Dates

19th to 26th November 2025

The retreat container will open on the eve of 19th November 2025. We recommend booking your flight on the 18th Nov and staying at an inexpensive airport hotel, ready for collection at 10am on Wednesday 19th.

We will close the retreat on the evening of 25th November, whilst still enjoying our morning together on the 26th. Flights from SJO on the 26th November should not be booked earlier than 3pm to allow us travel time to the airport.

Flights

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Important Information

Visas & Passport:

British & European nationals do not need a visa to enter Costa Rica, however you may be asked to show your return ticket and the address where you are staying

Travel Insurance: 

Travel insurance is essential. Please make sure you have provided us with your insurance company, policy number and emergency telephone number for our records.

Vaccination and Health:

For travel to Costa Rica, the only required vaccine is for yellow fever if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. While no other vaccinations are mandatory for entry, it's recommended to be up-to-date on routine vaccinations like MMR, tetanus, and hepatitis A and B. Malaria is not prevalent in the areas we will be travelling, however you should ensure good bite avoidance by covering up with clothing such as long sleeves and long trousers especially after sunset and using natural insect repellents on exposed skin at these times. 

Hospitals/Emergencies:

In Costa Rica, the emergency number to call for assistance is 911. For medical emergencies, you can dial 911 or go directly to the nearest hospital's emergency department. Private hospitals like Hospital CIMA also offer 24/7 emergency services with specialized staff. For urgent care needs, Emergencias Monteverde provides 24/7 local and national emergency services, including transfers to other private hospitals. 

Currency:

The national currency is the Colones, although US Dollars are widely accepted. Both are available at ATMs throughout the country.

Weather:

November marks the transition to the dry season, so rainfall will be less frequent than in previous months. Typically, the end of November, it's likely to be drier, with any rain occurring in the late evenings or overnight.

Guanacaste's coastal areas will be warm, with daytime temperatures ranging from the high 80s to low 90s Fahrenheit (30-33°C) and nighttime temperatures in the mid-70s to low 80s Fahrenheit (24-27°C).

What to pack

PRACTICAL:

Lightweight, comfortable clothes for relaxing, gentle movement practices and walking

Light hiking boots/trainers (for any jungle escapades) - need some last min Vivobarefoots?! You can use ERRIN20 for 20% footwear before and beyond the retreat

A warmer layer/waterproof for the afternoons & evenings

Swimsuit!

Sun cream & a hat

A Head Torch can be useful

Emergency phone numbers and any important medical information

A photocopy of your Passport (always recommended)

Rehydration salts – take at the first sign of dehydration

Cream for any bites or scratches

Chargers & Plug Adaptors (for The Americas)

Small amount of cash (CRC or USD) for snacks and local shops

FUN STUFF:

Headphones - we’ll be sharing a trip playlist and recommended audio books for our drive to Guanacaste, as you take in the landscape and revel in the journey ahead

If you’re a stationary aficionado (like us!) perhaps a fresh notebook and pencil or pen to document, journal and record inspiration

Special Item ✨ - A small item from home that helps you feel grounded. Maybe it’s a photo, a crystal or book. Anything that brings you a feeling of comfort and safety.