# Hacienda Del Sol

> Hacienda del Sol is an all-inclusive wellness retreat in the jungle near San Juanillo, about 14 km up the coast from Nosara in Guanacaste. Guests arrive any day for a week or more of daily yoga and movement, spa treatments and food or juice programs, so it suits people who want a quiet reset rather than a busy yoga town.

Source: https://costarica-yoga-retreats.com/hacienda-del-sol/
Last checked: 2026-11-04

Hacienda del Sol is a small wellness retreat in the jungle near San Juanillo, on the Nicoya Peninsula in Guanacaste. It's about 14 km up the coast from Nosara, at the end of dirt roads, and about 5 minutes from the beach. It has changed a lot since we first wrote about it: today it runs its own all-inclusive retreat weeks rather than mainly renting space to visiting groups, and in November 2026 its website is live and taking bookings.

![A retreat group jumping for joy on a dark-sand beach at sunset](/static/img/old/2012-09-hacienda.webp)

## How a stay works

You arrive on any day and stay a week or longer. Hacienda del Sol builds every stay around what it calls its "8 Element Method": breathing, water treatments, rest, food, movement, nature, connection and presence. It offers 6 set retreats, including a juice cleanse week and a whole-being week with spa treatments, or it will shape a week around you. A 2-minute quiz on its site helps you pick one.

Each day has a set rhythm: movement and breathwork in the morning, a trip to the beach, then slower classes and rest later in the day. Every class is optional. The site describes "Primal Yoga," a mix of yoga postures with functional movement, plus breathwork and meditation. There are also spa treatments, a hydrotherapy area and a walking labyrinth. It doesn't run yoga teacher trainings.

Meals are prepared by chefs, with produce from the property's own garden, and fresh-pressed juices for the cleanse programs.

![A group sitting on mats on the beach in the evening light](/static/img/old/2012-09-hacienda-2.webp)

## Rooms

There are 12 private bungalows in 3 styles, from the older, rustic Tierra bungalows with small bathrooms to larger, updated ones. All have a king bed, air conditioning, ceiling fans, Wi-Fi and a private terrace with a hammock. Check their website for current rates.

## Who it suits (and who it doesn't)

It suits you if you want a quiet, structured week focused on rest, food and gentle movement, alone or as a couple, with no need to plan anything. It's not the place for a busy class timetable, surf every day or a lively town; for that, Nosara itself is 40 minutes away. Hacienda del Sol is clear that it isn't a medical facility: you must be mobile, the nearest hospital is about 3 hours away, and it asks for your health history when you book. Anyone with a health condition should talk to their doctor before joining a cleanse.

![A therapist giving a treatment to a guest lying on a table under the trees](/static/img/old/2012-11-hacienda-del-sol.webp)

## Getting there

Most guests fly into Liberia (LIR), about 2 hours away by road, the last hour or so on dirt. From San José (SJO) the drive is 4 to 6 hours, or you can fly to the Nosara airstrip, about 30 to 40 minutes away. Hacienda del Sol doesn't run its own transfers but recommends a private transfer company, and you won't need a car once you're there.

For the yoga centers in Nosara itself, see the Nosara section of our [guide to where to do yoga in Costa Rica](/where-to-do-yoga-in-costa-rica/). [PachaMama](/pachamama-yoga-retreat/) is also in the San Juanillo area. To compare retreat weeks, read [how to choose a yoga retreat in Costa Rica](/yoga-retreats-costa-rica/).

Website: [Hacienda del Sol](https://haciendadelsolcr.com/)

## Frequently asked questions

### Where is Hacienda del Sol?

In the jungle near San Juanillo, Guanacaste, about 14 km north of Nosara on the Nicoya Peninsula.

### Which airport is closest to Hacienda del Sol?

Liberia (LIR), about 2 hours by road. You can also fly from San José to Nosara, about 30 to 40 minutes away.

### Do I need yoga experience for a retreat at Hacienda del Sol?

No. Classes focus on gentle, functional movement, every class is optional, and the programs are built around rest and food as much as yoga.

### Is Hacienda del Sol a medical clinic?

No. It says it has no medical staff and gives no medical advice, and it asks guests to get their doctor's clearance before cleanse programs.