Beach & national park
Marino Ballena & the Whale Tail
Playa Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park are about ten minutes by car. Plan beach time around the tide and ask locally about conditions.
Find the parkGo out.
Come back to Synergy.
Waterfalls in the hills. Beaches along the Pacific. A place to slow down when you’re home.
The Pacific coast
Saltwater days.
Set aside a morning, or leave the whole day open.
Seasonal boat trips
Whale watching
In whale season, boat trips from Uvita go out to look for humpbacks. Sightings are never guaranteed, so keep the day flexible and choose a responsible operator.
Ask about a local operator
A beach close to Uvita
Playa Hermosa
A beach afternoon, a sunset walk or time watching the surfers. Ask about local ocean conditions before swimming.
Open directionsFresh water & forest
Head into the green.
Check conditions and access before setting off. Our team can help you choose an outing.
2-minute drive · 10-minute walk
Uvita Waterfall
Just a 2-minute drive or a 10-minute walk from Synergy along a freshly paved road. An easy waterfall outing right on our doorstep.
Open directions
A day in the hills
Nauyaca Waterfalls
Make a day of the waterfalls in the hills. Choose your entrance first; the route below goes to the Don Lulo ticket office, with access to the falls arranged from there.
Find the ticket officeMake a day of it
A little more adventure.
We can help arrange local guides. Choose your outing, then confirm the details with our team.
Boat or kayak
Mangrove wildlife tour
Explore the mangroves near Quepos by boat or kayak. A local guide introduces you to the forest and its wildlife, from tropical birds to capuchin monkeys. Sightings vary.
Ask about the mangrove tour
Into the hills
ATV & UTV adventures
Ride with a guide through the hills around Uvita. Ask about routes that combine forest trails, coastal views, a coffee-farm visit or a waterfall stop.
Plan an ATV outing
All experience levels
Learn to surf
Arrange a lesson with a local instructor, with the beach chosen for the tides and your experience. Practise paddling, popping up and reading the ocean.
Arrange a surf lessonFind your bearingsAround the corner.
Explore our illustrated area mapAround the corner.
Along the coast.
Uvita town
Restaurants, cafés and groceries. Route shown to the Banco de Costa Rica area in central Uvita.
Open directionsBamboo forest
Walk among the bamboo and continue toward the river. Ask our team to explain the path and current access before you set out.
Ask for the walking routeBack at SynergyYou don’t have
You don’t have
to go far.
Make room for an unhurried afternoon on the property.
Unwind
Pool & cold plunge
Take a swim in the saltwater pool, then visit the cold plunge beside the Yoga Chalet.
See the amenities
Move & breathe
Space for your practice
Use the Yoga Chalet, roof deck or river platform for your own practice, or ask us to arrange a private yoga class for your group.
Explore the spaces
Your own pace
River & gardens
Follow the path from the gardens to the river, or find a quiet spot on the grounds. Our team can point you toward the bamboo forest walk nearby.
Ask our team
By arrangement
Massage at Synergy
Arrange a massage during your stay, with treatments tailored to your preferences. Let us know whether it’s just for you or for your retreat group.
Arrange a massage
For your group
Sound baths & cacao
Gather for a sound bath with singing bowls, with an optional cacao ceremony. Our team can help coordinate a session around your group’s program.
Plan a session
A nearby nature walk
Bamboo forest walk
Walk beneath the bamboo and continue toward the river. Ask our team about the path and current conditions before setting out.
Ask about the walkEat localMarkets, cafés
Markets, cafés
& places to gather.
Ask us what’s open during your stay and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Browse the local markets
Explore the farmers’ markets in Uvita and Dominical for produce and a taste of the area. Confirm the current market days with our team.
A few places we like
SCALA for an evening out, Sibu and Café Vivo for a café stop, Mosaic for sushi, and Indómitos for vegetarian and vegan food. The local food court offers more choice.
What costs extra?
Excursions, massage, ceremonies, additional practitioners, live music and laundry are separate from the hosted package. We can help you plan these before you set your retreat price; confirm the services and their prices with our team.
Plan your retreatCan you arrange excursions or practitioners?
We can help arrange waterfall outings, beach visits, massages and additional practitioners around your program. These services are arranged separately and priced in addition to the hosted package.
Plan your retreatHow close is Uvita Waterfall?
Uvita Waterfall is a 2-minute drive or a 10-minute walk from Synergy along a freshly paved road. Ask our team about current conditions before heading out.
Explore UvitaSee you in Uvita
Talk to our teamLet’s plan your time in Uvita.
We’ll help you fit a few local experiences around your stay.