Retreat Centers
Sueno Azul
Hotel Hacienda Sueño Azul is a large countryside hotel on a farm in Horquetas de Sarapiquí, in Costa Rica's northern lowlands near Braulio Carrillo National Park, with a yoga studio big enough for large groups. We couldn't confirm in November 2026 that it's still open, so check directly before you plan a stay or a group retreat.
Update, November 2026: Sueño Azul's old website address now leads to an unrelated site, and we found no recent guest reviews. Travel agents and event-venue directories still list the hotel, but we couldn't confirm it's open.
Hotel Hacienda Sueño Azul is a large, rustic-style hotel on a farm in Horquetas de Sarapiquí, in the green lowlands north of San José. When we first wrote about it, it was a popular choice for groups that wanted a big yoga space with nature around it rather than a beach.
What it offered
Directory listings put the hotel at around 60 rooms, with views of the gardens, lake and hills. When we first wrote about it, rooms had queen beds, private bathrooms with hot water and private terraces. The restaurant, El Corral, was built in the farm's old stables, and the bar spread onto the terrace of La Casona, a house more than a century old.
The yoga studio and spa
The yoga studio was the reason this hotel suited retreats: a large, fully equipped room with views over the forest and the lake, with space for about 100 people. The Awapa Spa offered massages, wraps and facials, using plants from the hotel's own garden.
The area
Sarapiquí is river and rainforest country close to Braulio Carrillo National Park, known for rafting, horseback riding and birdwatching. Listings put the hotel about 1 hour and 45 minutes north of San José by road. For yoga elsewhere in Costa Rica, see where to do yoga in Costa Rica and our guide to choosing a yoga retreat.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Hacienda Sueño Azul still open?
We couldn't confirm it in November 2026. Its website address now leads to an unrelated site, though travel directories still list the hotel.
Where is Sueño Azul?
In Horquetas de Sarapiquí, in Heredia province, near Braulio Carrillo National Park and about 1 hour and 45 minutes north of San José by road.
Did Sueño Azul have a yoga studio?
Yes. It had a large yoga studio with room for about 100 people, which made it a choice for big group retreats.
[Updated on: 4 November 2026]
