I am writing this review from the San Jose Airport as I wait for my flight home. I am fighting an urge to justify staying in Costa Rica and returning immediately to Hacienda del Sol. I went to this retreat center for a meditation retreat (and to escape a Boston winter!), which itself was a beautiful experience, but I'll write... More

I went to Hacienda del Sol for the sole purpose of doing a fasting retreat and learn more about the raw food lifestyle. I chose January because I wanted to start the new year off with a healthy body, attitude and spirit. The attention, instruction and support that our group received from the staff and each other were the perfect... More

I arrived at Hacienda del Sol (HdS) on December 22, 2010 and left, reluctantly and only because I had another commitment, on February 13, 2011. My experience is unique because I was able to experience HdS as a retreat center and as simply a hotel. I will try to cover as much as I can of both of those experiences.... More

I spent a week at Hacienda del Sol for the second time in one year as part of a 7-day wellness and juice fasting retreat. The kind staff were wonderfully attentive, and the bungalows are rustic yet very comfortable, set against a rainforest backdrop. The raw food is sublime, prepared with great love, and the overall ambiance was that of... More

The closeness creates a family atmosphere. I enjoyed dining together and going on excursions together. There was time to get acquainted and share special times, and special is... Costa Rica. The warm ocean, fluorescing at night. The variety of yoga and massage. Special nutritious foods laid out in style. Friendly staff going beyond the norm to please and satisfy. It... More

Let me start by saying they do a great job advertising and selling you on this place. Also, a lot of the people who go friends of the owners and workers and do not pay the full amount. I figured this out one evening while overhearing some conversations. Ill tell you the positives: -the foods/juices ARE very very good!!! -The... More

My week-long Raw food & Juice cleanse retreat turned out to be exactly what I needed to end a stressful year. The area of Sane Juanillo was lush and the I feel asleep in my cabin each night feeling peaceful. The staff were extremely helpful and became an important part of my experience. The juice fast brought our whole group... More

This is my first raw foods vacation. Hacienda del Sol is unglaublich! unbelievable! Beautiful. The natural environment with birds monkeys gorgeous colorful foliage clean air and water are life-promoting in them selves. The cuisine? I had the best raw pizza of my life here. Dessert surpassing many of the best raw desserts any where in the world. The juices and... More

Hacienda del Sol is an amazingly spiritual place to go for a yoga retreat or, in my case, a cleanse. The staff, especially Menla, was amazing. With all of the options for the days - mediation, dance, accupuncture sessions, rebalancing / massage, mud baths, beach trips, or just hanging out and relaxing - you got a chance to really explore... More