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Samasati Nature Retreat


Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars
Cincinnati, Ohio
22 Dec 2009 New

I traveled to San Jose and then took the public bus to Puerto Viejo. Later I discovered Puerto Viejo to have great food and good nightlife. There are probably 3-4 hostels in the small village so there was an assortment of young tourists enjoying the great Caribbean location. From Puerto Viejo, Samasati is a quick $10 taxi ride. Arriving a... more

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4 of 5 stars
USA
2 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Couples

What an amazing place. Even in the rainy month of November it was one of the most increadible experiences I have had. Being here places you not just close to nature but in nature. The food is fantastic and the people you meet are wonderful. Stayed for a week but could easily have stayed another month. more

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5 of 5 stars
San Diego
30 Nov 2009

Everything about Samasati was inviting to me. The rooms were clean, the beds comfortable, the vegetarian food was the best I've had, and the staff was wonderfully helpful and friendly. This is a place to go to get away from the world - no phones, internet, tv, no frills, but you don't need them if you take advantage of all... more

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5 of 5 stars
Merritt Island Florida
19 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
1
person found this review helpful

I attended Samasati Nature retreat during the third week of August. I came to reflect de-stress, reflect on some things, and to tune into nature and healthy living. Samasati achieved all of these goals. At Samasati, the day starts early and ends early. I attended a 1 1/2 hour yoga class at 6:30 am and 5:00 pm each day. The... more

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5 of 5 stars
New York City
16 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1
person found this review helpful

I spent a week here on the top floor of Bungalow 9 high up facing the top of trees. The howler monkeys woke me up in the morning, and with my binoculars I saw the toucans the first morning I was there and many times afterward. There are no windows, just screens so I felt at one with nature, listening... more

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5 of 5 stars
Jersey_RN76
1 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1
person found this review helpful

This yoga retreat was truly a retreat. Nestled away from the hustle and bustle of life. you are secluded in a rainforest, with nothing but your thoughts and maybe a good book... The food was AMAZING!!! I took home a few recipes, they should have a cookbook, seriously...It's a supreme vegetarian cuisine... even non vegetarians would like... The view is... more

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4 of 5 stars
Caribyogi
27 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
1
person found this review helpful

I went to Samasati for a yoga retreat. The bungalows are set underneath the canopy of the rain forest. You are surrounded by nature, nothing else. You are awoken every morning by monkeys, if you stay in Bungalow 9, there may be a Toucan every morning outside your window in the upper bunk. The cabins are basic, but it is... more

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3 of 5 stars
New York
11 Aug 2009

Samasati is beautiful. The management and staff are exceptional, go out of their way to make your stay as comfortable as possible and are incredibly pleasant. My stay was during the 6 month (May - November) rainy season and they are not kidding. It rained all but 2 of the 16 days I was there. My stay was from July... more

Management response from
Silvia Zani, Part owner

I am so very sorry you feel you have been mislead with the information about Samasati... Just to keep the record straight, I want to give information to other future travelers: 1. There are no "life threatening" scorpions in Costa Rica, specifically on the Caribbean area. 2. Local clinic is 5 minutes from Samasati and, on every door room there...

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5 of 5 stars
USA
25 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
1
person found this review helpful

My arrival to Samasati was with a warm greeting from the manager who upgraded my stay to a private bungalow. It was spacious & comfortable, a nice surprise. There was a large group of yoginis participating ina teacher training with Marianne Wells. I shared lunch with them immediately & they were a fun group with amazing energy to bounce off... more

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5 of 5 stars
San Diego
13 May 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed with my boyfriend at Samasati in August 2008 for two weeks. We picked this place because we wanted to have a very relaxing and the same time adventurous vacation in nature preferably in the rainforest. We heard about Samasati through friends who loved their stay there and we got very much turned on by them sharing their experiences.... more

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