Retreat Centers
Anamaya Resort – Mind, Body & Spirit
Anamaya is a hillside yoga and wellness resort above the village of Montezuma, on the southern Nicoya Peninsula. It runs its own retreat weeks and 200-hour teacher trainings, hosts visiting teachers, and suits anyone who wants daily yoga, organic food and a quiet jungle-and-beach week.
Anamaya is a yoga and wellness resort on a hillside above Montezuma, a small village on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. Most rooms look out over the Gulf of Nicoya, the village is a short walk downhill, and the Montezuma waterfall is close by. In November 2026 its website was live and taking bookings.
What a week at Anamaya is like
Days are built around yoga, usually a morning class and a gentler one late in the day, with meals shared at long tables. The rest of the day is yours: the beach and waterfall in Montezuma, a surf lesson, a canopy tour, horseback riding, snorkeling at Tortuga Island or simply the saltwater infinity pool. Anamaya books those outings at reception.
Its own site lists classes such as sunrise and sunset yoga, restorative, aerial and partner yoga, plus meditation, breathwork and qi gong. On top of that it has a spa with massage and bodywork, an infrared sauna and a cold plunge. Several of the newer extras it lists (energy devices and various tests) are wellness services rather than medical care, so treat them that way.
Retreats and teacher trainings
There are 3 ways to stay:
- Anamaya's own retreat weeks, where you pick your dates and the week includes your room, meals and daily yoga. A surf version adds lessons with local instructors.
- Retreats led by visiting teachers, listed on Anamaya's calendar. In autumn 2026 these included a somatic experiencing week and a wellness week.
- 200-hour yoga teacher trainings, run as a 3-week residential course in a small group. Anamaya's page describes the course as Yoga Alliance certified; check the school's listing yourself on yogaalliance.org before you enroll. Our guide to yoga teacher training in Costa Rica explains how.
Dates change every season, so check Anamaya's retreat calendar for what's on and check their website for current rates.
Rooms and food
Anamaya has 14 named rooms and cabinas, from rooms in the main house to separate cabinas and a casita with its own kitchen. Its site says every room has air conditioning and ceiling fans, organic cotton or bamboo sheets, and that most have ocean views. Ask for a room map if stairs matter to you, because the property is on a steep hill.
Meals are organic and mostly vegetarian, with vegan and gluten-free options, and fish or free-range chicken is available.
Who it suits
Anamaya suits a first retreat, a solo traveler who wants company at meals, couples, and anyone who wants a full week of yoga with some adventure on the side. It's less suited to travelers who want a big town with nightlife, or to anyone who has trouble with steep paths. If daily surf is the main goal, you'll find more of it in Santa Teresa, about 30 to 40 minutes' drive away; our yoga and surf guide covers that choice.
Getting there
Anamaya's travel page puts Montezuma about 4 to 4.5 hours by road from Liberia airport (LIR) and about 5.5 hours by shuttle from San José (SJO), including about 1.5 hours on the car ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera. You can also fly with Sansa to the Cobano airstrip, a short drive away, or take a taxi boat across the gulf from Playa Herradura. The last stretch up to Anamaya is steep, so ask about a transfer if you're not used to hill roads.
For other centers nearby, see our page on where to do yoga in Costa Rica, and for help choosing between retreats, read how to choose a yoga retreat in Costa Rica.
Website: Anamaya Resort
Frequently asked questions
Where is Anamaya in Costa Rica?
On a hillside above Montezuma, a village on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula on the Pacific coast. The village center and beach are a short walk downhill.
Is Anamaya good for beginners?
Yes. Its in-house retreat weeks are open to all levels, and classes include gentle and restorative yoga as well as stronger flows. Tell the teachers you're new and they'll give you options.
Does Anamaya offer yoga teacher training?
Yes, 200-hour trainings run as a 3-week residential course. Check Anamaya's calendar for the next dates and confirm the Yoga Alliance listing yourself.
Can I surf on a retreat at Anamaya?
Yes. Anamaya offers a yoga and surf version of its retreat week with lessons, and it can book lessons for any guest. Santa Teresa, about 30 to 40 minutes away, has more consistent waves.
How do I get to Anamaya from San José?
Drive or take a shuttle to Puntarenas, cross on the car ferry to Paquera (about 1.5 hours), then drive about an hour to Montezuma; allow about 5.5 hours from San José. Or fly with Sansa to the Cobano airstrip and drive a short way.
[Updated on: 4 November 2026]
