How a Blue Zone Inspires New Spa Programs at Two Costa Rican Resorts
Bearth Spa, El Mangroove, Autograph Collection
Ancestral moon circle rituals and a Blue Zone—that’s a mindful journey that will take you into 2025. Two hotels in Costa Rica now launch new wellness programs infused with the spirit of the land and the wisdom of its people.
Enjoy Hotels, the visionary hospitality group behind Punta Islita and El Mangroove, Autograph Collection, unveils a new array of wellness experiences inspired by the rich cultural traditions and natural vitality of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula—a designated Blue Zone celebrated for the longevity of its inhabitants. These new offerings, deeply rooted in holistic wellness, sustainable practices, and cultural preservation, invite guests to immerse themselves in the transformative power of nature and heritage.
Nanku Wellbeing Spa at Punta Islita Resort: Chorotega Healing and Ancestral Rituals
Punta Islita’s Nanku Wellbeing Spa introduces a range of unique treatments designed to reconnect guests with the earth’s healing energies. Signature offerings include:
- Ancestral Healing Workshop: Guests explore the therapeutic benefits of local plants like Juanilama and turmeric, known for their digestive, anti-inflammatory, and calming properties. The workshop features hands-on experiences with herbal infusions, essential oils, and traditional remedies passed down through generations.
- Ancestral Moon Circle Rituals: Tailored to align with the lunar phases, these deeply restorative sessions incorporate therapeutic massages, fire ceremonies, and crystal healing, using white quartz and locally sourced herbs. Available for individuals or couples, the experience is designed to release emotional burdens and foster a sense of inner peace and renewal.
- Beachfront Yoga Deck: A brand new space, surrounded by tropical vegetation and overlooking Islita Beach, offers daily yoga and meditation classes harmonize the body’s rhythms with the natural ebb and flow of the ocean.
Bearth Spa at El Mangroove Resort: Mindful Modalities and Sound Healing
El Mangroove’s Bearth Spa elevates its wellness offerings with an new menu of holistic treatments. New highlights include:
- Cacao Ceremony: A heart-opening ritual using raw cacao, celebrated for its transformative properties. This experience is designed to foster self-love, emotional release, and a deeper connection to nature.
- Sound Healing Therapy: Harnessing the ancient vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls and chimes, this modality aims to relax the mind, balance the body’s energy, and promote deep meditative states.
About El Mangroove, Autograph Collection
Located on 17 acres of beachfront forest within the Blue Zone of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, El Mangroove, Autograph Collection effortlessly blends contemporary design with its lush surroundings, preserving the native Guanacaste and Guacimo trees. This 121-suite resort showcases culinary excellence through its three signature restaurants—Makoko, Matiss, and Malú—offering sustainable, zero-kilometer cuisine inspired by Costa Rican and Mediterranean flavors. For relaxation, guests can enjoy the serene Bearth Spa, featuring outdoor terraces and massage decks amidst the mangroves, or unwind at the exclusive 130-foot freshwater pool facing the beach. Families can delight in the SI&P Zone with four pools and private cabanas. El Mangroove’s Azul Tour Desk arranges ocean adventures, including visits to the Santa Rosa National Park, dolphin spotting, fishing tours, and private boat rentals. Just 20 minutes from Liberia International Airport, El Mangroove offers a seamless blend of natural beauty, relaxed luxury, and sustainability. For more information and reservations, visit El Mangroove, Autograph Collection and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
About Punta Islita, Autograph Collection
Situated in the Guanacaste Province on the Nicoya Peninsula—designated one of the world’s Blue Zone— Punta Islita, Autograph Collection offers 45 individually designed rooms and seven villas nestled in lush gardens combining luxury and an eco-hotel sensibility for a truly authentic Costa Rican experience. This sequestered retreat takes full advantage of its natural surroundings, with rooms and facilities scattered around lush gardens, with two pools, a private beach, two restaurants, a spa, and wedding and meetings facilities. For those ready to unwind, there’s the dramatic hilltop infinity-edge freshwater pool for adults, the oceanside family pool and the secluded beach providing the perfect oasis for relaxation. Embracing the Zero Kilometer philosophy, Hotel Punta Islita’s signature Alma Restaurant and Aura Beach Club feature an Agro-Marine menu, incorporating ingredients from the on-property Permaculture Farm “Tierra de Yu” and community producers deeply entrenched in the principles of organic farming and responsible, sustainable fishing. Guests can participate in a range of eco-adventure activities, immersive cultural experiences, conservation initiatives, unwind at the dramatic hilltop infinity freshwater pool, lounge in a beachfront cabana, or experience wellness and transformation at the Nanku Spa Wellness Center, offering beachfront yoga, the ancient regional Chorotega healing wisdom, and ancestral moon circle rituals. For bookings and more information, visit Punta Islita, Autograph Collection.
About Enjoy Hotels
Enjoy Hotels—a division of the Costa Rican-based hospitality management company Enjoy Group and pioneers in sustainable gastronomy—is a collection of hotels throughout Costa Rica where you can live different lifestyles, biodiversity, gastronomy, activities, culture and more. For over five decades, Enjoy Group has innovated, developed, and managed projects in the hospitality industry of the Costa Rica and the Central American region. Deeply dedicated to its guests’ and employees’ experiences, Enjoy Group currently operates more than a dozen properties, including hotels, restaurants and mixed-use destinations, in addition to a full-service hospitality development division, making it a leading company in the regional tourism sector. For more information, visit Enjoy Hotels and Enjoy Group.