Retreat Centers
Horizon Yoga Center
Horizon is a small hotel and yoga center on the hillside above Santa Teresa, on the southern Nicoya Peninsula, with daily classes on an ocean-view deck and a vegetarian restaurant. It suits you if you want an independent yoga-and-surf stay in Santa Teresa with classes on site, or a base for a small group retreat.
- Status
- open, checked 4 November 2026 on the hotel's own website
- Where
- on the hillside above Santa Teresa, Puntarenas, with views over Santa Teresa and Mal País
- Yoga
- daily vinyasa flow and fusion flow classes, all levels; drop-ins and class passes
- Rooms
- ocean-view cabins, villas with their own gardens and pools, and an ocean-view suite
Hotel Horizon is a small hotel and yoga center set in tropical gardens on the hillside above Santa Teresa, on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. Its yoga deck sits at the highest point of the property, looking over the Pacific, Santa Teresa and Mal País. In November 2026 its website was live and taking bookings. We also have an older profile of the same place under the name Horizon Yoga Hotel.
The yoga
Horizon teaches vinyasa flow and fusion flow, and says all levels are welcome. Classes run daily; the hotel posts its current schedule on Instagram, linked from its yoga page. You can drop in for a single class, buy a pass of 4, 8 or 15 classes, or book a private class, and prenatal classes can be arranged. The hotel also hosts yoga retreats for groups. Check their website for current rates.
Rooms
All units are wooden cabins with a kitchen, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. The ocean-view cabins suit singles and couples; the 2-storey villas (Villa Zen and the Yin and Yang villas) have their own gardens, pools and parking, and there's also an ocean-view suite. There's a pool for all guests and a massage rancho with an ocean view.
Food
The tea house and vegetarian restaurant sits on an open deck facing the ocean and serves organic food. It's open to the public too, Monday to Saturday, from breakfast until early afternoon.
Who it suits (and who it doesn't)
Horizon suits independent travelers who want yoga and surf in Santa Teresa, with their own kitchen and classes a short walk from their room. The town's beaches, cafés and surf schools are close by. It suits you less if you want an all-inclusive retreat where every meal and class is planned for you. For more on the town, and how it compares with Nosara, see where to do yoga in Costa Rica; for help choosing a retreat, read how to choose a yoga retreat in Costa Rica.
Getting there
Horizon's travel page gives these options:
- Fly: a domestic flight of about 30 minutes from San José to the Cóbano airstrip, then about 25 minutes by road.
- Drive from San José: to Puntarenas, the car ferry across the Gulf of Nicoya to Paquera, then through Cóbano to Santa Teresa; about 4.5 hours in all. Book ferry tickets ahead, and a 4x4 is recommended.
- Drive from Liberia (LIR): about 5 hours.
- Shuttles and buses run daily from San José.
Website: Hotel Horizon
Frequently asked questions
Where is Horizon Yoga Center?
On the hillside above Santa Teresa, on the southern Nicoya Peninsula, with views over Santa Teresa and Mal País.
Can non-guests take yoga classes at Horizon?
Horizon sells single drop-in classes and class passes. Its site doesn't say whether they're limited to guests, so ask the hotel before you go.
What styles of yoga does Horizon teach?
Vinyasa flow and fusion flow, for all levels. Prenatal classes can be arranged.
How do I get to Santa Teresa from San José?
Fly about 30 minutes to the Cóbano airstrip and drive about 25 minutes, or drive and take the Puntarenas to Paquera ferry, about 4.5 hours in all.
[Updated on: 4 November 2026]
