The Goddess Garden

The Goddess Garden is a yoga and wellness resort near Cahuita, on Costa Rica's southern Caribbean coast, where the rainforest runs right down to the sea. The property covers 14 acres of forest and gardens, and the resort says the beach is a 2-minute walk away. Cahuita National Park, with its coral reef and beach trail, is close by.

Yoga packages

Unlike many Costa Rica retreat centers, The Goddess Garden sells its own packages, so you don't need to wait for a group retreat:

• Seven-night STAR package: 6 yoga classes, a one-hour massage and a guided hike in Cahuita National Park.
• Five-night MOON package: 4 yoga classes, a one-hour massage and the guided hike.
• Five-night ADVENTURE package: the MOON package plus one rainforest outing, either a canopy tour or white-water rafting.

All packages include three meals a day and use of the resort's facilities. Check their website for current rates and dates.

The yoga space

A guest review describes the yoga space as large and airy, with screened sides that open onto the forest, so you practice with the sounds of the jungle around you. The resort doesn't publish a daily drop-in timetable; classes come with the packages or with the retreat you join.

Retreats and teacher trainings

The Goddess Garden also invites teachers to bring groups for retreats and yoga teacher trainings, and over the years it has hosted many visiting programs. It doesn't run a training of its own, so if you're looking for a course here, check the school that's running it, and its Yoga Alliance listing, before you book. Our guide to yoga teacher training in Costa Rica explains how.

Rooms, food and spa

Guests stay in Caribbean-style bungalows set among the trees. Room types include the Gardenia Room, with 2 queen beds, and the Bamboo Room, with a king bed.

The open-air restaurant serves mostly vegetarian food made with organic, locally grown produce, with vegan and gluten-free options; the packages also include chicken or fish. There's a pool surrounded by forest, and the spa offers massage (Swedish, deep tissue, Thai, acupressure and more), facials and Ayurvedic treatments.

Who it suits

It suits beginners and independent travelers who want a ready-made yoga week with meals included, couples, and teachers looking for a venue for a group. It also suits anyone who wants the Caribbean side's mix of rainforest, reef and Afro-Caribbean culture rather than Pacific surf. For the other yoga centers on this coast, including Samasati Nature Retreat near Puerto Viejo, read the Caribbean section of our guide to where to do yoga in Costa Rica. To compare retreat weeks across the country, see our guide to choosing a yoga retreat in Costa Rica.

Getting there

Cahuita is about 4 hours by car from San José, crossing the mountains on Route 32 through Braulio Carrillo National Park and then heading south along the coast past Limón. There are also short flights from San José to Limón, followed by a drive of about an hour. The Caribbean's weather runs differently from the Pacific's: its driest spells usually come in February to March and September to October.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Goddess Garden open?

Yes. In November 2026 its website was taking bookings for its yoga packages and inviting groups to host retreats.

What's included in a Goddess Garden yoga package?

Lodging, three meals a day, yoga classes (6 on the 7-night package, 4 on the 5-night ones), a one-hour massage and a guided hike in Cahuita National Park.

Is The Goddess Garden good for beginners?

Its packages are sold to individual guests rather than tied to a group program, which makes them an easy option if you're new to retreats. Mention your level when you book so the teacher knows.

How far is The Goddess Garden from the beach?

The resort says the beach is a 2-minute walk away.

[Updated on: 4 November 2026]