Towering palm trees, lush tropical forests, untouched beaches, and deeply-rooted indigenous traditions make Central America an easy place to get in touch with your spiritual side. For these reasons and countless others, the Latin American countries dotting the southernmost portion of North America are home to some of the world’s most esteemed yoga retreats. The following five yoga resorts throughout Central America trade high-rise hotels and touristy restaurants for luxurious, eco-friendly accommodations that are geared toward inspiration and the spiritual, mental, and physical practice of yoga.
Blue Osa Yoga Retreat and Spa, Costa Rica
Blue Osa is a tranquil Costa Rican getaway where you can feel the comfortable ocean breezes while practicing yoga on the resort’s scenic deck. The eco-friendly Blue Osa retreat, located steps from the sea at Playa Tamales, offers a fully-immersive yoga experience, with luxurious accommodations, spa pamperings, farm-to-table meals, and yoga training programs that are tailored to your wants and needs. If you’re seeking a Costa Rican yoga escape that will return you home relaxed, refreshed, and renewed, there’s no better place than Blue Osa.
Villa Sumaya Wellness Center, Guatemala
You don’t have to be on the ocean to experience the ultimate Central American yoga experience. Villa Sumaya, on the shores of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, encourages you to experience a truly five-star yoga getaway. The resort is described as “eco-chic,” with its Harmony Spa, naturally stunning surrounding scenery, tastefully decorated accommodations, and more than 18 acres of land to relax, play, dine, and practice yoga.
Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort, Costa Rica
Costa Rica has become the unofficial yoga center of Central America, and you’ll understand why when you experience the “pura vida” or “pure life” lifestyle. The Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort can be found in Nosara, just steps from the famed Guiones surfing beaches. Practice with the resort’s esteemed yoga team before and after relaxing among some of Costa Rica’s most stunning jungle scenery. The resort seamlessly blends into its surroundings, so you can’t help but relax when lounging in the infinite pool, cooling off in your outdoor shower, or reading a book beside one of the many waterfalls and fountains.
Sansara Surf and Yoga Resort, Panama
Travelers seeking a taste of adventure and seclusion with their world-class yoga experience will fall in love with the Sansara Surf and Yoga Resort. Immersed in the scenic, small town of Cambutal, Panama, you’ll find a boutique beachfront getaway that’s geared toward awakening your mind and body. The resort encourages you to practice yoga while overlooking the turquoise Pacific Ocean. The town’s multiple surf spots and quaint restaurants, owned by locals and expats alike, encourage you to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty, infectious culture, and laid-back atmosphere of Central America’s southernmost country.
Ak’bol Yoga Retreat and Eco Resort, Belize
Ambergris Caye has long been known as one of the most scenic places to visit in Belize, and the Ak’bol Yoga Retreat and Eco Resort makes the Caribbean island even more majestic. Meditate and practice yoga multiple times a day from the resort’s thatch-roofed pier overlooking the sea. Ak’bol is also your gateway to other Caribbean adventures, like snorkeling, diving, beachcombing, and simply relaxing in the comfort of one of the world’s premier yoga retreats.
