Retreat Facilities and Amenities

The property offers a dedicated retreat space with a maximum capacity of 20 guests. Providing a new & dedicated Jungle Shala yoga studio (private use for your group) and openair cliffside yoga pods with panoramic canyon views. After a day of practice or exploration, your guests can relax in natural thermal pools, enjoy a volcanic mud bath, or unwind at the open-air spa. Accommodations are in modern forest bungalows that combine comfort with a close connection to the surroundings. All meals are included, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients, so your group can dine together without any extra planning or cost.

Experienced Support Team

We understand that leading a retreat is powerful and rewarding, but it can also become overwhelming when you’re trying to juggle schedules, activities, meals, and guest needs all at once.
That’s why, every group is assigned a dedicated retreat concierge to handle logistics and coordination, from scheduling activities and transportation to arranging meals and spa visits.
At Rio Perdido, we believe you should be able to focus on what you do best – teaching and connecting with your group – while we handle the rest.

Movement Spaces Designed for your practice

Your Jungle Shala

A new and private, fully equipped space designed for seamless practice set deep in the forest. Floor-to-ceiling screens bring in the surrounding landscape, making it feel as if you are practicing outdoors, while the polished wooden floors, high ceilings, and soft lighting create a grounding and focused environment. Inspired by minimalist Japanese architecture, the space leaves distractions behind, emphasizing optimal design through materials such as wood and fiber cement with finishes that foster a sense of warmth and safety.

The Cliffside Yoga Pods

For those who want to take their practice outdoors, the Cliffside Yoga Pods offer an entirely different way to move. Suspended 43 meters above the forest canopy and built on the edge of the Rio Perdido canyon, these platforms are designed for intimate sessions with with views of the thermal river canyon below. The pods are ideal for sunrise flows, breathwork, meditation, or private sessions with your students.

Ladies doing cliffside yoga on the spacious balcony at Hotel Rio Perdido

Lady in the balcony of East Bugalows with twin beds at Hotel Rio Perdido

20 East Bungalows

Two large separate single beds, ideal for solo travelers sharing, or one king-size bed.

Modern bedroom with large bed and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a forest in Center Bungalows at Hotel Rio Perdido

10 Center Bungalows

One or two king-size beds, great for singles, couples, or friends.

Modern bedroom with wooden design elements and a view of greenery in West Bungalows at Hotel Rio Perdido

8 West Bungalows

One king-size bed, designed for those seeking extra privacy.

Sourcing & Flavors

Ingredients not grown on-site are sourced from local farmers, fishermen, and artisans. The menu features traditional Costa Rican dishes — like Fresh handmade gallos with our house chili — alongside international options with regional flavor. 

La Huerta: from garden to plate

A key part of our food philosophy is La Huerta, the on-site organic mandala garden. More than a source of ingredients, it’s a living part of the retreat. With over 50 medicinal herbs and vegetables, the garden brings local plants into daily meals and infusions.

Dining & lounge area with a forest view at Hotel Rio Perdido

Where you'll dine

Meals are served à la carte in our open-air restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Canyon Bar is an alternate venue during the day — creating space for the group to connect throughout the day.

Menu Customization

Retreat leaders can collaborate directly with the chef to create menus aligned with the retreat’s theme. All dietary needs can be accommodated, including vegan, gluten-free, and keto options.

Our Spaces

Rio Perdido is built for movement, gathering, and deep connection. Every space on the property offers a backdrop for transformation—whether that means unwinding in the thermal river, hosting a workshop under the forest canopy, or setting out on the trails to clear the mind.


"By understanding your setting, you will get the most out of your experience"

Lady zip lining over the river alongside the forest near Hotel Rio Perdido

Canyon Adventure

A high-adrenaline experience in the Río Blanco canyon featuring 5 ziplines, a 50-ft Tarzan swing, a 90-ft suspension bridge, and via ferrata rock climbing. This world-class zip-line circuit uses near-silent carbon-fiber cables, so you feel truly immersed in nature as you soar. It’s an unforgettable way for your group to bond and step out of their comfort zone safely.

Mix it up with Guaro

A fun, culturally immersive cocktail experience featuring Guaro, Costa Rica’s traditional sugarcane spirit. Learn about its history and flavor as our bartender demonstrates how to mix two to three tropical cocktails using fresh fruits, spices, and local ingredients. You’ll also discover how to make the iconic Chiliguaro shot. A flavorful, relaxed way to bring everyone together in the evening.

Stargazing Experience

An off-site excursion to a highland viewpoint with zero light pollution. Led by an astronomy guide, your group will have a telescope and laser pointer to identify constellations, planets, and satellites. Lie back and gaze at the Milky Way, or even plan this on a meteor shower night for something truly special. This can double as a cosmic meditation session.

The property and service at Rio Perdido exceeded our (and our entire groups) expectations in every way!!

The staff and food in particular were all 5 star plus.

Having that special place to share meals was just incredible.

I honestly cannot thank you enough for your support before and during our retreat. Every single guest had an amazing time and they all want to come back again next year!  We also have several who want to come back to Rio Perdido outside the group and bring their families.

Once again- I want to express our sincere gratitude for all of the support for our retreat!  We are both looking forward to working with you all in the future!

 

Vanessa
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