These days, “relaxing” often means watching Netflix while answering three texts, liking your cousin’s vacation photos, and wondering why you’re not as relaxed as your cousin. The modern traveler is tired. Tired of notifications, of hustle, of the constant background buzz
In a world built for acceleration, the greatest luxury might be stillness. At Nayara, we believe true stillness — and true holistic wellness — comes when your mind, body, and spirit are cared for in harmony.
Here, wellness is shaped by the forest, the desert, and the sea. Nature is not part of the experience, it is the experience.
After years of hyper-connectivity, the pendulum is swinging back. According to travel trend reports, over 70% of travelers are now seeking wellness-centered escapes. Guests are actively seeking vacations that prioritize rest and recovery over activity-packed itineraries—choosing silence over schedules, and presence over productivity.
Moreover, a growing body of research confirms what many cultures have long understood: spending time in nature has measurable effects on health and well-being. A study by the American Psycological Association demonstrates that it can reduce cortisol levels, improve sleep, strengthen immune function and enhance overall cognition.
Enter Costa Rica, a global wellness hub exemplified by the Nicoya Peninsula and one of only five official Blue Zones in the world. Here, people often live active, healthy lives well beyond 100 years. This longevity is linked to a lifestyle rich in movement, nutrient-dense foods, strong social ties, and daily connection to nature.
Inspired by our neighbor, wellness at Nayara in Arenal is rooted in rainforest rhythms and the steady gaze of the Arenal Volcano. Mineral-rich hot springs flow naturally, warmed deep underground by volcanic heat. Their minerals relax muscles, ease joint pain, and improve circulation—while the rainforest soundtrack provides the ultimate white noise.
Holistic wellness means instructor-led yoga in an open-air pavilion overlooking the rainforest canopy, where movement is slow, intentional, and synced to the sounds of nature. Sound healing sessions blend singing bowls with the natural acoustics of the forest, melting away stress in a way no meditaiton app can hope to match.
At Nayara Bocas del Toro, wellness starts with the absence of distractions. The resort’s location—an island with no cars, no roads, and no background noise—immediately changes your pace.
Guests don’t need to walk to a treatment room—wellness comes to them. Spa treatments can place directly on your villa’s private deck, with the Caribbean stretching out beneath you.
But water isn’t just a view here: it’s an active part of your wellness journey. Guests can step from spa to sea right from the deck of their overwater villa for a gentle swim, kayak or snorkel among coral gardens alive with tropical fish.
And now our new Treehouse Spa will take the experience to new heights, literally. Suspended 50 feet above the forest canopy, its open-air treatment rooms offer both privacy and panoramic views across the treetops to the turquoise water beyond. Here, wellness is defined by presence, not performance; by quiet, not schedule.
Why Nature-Based Wellness Defines Nayara Resorts
From rainforest hot springs and treehouse spas to volcanic herb gardens, one truth runs through every Nayara experience: nature doesn’t just surround you, it sustains you.
It restores tired bodies, sets the rhythm of each day, and is inseparable from nature.
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