We begin 2023 with a 5-day exploration trip to Costa Rica. Rugged rainforests surround Costa Rica on the Caribbean and Pacific coastlines. It is known for its beaches, volcanoes, biodiversity, and tropical rainforests with abundant nature and wildlife. Costa Rica and its locals live by the phrase ‘Pura Vida, ‘ which translates to the “good life.”

Costa Rica is the answer whether you are looking for relaxation, reflection, or recreation. Our trip was memorable. We enjoyed the food vibes, adventure adrenalin ziplining, sunset mood, high bride walks, waterfall hikes, and native arts and crafts,

Nosara is the capital for wellness. Spas, yoga, meditation, and retreat centers aim for mind and body wellness. Herbs, spices, fruits, and plants such as cacao, with potent healing properties used as medicinal, are indigenous to the country.

CACAO Ceremony- A Sacrec Expression of Healing

Mary Paz Munay and Lucas Alberti blessed us with a solemn cacao ceremony. According to Mary Paz and Lucas, it is a unique opportunity to share the sacred medicine of cacao in a circle and share intentions through words, chants, and medicine music together with the Dances of Universal Peace, powerful meditations in movement that accompany us to live a subtle experience of peace in the divine presence of the here and now.

We shared the medicine of the circle, where each person stands at the same distance from the center, recognizing that we are all One to ensure a genuine connection.

Theobroma Cacao is a Latin word that means “food of the gods” the Mayans and Aztecs believed that cacao beans had medicinal properties used in sacred rituals, as a medicinal cure, and for holiday celebrations. Cacao is one of the most economically important crops in Costa Rica. Cacao beans were used as a currency for trade in the 18th and 19th centuries.

NOSARA – A WELLNESS DESTINATION

Our first destination is Nosara. Nosara is a village located on the Nicoya Peninsula. It is almost 3 hour’s drive from the Liberian airport. You will enjoy the luscious drive of hills, valleys, and mountains along the way. Primarily agricultural and cattle/cow farms. It’s a surf capital and yoga center for Pacific beaches like Playa Guiones and Playa Pelada. Nosara Wellness is unique because it offers a multidisciplinary approach to optimal care. They offer integrative wellness retreats and provide professional orthopedic and sports physical therapy to patients of all ages, various types of Massage, Shiatsu, Chiropractics, Lymph Drainage, Homeopathy, Energy Healing, Breathwork, Somatic Coaching, Coaching with Horses, Hypnotherapy & Past Life Regression, and Trauma Informed Coaching. Community Classes currently include Therapeutic Fitness.