Costa Rica holds a special place in my heart. I ventured to the Central American country after ending my relationship, in hopes to do some soul searching and inner healing. What I didn’t expect was the incredible people that I met during my time there, the eye opening, vulnerable conversations that we shared over beach sunsets and morning smoothies. The relationships that blossomed were something I never could have expected, and I am so grateful for each person who helped me realize that sometimes, healing isn’t all about processing internally. Sometimes healing is connecting with others, laughing, listening, stepping outside of your comfort zone and doing something you’ve never tried before in your entire life. It’s these experiences that make me grateful for travel.

If you’re looking to visit Santa Teresa and looking to immerse yourself in the beauty of the jungle, I recommend staying at this Stunning Ocean View Studio. I also stayed at Zenedias Surf Garden, which was less than a minute walk to the ocean, and had a variety of yoga, reiki, and breathwork classes every day!