Retreat Centers
Horizon Yoga Hotel
Horizon Hotel and Yoga Center is a small hillside hotel above Santa Teresa, on the southern Nicoya Peninsula, with wooden ocean-view cabins and villas, daily yoga on a deck at the top of the property and a vegetarian restaurant. It suits independent travelers who want a Santa Teresa base with yoga on site rather than a fixed retreat program.
By Monirul Hoque · Published · Updated
Horizon Hotel and Yoga Center sits on a hillside in tropical gardens above Santa Teresa, looking out over the Pacific. The beach is a short walk down the hill. It was founded by Yoav and Gali, who still teach on the yoga schedule, and it works well if you want to plan your own days in Santa Teresa with a class each morning.
The yoga
The yoga deck is at the highest point of the property, with wide views of the ocean. Horizon teaches vinyasa flow and fusion flow, and it says all levels are welcome. Classes run daily; the current timetable is posted on the hotel's Instagram page. Drop-in classes are available, and the hotel also hosts yoga retreats.
Rooms
The hotel has a handful of wooden units: the Yin and Yang villas, Villa Zen, an Ocean View Suite and an Ocean View Cabin. All have a kitchen, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. The cabins look out to sea, and the 2-storey villas have their own garden, pool and parking. Check their website for current rates.
Food and massage
Horizon's organic vegetarian restaurant and tea house is open to the public Monday to Saturday from 7:30 am to 2 pm, so it's a breakfast and lunch place. Massages are given in an open-air rancho with an ocean view.
Santa Teresa around you
Santa Teresa is one of Costa Rica's best-known places for yoga and surf, with beach breaks for beginners and experienced surfers, plus horseback riding, snorkeling trips and the Cabo Blanco nature reserve nearby. If you want lessons, the town has plenty of surf schools.
Getting there
Horizon puts the drive from San José at about 4.5 hours, using the car ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera and the road through Cóbano; it recommends a four-wheel drive. From Liberia it's about 5 hours by road. The quickest option is a short flight from San José to the Cóbano airstrip, then a taxi of about 25 minutes. Our guide to where to do yoga in Costa Rica compares Santa Teresa with the other yoga areas, and nearby we also profile Hotel Tropico Latino and Shaka Costa Rica.
Website: Horizon Hotel and Yoga Center
Frequently asked questions
Can I join a yoga class at Horizon without staying there?
Horizon offers drop-in classes. Check the current schedule on its Instagram page before you go.
What style of yoga does Horizon teach?
Vinyasa flow and fusion flow, open to all levels.
Is the restaurant open to non-guests?
Yes. The vegetarian restaurant and tea house is open to the public Monday to Saturday, 7:30 am to 2 pm.
How do I get to Horizon from San José?
Drive about 4.5 hours with the Puntarenas to Paquera ferry, or fly to Cóbano and take a taxi of about 25 minutes.
[Updated on: 4 November 2026]
