estuaries, or along the coast — quietly observing life at the water’s edge. Bioluminescent kayaking is possible around the new moon, when the sea glows with light from tiny microorganisms.

Surfing at Nearby Beaches

Ride waves suited to every level — from gentle beginner breaks to more adventurous swells.

Dolphin & Whale Watching

Go artisanal fishing with local guides or snorkel in the clear waters of Golfo Dulce — home to vibrant marine life and coral ecosystems.

Fishing & Snorkeling

Dolphins are seen year-round; humpback whales migrate seasonally. Join a respectful guided boat journey to witness these majestic beings.

Aerial view of Golfo Dulce and Puerto Jiménez on the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.

Underwater view of a humpback whale during a whale-watching tour in Costa Rica.

Humpback whale surfacing in Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica.

Close-up of dolphins swimming beside a boat in Costa Rica.

Dolphins leaping out of the water off the coast of Costa Rica.

Dolphin jumping high in Golfo Dulce near the Osa Peninsula.

Underwater view of dolphins swimming gracefully in Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica.

Small boat cruising on the calm waters of Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica.

Horseback riding through the jungle trails of Dos Brazos near Templo del Tigre.

Kayaking in Golfo Dulce near Puerto Jiménez, Osa Peninsula.

Surfer riding a wave at Matapalo Beach on the Osa Peninsula.

Olympian Brisa Hennessy surfing a wave at Matapalo, Costa Rica.

Underwater view of tropical marine life in Golfo Dulce with Captain Goodvibes.

Snorkelers exploring marine life in Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica with Captain Goodvibes.

Snorkeling in the clear tropical waters off the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.

Snorkeler swimming near a sea turtle in the Osa Peninsula with Captain Goodvibes.

Snorkeling with tropical fishes in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.

Eye of Horus symbol representing protection, insight, and spiritual vision.

Ceremonial Nature Practices

A portal to communion with the natural world.

Medicinal Plant Walk

Connect with the spirit of the plants and the intelligence of the land through a guided caminata — a silent, meditative walk in the jungle. Held in the presence of a healer and accompanied by the sacred Master Plant Wachuma, this journey invites deep listening, inner stillness, and communion with nature.
Offered only when appropriate and in alignment with the retreat container.