The weather in Montezuma, Costa Rica is tropical! Temperatures can reach up to 25 – 30 C (80 – 90 F) with high humidity. You’ll want to wear light and breathable clothing, and bring a light sweater in case it cools down at night. We recommend you bring some light and loose, long-sleeved shirts and long pants to help protect against sun and occasional mosquitos in addition to hot-weather attire. We also recommend bringing sandals with backs or water shoes as there is a shallow river to cross upon arrival (bags and folks with mobility issues will be transported via golf cart).

For our Montezuma location, we recommend booking flights to the Liberia International Airport (LIR) – also known as the Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.

Arrival information:

• Plan to meet at the Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport at 10:30 am on Day 1 of your retreat for an 11 am departure via group shuttle.
• We recommend arriving the day before, in case of any delays
• If you are flying in on Day 1, your flight must land by 8 am to catch the shuttle to Soltara from the Hilton

Departing your retreat:

• The group shuttle will depart Soltara at 10:30 a.m. on the last day of your retreat, ensuring you’re back at the Hilton Garden Inn by 2:30 p.m.
• We highly recommend departing at least 1 day after your retreat ends, to allow yourself to rest before international travel (or, consider spending some time in beautiful Costa Rica to support your integration!)

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Transportation Made Easy

The idea of traveling alone to another country can feel overwhelming, but rest assured, we’ve got you covered. Our retreats include transportation to and from the meet-up location close to the airport, making your journey smooth and stress-free.

We recommend flying in to Liberia International Airport (LIR) a day before your retreat and booking a night at our recommended hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport. Once your retreat is booked, you can contact the hotel with your arrival details, and they’ll arrange for someone to pick you up from the airport. The hotel staff will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name, so you’ll easily find your driver. They’ll take you directly to the hotel, where you can check in and rest for the night.

The next morning, you’ll meet Soltara staff in the hotel lobby, and we’ll travel together in our Soltara shuttle bus directly to the retreat. When it’s time to head home, we’ll all board the bus and return to the same hotel, allowing you to rest before flying out the next day.

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The story of how we discovered The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is one of synchronicity and divine timing, reflecting the beauty of this medicine path and our ongoing commitment to providing environments where healing and growth are nurtured by the natural world and supported by experienced healers and facilitators.

From our first contact with the retreat team there, we knew this was a match. They were warm and welcoming, full of heart, and committed to supporting the transformational work that happens with plant medicine.

The Sanctuary at Two Rivers gets her name from the Center’s land beginning at the junction of two rivers. In ancient India, this was called a Sangama. This point is revered as an auspicious place to build temples and ashrams because of the positive energy that flows over, around, and through this matrix of topography. Set amongst hundreds of acres of uninhabited tropical forest, this Wildlife and Healing Retreat Sanctuary is perched above the Pacific Ocean near the quaint, artistic beach town of Montezuma at the southernmost tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. Our privately secluded property of forty acres encloses manicured tropical gardens and Jurassic jungle, making it ideal for inner and outer exploration, and highly conducive to deep medicine work.

Nestled between two rivers with waterfalls that flow year-round, our retreat space is home to countless species of flora and fauna, including exotic mammals, birds, and butterflies native to Costa Rica. Immerse yourself in a tropically mild climate with cool, refreshing breezes cascading throughout the rolling grounds.

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Highlights of our Sanctuary space:

• Intimate group sizes of 12 – 14 guests foster a personalized and close-knit communal healing experience
• Choose from our eco-luxe Jungle Lofts and Studio Houses, each offering unique views and amenities, from solar-powered showers with garden vistas to spacious, airy layouts that blend seamlessly with the outdoors
• Swimming pool, spa offerings, jungle meditation room, fire circles, open-air yoga shala, and hammock spaces
• Explore nature trails, swim in rivers and a private waterfall, greet the sun from an oceanview platform with 360 jungle views, and immerse yourself in this 40-acre nature and wildlife reserve
• Enjoy our ayahuasca-friendly organic meals, locally sourced to support sustainability and provide nutritional richness that complements your retreat experience
• Holistic and intentional retreat programs with a full year of preparation and integration support, and the highest standard of care before, during, and after your retreat