Where Nature Brings People Together
Some places are built for parties. Others are built for presence.
Playa Los Vivos Beach Experience belongs to the second kind — a place where connection happens naturally.
Tucked along the coast just 40 minutes from Santa Teresa, Playa Los Vivos is reached by a short three-minute boat ride from Camping Don Trino. That tiny journey feels like crossing into another world — one where time slows, voices soften, and groups rediscover what it means to truly gather.
Whether you’re planning a yoga retreat, a wellness getaway, a creative workshop, or a reunion with friends, Los Vivos provides what few places can: space, stillness, and shared inspiration.
1. A Secluded Setting That Encourages Connection
Unlike beaches crowded with traffic or vendors, Los Vivos stays wonderfully peaceful. The only sounds are waves, palm leaves, and laughter echoing across the sand.
Here, the seclusion itself becomes a bond. Groups naturally disconnect from phones and routines, spending time face-to-face instead of screen-to-screen.
Even the boat ride sets the tone — everyone crossing together, leaving the busy world behind. From that moment, the group feels unified by a shared sense of adventure.
The beach’s layout — wide open sand framed by jungle — gives privacy without isolation. It’s easy to host morning movement sessions, small circles, or group dinners under the stars without disturbing anyone else.
2. Natural Spaces for Retreat Activities
Los Vivos was never designed as a traditional resort, which is exactly why it works so well for retreats. Every corner feels authentic, simple, and flexible.
Sunrise and Movement
The soft sand and level shoreline create a perfect natural platform for yoga, meditation, or stretching. Morning light filters through the trees, and the air stays cool before midday.
Workshops and Team Sessions
Groups often gather under the open-air rancho, shaded by palm leaves and cooled by sea breeze. There’s enough space for tables, notebooks, or art supplies — yet the surroundings keep things relaxed and creative.
Evening Connection
When daylight fades, the moonlight replaces screens. The sound of the tide becomes background music for storytelling, reflection, or shared meals.
These organic settings help every participant feel part of something genuine — a retreat that flows with nature, not against it.
3. Stay Together, Live Together
Retreats thrive when people share both space and rhythm. At Los Vivos, accommodations keep everyone close without feeling crowded.
Comfortable beachside rooms and bungalows offer ocean views and soft night breezes. You fall asleep to the hush of waves and wake to birdsong and filtered sunlight.
Common areas — lounges, and outdoor dining spaces — invite casual conversation throughout the day. Meals become community events, not scheduled breaks.
Whether it’s a yoga teacher hosting a group of students or friends planning a mindful vacation, staying on-site turns an event into an experience of shared living — grounded, open, and refreshingly real.
4. Healthy Food That Brings People Together
Food at Playa Los Vivos isn’t an afterthought — it’s part of the rhythm.
The restaurant prepares fresh, local, nourishing dishes: seafood from nearby fishermen, vegetables and fruits from local farms, tropical smoothies, and simple desserts made from regional ingredients.
Meals are served beachside under open sky — long wooden tables, laughter, the smell of lime and sea salt in the air. Eating together becomes a highlight of each day, fueling both body and community.
For wellness retreats, dietary adjustments like vegetarian or gluten-free options are easily arranged, keeping every guest nourished and happy.
5. Nature as the Co-Host
What sets Los Vivos apart isn’t just its facilities — it’s the feeling of being surrounded by living nature.
Groups share the beach with herons, crabs, and curious iguanas. The horizon stretches endlessly, reminding everyone how small and connected we all are.
Instead of manufactured calm, this is real tranquility — waves as background sound, trees as walls, and the ocean breeze as natural air-conditioning.
Guests often say their best ideas and deepest conversations happen after quiet moments by the water. In this setting, clarity feels effortless.
6. From Retreats to Reunions: Experiences for Every Group
Playa Los Vivos adapts easily to different group styles:
- Yoga and Wellness Retreats: Sunrise flows, mindfulness workshops, ocean meditation.
- Corporate or Team Retreats: Strategy sessions, bonding activities, and beach games far from office areas.
- Creative Workshops: Photography, writing, or art sessions inspired by natural light and color.
- Family Gatherings or Friends Trips: Long dinners, ocean swims, laughter under palm trees.
Because everything is in one place — lodging, dining, nature, and space — logistics stay simple. You focus on connection; Los Vivos takes care of the rest.
7. Adventure and Exploration Just Beyond the Beach
While Los Vivos feels like a world apart, it’s surrounded by incredible day adventures that keep groups engaged.
- Isla Tortuga Tours: Snorkel coral reefs, explore hidden coves, and enjoy an island lunch.
- Bioluminescence Excursions: Nighttime boat trips where glowing plankton light up the water.
- Waterfall Visits: Nearby cascades in Montezuma and Cabuya make for easy half-day trips.
- Nature Reserves: Cabo Blanco Park’s trails offer guided hikes through pristine jungle.
After every outing, returning to Los Vivos feels like coming home — the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.
8. Why Groups Return
Many groups who host retreats or gatherings here come back again — sometimes every year.
They return for the ease — no cars, no stress, no distractions.
They return for the energy — grounded, natural, restorative.
And they return for the connection — not only between people, but between people and place.
Los Vivos has a way of bringing out the best in everyone. It invites honesty, laughter, and quiet reflection. After a few days together here, most groups leave closer than when they arrived.
9. Tips for Planning Your Group Stay
• Reserve early. Retreat seasons (May–December) fill quickly.
• Align your schedule with nature. Plan morning sessions around sunrise and breaks during the warm afternoon hours.
• Pack light. Most activities are barefoot and outdoors.
• Encourage disconnection. Invite participants to use phones minimally and lean into the moment.
• Include free time. The most memorable moments often happen unplanned — a spontaneous swim or sunset conversation.
10. A Place to Stay, Not Just to Visit
Some beaches are beautiful; others are transformative. Playa Los Vivos belongs to the second kind.
It’s not a place to check in, take photos, and move on — it’s a place to settle in, breathe, and connect. Staying here lets your group live the pura vida rhythm that Costa Rica is known for.
When the last boat leaves in the evening and the beach quiets, you’ll understand why visitors call this more than a destination — it’s an experience.
At Playa Los Vivos Beach Experience, you don’t just host an event. You create a memory that feels like coming home.
