Hacienda Del Sol Wellness Resort — Hotel in Cuajiniquil

The place is simply beautiful, the staff is wonderful and the experience was exactly what I wanted - it created a platform for me to move forward.

I did the 21 day sugar detox. My goal was to create flexibility in my diet. For the most part I was a carb burner and I needed to get back that flexibility so that I could switch from fat to carbs and get off the energy Yo-Yo. That goal was accomplished at HDS.

My time was spend doing primal yoga, sunset yoga, 10 session rebalancing massage, in coaching sessions, jungle hikes, eating wonderful fresh nutritious food, hanging out with the other guests or chilling some place - like by the pool.

This isn’t a big place. I think 15-20 guests maximum. So it feels very intimate and friendly. New guests are welcomed by the exiting guests in the common room. We shared what our program was and our experience so within a short time you felt one of the gang. You can be social or not and it’s seemed to me that people got it.

Three places

The Yoga Studio. This was an open air studio, very relaxing and chill. The sun in the morning was a fantastic way to start the day. The actual yoga was always tailored to each guests needs. For me the classes were always 1-7 people so it felt very intimate and natural.

Common Room. This is where the bulk of the socializing happens. It’s also the only place to get internet. We ate there, we hung out there, we did our homework there.

My Cabina. I was in #1. That’s the closest to yoga studio. I understand it was recently renovated. It was put together well. The A/C worked perfect. Chilling in the hammock overlooking ravine and listening to the ocean was great. The laundry service was very quick and didn’t cost a lot. I brought way to many clothes and in the end I had my favorite clothes cleaned daily.

Mosquitoes: Most places that where you hang out has a fan and that keeps them down. On the hikes I lathered up with repellent and was fine. The rest of the time I didn’t use any and only got about 5-6 bites the whole time.

The Program

Week 1 - Juice cleanse: I did this the first week and it was easy. I didn’t have any cravings but then I totally committed to this process. The cleanse is more than just juice. There is coaching and you actually drink a number of concoctions through the day to keep your metabolism going.

Weeks 2&3 - Keto: note, one of the first question the guests ask new guests is “are you doing keto or primal”. It changes what you eat. I did keto. So at meal time I just sat down and my food was brought to me. The menu was pre planned. Being keto while you are there is easy. Just stick to the program. If you want more food, talk to your coach. The best part about this program is you spend the two weeks planning for when you get back home. How are you going to make this work. I thought I’d have to make lots of changes but actually it was pretty minor. What happened by creating flexibility to burn carbs or fats was that I got off the energy Yo-Yo and don’t grab a hi carb / sugar snack throughout the day anymore. My coach was awesome.

If you are looking for a wellness retreat, a place to really unplug and avoid excitement so you can savor the stillness and quiet, then this is the...

I am a nature lover and I chose HDS for the jungle setting near the gorgeous Costa Rican coastline. I was keen to see lots of bird species and I was richly rewarded by dozens daily, including the treasured trogons, motmots, and more! Five minutes after checking into my perfectly appointed room I stepped out into my back patio to take in the view of the trees and was greeted by a troop of howler monkeys! They hung and swayed in the branches, many with babies attached to their bellies. Each evening the HDS shuttled us to a different beach for stunning sunsets. Pura vida!||The daily morning meditation and yoga was centering and expertly guided by a rotating member of the wellness team. These and other breath work sessions were welcoming and carefully delivered by supporting and knowledgeable practitioners. The yoga studio is elevated above the main buildings, nestled in and open to the tree tops so that you are treated to visits from the magnificent feathered friends and comforted by the breeze and sounds of the jungle waking up. Pura vida!!||The creative kitchen staff made eating salad, fish, shrimp, and fruit a daily delight. Their juices and smoothies were exotic concoctions made to instantly boost your energy. ||I learned a lot from the spa staff who introduced me to reiki and fascia stretching. This combined with a massage and honey body scrub helped transform me from tight and tense to open and in touch with my better self. ||Mil gracias to the entire HDS team to include the gardeners, healers, guides, cooks, organizers, drivers, cleaners, and yogis! Yall are the best. I’m so grateful to each of you for your role in creating such a beautiful, peaceful, and powerful place to heal and reconnect with positive intentions and interactions in our world. Your gift extends beyond the jungle all the way back to home where we bring our lessons and experiences with us through...

I am a nature lover and I chose HDS for the jungle setting near the gorgeous Costa Rican coastline. I was keen to see lots of bird species and I was richly rewarded by dozens daily, including the treasured trogons, motmots, and more! Five minutes after checking into my perfectly appointed room I stepped out into my back patio to take in the view of the trees and was greeted by a troop of howler monkeys! They hung and swayed in the branches, many with babies attached to their bellies. Each evening the HDS shuttled us to a different beach for stunning sunsets. Pura vida!||The daily morning meditation and yoga was centering and expertly guided by a rotating member of the wellness team. These and other breath work sessions were welcoming and carefully delivered by supporting and knowledgeable practitioners. The yoga studio is elevated above the main buildings, nestled in and open to the tree tops so that you are treated to visits from the magnificent feathered friends and comforted by the breeze and sounds of the jungle waking up. Pura vida!!||The creative kitchen staff made eating salad, fish, shrimp, and fruit a daily delight. Their juices and smoothies were exotic concoctions made to instantly boost your energy. ||I learned a lot from the spa staff who introduced me to reiki and fascia stretching. This combined with a massage and honey body scrub helped transform me from tight and tense to open and in touch with my better self. ||Mil gracias to the entire HDS team to include the gardeners, healers, guides, cooks, organizers, drivers, cleaners, and yogis! Yall are the best. I’m so grateful to each of you for your role in creating such a beautiful, peaceful, and powerful place to heal and reconnect with positive intentions and interactions in our world. Your gift extends beyond the jungle all the way back to home where we bring our lessons and experiences with us through...