July 19-23 2025

SUP & SOUL RETREAT

MANGROOVE

VENUE

The Venue:

The Mangroove is an upscale jungle-luxe boutique where South Beach design mixes with Costa Rican atmosphere. Set amid 15 acres of beachfront mangroves, the hotel has a stunning natural setting and a secluded feel. Thoughtfully designed rooms include in-suite hammocks or sofas, minibars, and rainfall showers. Amenities are top-notch, including two restaurants, a stunning outdoor spa, a modern fitness center, and an upbeat pool area. After a day in paradise, chill inside your luxurious jungle room and regain your energy for your next adventure. Nestled among the trees, you’ll get lost in relaxation in this light-filled refuge.

Recipient of the Condé Nast Johansens Award for Excellence in the “Best Waterside Hotel” category, the Mangroove is a place that inspires wellbeing and reconnection. Discover why Pura Vida is the lifestyle that you deserve.

Vibe: Beachfront Jungle. Bohemian Chic.

Location: Northwest Nicoya Penninsula.

WHAT GUESTS SAY...

KIND WORDS FROM FORMER PARTICIPANTS

"We had an awesome retreat experience at the Mangroove. Thanks, Anthony!"

— Jana R.

"Everyone went above and beyond to provide the ultimate Pura Vida experience."

— Diane M.

"What a unique boutique hotel. The Mangroove has it all, can't wait to return!"

— J.T.

- Pricing -
Rooms and Availability

Luxury King (Bark)
1 King Bed

Room Living Area
Indoor/Outdoor

Luxury Queen
2x Queen Beds

Per-Person Pricing

Luxury Single -- $2,595 -- EARLY BIRD! ($100 discount)

~~$2,695~~ $2,595 per-person. EARLY BIRD RATE LIMITED TIME. Rooms feature contemporary, chic furnishings and eco-inspired elements (earth-tone walls, light wood furniture, stone flooring, and white bedding). All rooms are suites with separate bedrooms and living spaces. The patio is your screened in, open-air living room complete with a big sofa or hammock overlooking the surrounding mangrove forest. Air-conditioned bedrooms are separated from your living area by a glass door. Bathrooms are luxuriously appointed, with marble rainfall showers and large walk-in closets stocked with robes, irons and ironing boards, electronic safes, and full-length mirrors.

Room Amenities: Air conditioning; room darkening shades; fan; safe; TV; refrigerator; eco-friendly toiletries; coffee maker; WIFI.

Luxury Double -- $1,865 -- EARLY BIRD! ($100 discount)

~~$1965~~ $1,865 per-person. EARLY BIRD RATE LIMITED TIME. Two person (shared) rate. Room can have 2 separate queen beds OR shared king. Rooms feature contemporary, chic furnishings and eco-inspired elements (earth-tone walls, light wood furniture, stone flooring, and white bedding). All rooms are suites with separate bedrooms and living spaces. The patio is your screened in, open-air living room complete with a big sofa or hammock overlooking the surrounding mangrove forest. Air-conditioned bedrooms are separated from your living area by a glass door. Bathrooms are luxuriously appointed, with marble rainfall showers and large walk-in closets stocked with robes, irons and ironing boards, electronic safes, and full-length mirrors.

Room Amenities: Air conditioning; room darkening shades; fan; safe; TV; refrigerator; eco-friendly toiletries; coffee maker; WIFI.

#Mangroove

Tranquility

- Retreat -
Overview

LOCATION

Approximately, 20-30 minutes from the Liberia (LIR) International Airport, the Mangroove is nestled against Playa Panama, next to the lake-like waters of Culebra Bay -- a gorgeous stretch of sand overlooking the Papagayo Peninsula. The placid waters of the bay are ideal for swimming, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding. The resort's location is also convenient for travelers who’d like to explore the surrounding beach towns of Playas del Coco or Playa Hermosa.

This lush, secluded section of Costa Rica is listed as one of the world's rare and beautiful "Blue Zones," where residents are noted for their exceptionally long life spans, healthy diets, and active lifestyles.

FOOD

El Mangroove has two restaurants, the upscale Makoko and more casual Matiss. Makoko, located just off the lobby, is the hotel’s fine dining restaurant with a farm-to-table philosophy. It serves breakfast and dinner, but also has a bar menu for small bites and drinks throughout the day.

Breakfast is served buffet-style, and includes typical offerings of omelets, fruit, and fresh pastries. Matiss is the poolside restaurant open for lunch and dinner with a menu of more casual eats such as tacos, ceviche, burgers, and pizza.

Both resort restaurants offer international menus with an emphasis on fresh seafood. Atmosphere is laid-back and beachy, featuring thatched roofs, sand floors, and poolside activities.

IMPORTANT NOTE: BREAKFAST ONLY included in retreat rates. Other meals are on your own at additional expense. Retreat leaders will be arranging 1-2 excursions which include dinner at local area restaurants. Guests will be able to sign up for optional excursions in advance (additional cost).

YOGA

Step outside and find yourself only steps away from one of the most beautiful and peaceful beaches on the peninsula. An ideal setting for yoga on the beach! Groups will participate in one early morning or sunset yoga class on the beach. An additional practice space will be reserved on either the wooden jungle platform or in the resort’s expansive, airy gardens. The venue also includes an indoor multi-purpose conference space that can be used as a backup yoga practice location, or for workshops.

: Garden Yoga

: SUP on the Bay

: SUP Boards

The tranquil waters of the protected cove are perfect for SUP yoga; daily sessions on the bay (weather permitting) are included in your retreat rates.

- Costa Rica -
Trip Guides

- Instructor -
JANA
RIFE

Jana is an E-RYT 500 Yoga Alliance and World Paddle Association certified instructor with over 500 hours of yoga teacher training hours and 2000+overall teaching hours. She also teaches stand up paddle board lessons, SUP yoga, and PaddleFit classes on the water for all experience levels. Learn more about Jana HERE.

- Instructor -
GRACE
STEPHEN

Grace incorporates the power of mind-body practices, specifically qigong and yoga, to teach others about their innate ability to heal. Her passion is to teach people the power of the mind, body, and breath to improve all aspects of their life. Grace is certified at the 500 RYT level and is a member of Intl Association of Yoga Therapists. Learn more about Grace HERE.

- Skilled -
Instructors

- Personal -
Attention

- Amazing -
Facilities

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Deposit Policy

Step 1) Select an above payment button option to pay your non-refundable $500 deposit by credit card or PayPal. If you wish to pay with credit or debit card, select the gray/black "debit or credit card" payment button. The amount charged will be $500 USD.

Step 2) After making deposit payment, please use the contact form on this website to confirm your deposit and room type request with the retreat coordinator.

Step 3) You will receive a confirmation from Retreat Conexions LLC (Anthony Mandela) via email within 24 hours of payment. You will be issued an invoice for your remaining retreat balance and sent an official welcome letter. If you do not receive this confirmation message, please check your junk/spam filter. Inform your retreat leader if you still do not receive the confirmation.

Please note final balance is due 45 days prior to retreat start date.

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