ALMA PURA WELLNESS JUNGLE RETREAT
Jan
9
to Jan 14

ALMA PURA WELLNESS JUNGLE RETREAT

Pura Vida!

Ready to embark on a transformative and immersive experience in the jungle of Southern Costa Rica? This retreat encourages self-discovery, human connection, and the cultivation of a deep connection with nature. From the moment you arrive, every aspect of the Alma Pura retreat is designed to nurture your mind, body, and soul. 

  • January 9-14, 2025 (5 nights)

  • Limited to 12 people

  • First 3 people to sign up receive 15% off

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Location/Atmosphere:

Dolphin Quest is a 500-acre family-owned jungle lodge located within the Piedras Blancas National Park on the coast of the Golfo Dulce in Southern Costa Rica. This remote lodge is completely surrounded by the jungle and offers an authentic and rustic experience in nature. With over 30 years of protecting and persevering its natural environment and welcoming guests to experience eco-tourism, Dolphin Quest provides the perfect setting to help you connect within and around you. 

Accommodations are shared bungalows with open-air showers and private bathrooms. Enjoy waking up and falling asleep to the sounds of the jungle while being only less than a 5-minute walk to the beach.

How to Get to Dolphin Quest:

If you are in another country you will need to fly into San Jose airport (SJO) and then take a domestic flight to Golfito or Puerto Jimenez with Sansa Airlines. Flight to San Jose and Golfito or Puerto Jimenez are not included in price. From there, Dolphin Quest can only be accessed by boat (this service is included in price).

What to Expect:

  • 3 farm-to-table meals per day

  • Shared bungalow accommodations

  • Steps away from the beaches of the Golfo Dulce

  • Dolphin and snorkeling tour

  • Waterfall hike

  • Herbalism workshop

  • Guided meditations and journaling

  • Bioluminescence tour

  • Sound healing and breathwork

  • Food harvesting tour

  • Dance night

  • Cacao heart opening ceremony

  • Food as medicine workshop

  • Somatic exercises

  • Bonfire ceremonies

  • Yoga

  • And more!

Retreat Description:

Savor the flavors of Costa Rica with three farm-to-table meals daily with fresh ingredients sourced from the garden onsite. With options to cater to dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan diets, every meal is an inclusive and communal experience. 

We will dive into the world of herbalism and wellness by learning about the plants and food that are grown on the property and how it is incorporated into the culinary experience at Dolphin Quest. Starting with the basics of herbalism and gardening and deepening our understanding with a property walk, we will harvest the herbs and plants that are grown and have them be utilized in our daily meals. To be able to put herbalism and food as medicine into practice, we will also be learning how to make tinctures, fermentations, and functional tonics/beverages. The goal is for you to be able to learn and apply what you learn on this retreat into your daily routines back home. 

Mindfulness and self-discovery will be practiced through activities that encourage self-reflection, inner growth, and connection with others. Alma Pura aims to create a safe and inclusive space where each individual will feel empowered to connect with their essence and allow the healing power of nature to enhance their human experience throughout their time in the retreat. 

Discover the beauty of nature on a waterfall hike, dolphin watching, a bioluminescence tour, or simply walking around the property. When workshops or activities aren’t happening, you can spend your time going for a dip in the ocean, kayaking, relaxing on a hammock, observing wildlife, or even learning a new skill. Besides what is already included in the retreat itinerary, there is also a list of activities that you can you can experience at an extra cost.

We invite you to immerse yourself in a 6-day journey of slow living, integration, relaxation, wellness, herbalism, and soulful connection with a like minded community. 

Price: $800 (All Inclusive)

  • 5 nights of shared accommodation

  • 4-5 days of activities and relaxation

  • 3 farm-to-table meals per day

  • Healing workshops and activities

  • Scenic property walks and tours

  • Boat transportation to Dolphin Quest and back to Golfito or Puerto Jimenez

Price does not include flight to Costa Rica and flight to Golfito or Puerto Jimenez.

Come feel nature heal at the Alma Pura Retreat in Dolphin Quest Costa Rica.

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Contact Us

Isabella Ramirez

Instagram: @bewellwithbella

Email: isaramirezsierra@gmail.com

Dolphin Quest Jungle Lodge

Instagram: @dolphinquestcostarica

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UNLITTER SPRING BREAK
Mar
13
to Mar 17

UNLITTER SPRING BREAK

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#UNLITTER THE PLANET

We run on solar power and sometimes use coconuts as dishware

#UNLITTER YOUR DIET

Organic meals straight from the garden! You can pick or catch your own meals

#UNLITTER YOUR MIND

Daily yoga, meditation, music and mindfulness

Contact us to submit your 100% refundable deposit of $550.

This includes lodging for 5 nights, a full meal plan, Golfo Dulce Boat Cruise, Waterfall Jungle Hike, Pavones Surf Trip, Bioluminescence Cruise, and a boat transfer to & from Golfito.

Guests are welcome to take advantage of our Communal Spaces and Amenities: 

  • Hammocks everywhere

  • Organic gardens

  • Kayaks

  • Mile-long beach 

  • Football field (soccer ball included)

  • Horses, Dogs, Chickens, and Ducks

  • Wi-Fi 

  • 100% renewable, solar-powered electricity

  • The sleeping spaces and bathrooms are shared in our three-story “Casa Jungla” guest house. Private sleeping spaces are available upon request when booking. WiFi is available at the Communal Kitchen Area.

    All meals are farm to table using local ingredients. Free coffee and teas are located in the Kitchen Area. Since our location is very rural, guests may want to buy their favorite snacks and beverages while they are in Golfito. Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

  • Guests are responsible for their transportation to and from Golfito.

    By Plane: From the San Jose Airport (SJO), take a Sansa Air flight to Golfito Airport. This 45 min flight will cost approximately $110. A brief taxi ride from the airport into town will cost you approximately $5 USD. Ask driver to drop off at the “Muellecito” (little dock).

    By Bus: Go to the Tracopa Bus terminal in San Jose (we suggest Uber or local taxi $15-$35) and take either the 6:30am, 7am, or 3:30pm bus to Golfito. This 7 hour bus ride will cost approximately $18 USD. The bus will drop you off in downtown Golfito. Continue walking until reaching the “Muellecito” and Tourist Information Center.

    By Van: If participants coordinate amongst themselves to arrive at similar times into SJO then a shuttle van can be coordinated to bring you all down together. This ride will take approximately 5 hours depending on how many sightseeing stops are made. This option has a total cost of $400 and a maximum capacity of 9 people.

  • Clothing: lightweight long pants & lightweight long sleeve t-shirts (for sun and evening bug protection), fast dry t-shirts, light rain jacket, swimsuit, closed-toed shoes (hiking shoes), sunglasses, hat, flip-flops, water shoes (optional)

    Portable solar panel charger

    Headlamp / flashlight / solar lamp

    Snorkeling gear

    Dry bag (electronics safe and dry when you are out on the water)

    Camera

    Binoculars

    Refillable water bottle (better with filter)

    Sunscreen (coral reef friendly)

    Natural bug repellent

    Grapefruit seed extract (used for after bite and as a natural antiseptic)

  • Includes lodging for 5 nights, 3 fresh buffet-style meals a day, Golfo Dulce Boat Cruise, Waterfall Jungle Hike, Pavones Surf Trip, Bioluminescence Cruise, and boat transfers to & from Golfito.

    Additional services such as other tours, massages or alcoholic beverages are available for extra charge.

    Please contact us to pay through Paypal

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Thai Massage Training
Dec
3
to Dec 11

Thai Massage Training

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8 DAYS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE INTENSIVE: RAW & WILD EDITION

This is for massage therapists who want serious bodywork and serious nature. The training balances the focused discipline of studying Therapeutic Massage and the rejuvenating spirit of a tropical vacation. This intensive retreat is for all bodyworkers who would like to deepen their bodywork, further their understanding of the body, learn how to maintain the health of their own bodies while giving massage, receive good bodywork, fire up new inspiration for their massage practice, and connect with Divine Nature.

This is a 45-hour NCBTMB and THAI certified training packed full of refined therapeutic massage techniques, self-bodywork techniques, yoga, Chi Kung, swimming, and swinging in a hammock.

  • Where is congested energy being held?

    In what order must areas be opened?

    What type of bodywork is appropriate for this individual?

  • Feel revolting muscles vs surrendering muscles.

    Determine how deeply you can work and how to direct the energy.

  • Learn to evaluate breath patterns and how to coach an optimal breath.

  • Remove surface tension in preparation for deep work.

    Approach multiple layers of tension; How much can be worked in each session?

    Subtle hand and foot variations to create dramatic effects.

    Practice slowing down. Letting go of a prescribed, timed sequence and replacing it with feeling and following the energy.

    “Clean-up”. How to finish up a session after working deeply.

  • Recognize how each body may need to be supported differently.

    Support your body with a simple strap system so you can easily use your feet, knees, elbows, sitz bones and body weight.

    Minimize muscular effort so you can feel nurtured by your massage career for a lifetime. Practice getting out of your own way and working less.

  • We will cater the week around the ailments and interests of the students. We want to make it as useful as possible for you. Chris has endless tricks, techniques, and info to share so we take your requests– neck work, for example– and then practice several different ways to approach that area so each student can find the approach that works best for them.

The training includes:

  • 8 nights lodging at the ocean-jungle eco-lodge, Dolphin Quest. Please note that lodging will be shared. Dolphin Quest has several cabins with multiple beds. Take a look here for photos and descriptions.

  • 3 tasty, nourishing meals per day (from dinner on the 3rd through breakfast on the 11th). Most of the food comes from the land and sea around Dolphin Quest. Freshly harvested fruit and herbs, freshly caught fish, and more…

  • Transportation to/from Golfito or Puerto Jimenez to Dolphin Quest. This is a 20-30 minute boat ride through the Golfo Dulce.

  • Tuition for 7 full days of instruction. Christopher and Kate go over the top to give you their full attention. They intend to share as much as possible and want you to have a full, rewarding experience. You benefit from the fact that they are both over-achievers. Class size maximum is 12 people to ensure quality. We are happy to connect you with previous participants if you would like to hear their perspective.

  • Jungle waterfall guided hike.

  • A thorough manual to take home with you.

  • Christopher Ray is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. (#451538-11) and is registered by Thai Healing Alliance International (THAI) as a Thai Therapist and Instructor.

    Chris has been practicing massage & bodywork for the past 28 years, focusing on Traditional Therapeutic Thai Massage for the past 22. He has worked with many teachers in Thailand, and has developed a unique, masterful style of bodywork which is deeply transformative. Christopher’s patient, thorough style of 3 to 5-hour sessions has allowed him to explore deeply into how congestion and energy move and function in the body. Chris began teaching ten years ago, sharing his detailed sense of body and energy mechanics, as well as his clear, heart-based approach to life. He is passionate about assisting people in opening up their bodies, remembering their true potential, and embracing life with authenticity, love and joy.

    Kate Lewandowski is a certified breathing facilitator, registered yoga teacher, dance teacher, landscaper, Qi Kung practitioner, bodyworker, ex-veterinarian, and cosmic traveler. She thrives on balancing and supporting the highest potential of all those around her. She is also the nuts-n-bolts organizer of this team who holds the container for the magic to unfold. Together, their skills balance and synergize to create exuberant classes that provide life changing information in a fun, comprehendible way.

The cost is $2250.

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Freediving Camp April 2022
Apr
25
to Apr 30

Freediving Camp April 2022

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Travel to the warm waters and breathtaking scenery of the Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica and learn to comfortably and safely freedive down to a depth of 20m/66 feet. Lead by PFI certified instructor Jarrad Thomason from Florida Freedivers. This 3-day course teaches fundamental freediving techniques for underwater exploration and selective food sourcing. You will also practice static apnea to help develop your breath-holding abilities and in-water comfort.

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Feb
20
to Feb 26

ALCHEMY WITH THE PLANTS RETREAT

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Interested in deepening your relationship with grandmother medicine in a way that is reciprocal and regenerative?

If so this Alchemy With The Plants Retreat is for you!!

Join in this devotional 7 day retreat of harvesting, processing and brewing this divine alchemy of vine and leaf. We will end our gathering with Ceremony and Celebration!


You will learn, step by step, how to prepare a recipe that dates back 1000 years.

You will be a guardian of the pot.

  • Nestled between the edge of Costa Rica’s, Piedras Blancas National Park and the splendid Gulfo Dulce on San Joselito beach.

    The only accessible is by boat. This 700 acre family farm is an ideal location for this sacred gathering. The Vine we will be harvesting from is a mother vine that has been loving tended on this property for over 30 years.

    When not actively engaged in working with the medicine, participants can take advantage of the varied activities available here - dolphin watching, snorkeling, kayaking, jungle hikes or just relaxing into the loving embrace of our precious Pacha Mama.

We will keep the participating group to 10 to preserve the sacred and synergistic energy so don’t delay…

$ 900 per person

$200 to be deposited to reserve your space (Non-refundable)

PayPal at DQCR.info@gmail.com

$ 700 to be paid in cash upon arrival.

@dolphinquestcostarica

+506 8599-028 • +506 8426 7199

sassyandkim@gmail.com • dqcr.info@gmail.com

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Jan
5
to Jan 10

BECOME JUNGLE

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  • Esta es una invitación para quienes aman la naturaleza y buscan desconectarse de los ruidos y prisas de la ciudad, para renovar por completo las energías en una semana de retiro, donde mezclaremos las aventuras, vida al aire libre, diversión, relajación, y lo más importante, atesorar experiencias únicas para el resto de tu vida.

    6 días y 5 noches, del 5 al 10 de enero 2022.

    $990, todo incluido una vez que llegas a Golfito

    -Traslado ida y vuelta en lancha desde Golfito a Dolphin Quest Jungle Eco Lodge.

    - Alojamiento individual en cabañas compartidas.

    - 3 comidas diarias. La mayor parte de los alimentos son orgánicos de la granja a la mesa, con ingredientes cultivados localmente y preparados por la nutricionista Holístico, Carla Calderón Orocu, Médico Naturopático.

    - Paseo en lancha con avistamiento de delfines, tortugas marinas y si la naturaleza lo permite incluso ballenas.

    - Tour de Snorkeling.

    - Sesión de Waveboard.

    - Taller “Leche de coco”.

    - Tour nocturno de bioluminiscencia en lancha.

    - Tour de senderismo por el parque nacional Piedras Blancas.

    - Tour de huerta y recolección de alimentos silvestres.

    - 5 clases de Yoga.

    - 2 sesiones de meditación guiadas en jungla y playa.

    - Experiencia “Círculo de la danza”. - Carnaval de tambores.

    - Fogata nocturna.

    - Expresión artística.

    - Ebook de fotos con cámara profesional.

    ¡Reserva tu espacio!

    Aloha.experincias@gmail.com Dqcr.info@gmail.com

    @aloha.experiencias @dolphinquestcostarica

    +6282180407623 +50685990286

Disconnect from the material to connect with the natural

start the year totally renewed and reloaded.

We have created the perfect itinerary, and have the ideal place, for you to live a magical and unforgettable experience in harmony with Mother Earth.

  • While you immerse yourself in the Costa Rican jungle, you will enjoy a program full of activities to nurture mind, body and soul.

    During the retreat, you will participate in excursions through the jungle, ocean trips, yoga classes, meditations on the beach, workshops, recreational activities, campfires and much more.

    You will also have enough time to harmonize with the environment and let your own nature flow.

    All our activities have been carefully designed to offer a retreat full of transformative experiences, which will help improve your sense of well-being, physical, mental and emotiona health, to reconnect with your inner child through recreation, game, sport, art and rest.

    We are honored to share experiences that have turned and improved our life, with people who feel the same call, curiosity and inner awakening, who resonate with a simple lifestyle closer to what is essential, nature.

  • On our wonderful land here at Dolphin Quest Jungle Lodge, located in Piedras Blancas National Park, Golfo Dulce Costa Rica. Surrounded by the beautiful crystal clear waters of the Pacific Ocean and accessible only by private boat, offers a unique tranquility and direct connection with nature.

    Dolphin Quest, is a sacred place, safe and away from civilization in the heart of the jungle.

    An incredible self-sustaining place that amazes by its beauty, where human invasion does not yet dominate. A natural place, rich for its biodiversity, colors, sounds and scents. Its few local inhabitants live in a friendly and sustainable way with the environment .The animals and vegetation continue to be the protagonists and owners of the place and they receive you filling your soul with their majesty, at a level that you will never forget.

    Let nature guide you on this adventure journey!

  • This is an invitation for those who love nature and seek to disconnect from the noise and rush of the city, to completely renew energies in a week of retreat.

    We will mix adventures, outdoor life, fun, and relaxation.

    Treasure unique experiences for the rest of your life!

  • Aloha Experiencias:

    “A Chilean and itinerant couple, we have lived traveling during the last years, finding incredible and unique places, that today we want to share with everyone who loves outdoor life and adventure, as much as we do. We re-live that feeling of feeling alive through the energy and peace that only nature is capable of bestowing.

    Together with Dolphin Quest, we want to share a unique experience with you, in one of the most beautiful corners we have found.

    Let's enjoy a transformative experience together!”

    ~ Valentina & Rolly

ALL INCLUSIVE:

Boats from Golfito to Dolphin Quest Jungle Eco Lodge and back.

Lodging in shared bungalows. 

3 daily meals, most ingredients are organic and offered farm-to-table style. Locally cultivated and prepared by a Holistic Nutritionist, Carla Calderón Orocu

Dolphin, turtle and whale questing & island hopping boat trips

Snorkeling tour

Go trekking around the National Park Piedras Blancas

Waveboard sessions

Learn how to make coconut milk

Bioluminescence tour

5 yoga classes

2 guided meditation sessions in the beach and jungle

Tours and harvesting in the botanical gardens

Circle dancing session

Carnival drumming

Night of bonfire

Art expression

Ebook with photos

$990, ALL INCLUSIVE ONCE YOU GET TO GOLFITO!

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Wellness Immersion Retreat
Mar
1
to Mar 6
Wellness Retreat

Wellness Immersion Retreat

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Reconnect with yourself in mind, body, and soul.
Our daily workshops, clean eating, ocean-side relaxation, jungle hikes, and daily life adventures will help you align with the healing patterns of nature through our hand-curated workshops. Surrounded by lush botanical gardens and awe inspiring wildlife, we offer an integrated immersion experience into the world of holistic wellness inspired by the need of alternative healing in times of disjointed global health. Come experience our tropical paradise, learn and develop vital skills, and create countless new memories to cherish for the rest of your life!

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Pelagic Spearfishing Quest
Feb
17
to Feb 20

Pelagic Spearfishing Quest

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The southern pacific waters of Costa Rica have some of the best pelagic action in the world. This is an all-inclusive experience designed for the adventurous divers of the world. Stay with us at our family-run eco-lodge, isolated from civilization and immersed in nature. Buffet-style meals with plenty of fresh organic ingredients harvested from our gardens and sea are combined with two, full-day charters with a local captain and international certified guides from Florida Freedivers.

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Freediving Course
Feb
14
to Feb 17

Freediving Course

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Travel to the warm waters and breathtaking scenery of the Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica and learn to comfortably and safely freedive down to a depth of 20m/66 feet. Lead by PFI certified instructor Jarrad Thomason from Florida Freedivers. This 3-day course teaches fundamental freediving techniques for underwater exploration and selective food sourcing. You will also practice static apnea to help develop your breath-holding abilities and in-water comfort.

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Jungle Yoga Retreat - Click for Itinerary
Mar
9
to Mar 13

Jungle Yoga Retreat - Click for Itinerary

Experience the beautiful simplicity of jungle life in remote Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica. Reconnect with nature, mind, body and soul with daily Vinyasa Yoga, workshops, clean eating, ocean-side meditation and plenty of adventure. Align yourself with the healing patterns of nature surrounded by lush botanical gardens and a diverse animal population.

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Fathomless Freediving Course - Click for Itinerary
Feb
20
to Feb 24

Fathomless Freediving Course - Click for Itinerary

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Travel to the warm waters and breathtaking scenery of the Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica and learn to comfortably and safely freedive down to a depth of 20m/66 feet. Lead by PFI certified instructor Jarrad Thomason from Fathomless Freediving. This 3-day course teaches fundamental freediving techniques for underwater exploration and selective food sourcing. You will also practice static apnea to help develop your breath-holding abilities and in-water comfort. 

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Spring Break 2018
Mar
4
to Mar 10

Spring Break 2018

Escape your world and join us in our tropical paradise for a week full of exploration, live music and diverse people! 

For lodging, choose a bed in one of our exotic bungalows, make a camp site or just bring a hammock. Communal meals will be provided. Additional activities and tours such as horseback riding, hiking to waterfalls, fishing, snorkeling, yoga, massage, animal rescue center, sunset cruises and bar will be available! 

Bring your hula hoops, fishing gear, slacklines, aerial slings, novels, and positive vibes! Leave all your worries behind and come explore the unknown!

Contact us about pricing options today!

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