It’s not always about going big in Costa Rica. Sometimes the best part of the trip is where things slow down, Costa Rica puts you in the right place for that.

Every guest who stays at Villa Firenze arrives with a different intention. Some seek adventure. Others want space to pause and recharge. For the latter, this part of Costa Rica has no shortage of wellness options, both inside and outside the villa grounds. Well, here are a few options you can explore.

Local Wellness Centres Near the Villa

A few places around Herradura and Jacó offer just enough to feel reset without needing to spend a full day away. Some wellness centres lean into bodywork and therapy. Others focus on meditation, yoga, or full-day retreats.

Whether it’s a quick massage or full reset, the area around the villa delivers calm without losing touch with comfort.

• Yoga House Jacó (20 min) – Daily yoga and massage in a quiet residential setting
• Aurora Natural Therapies (25 min) – Local therapist, focused bodywork, by appointment
• Thermae Spa (30 min) – Clean setup with sauna, massages, and ocean-view deck

Most of these take calls or texts to book. Morning slots are quieter.

Spa Services Available Nearby

Some spas are built into forest settings; some sit closer to the ocean breeze. Either way, there’s no shortage of spots to unwind.

Massage sessions, steam therapy, cold plunges, and guided breathing sessions are common. Most places take bookings online, but small local spots sometimes prefer a call confirmation. Each one carries the same intention: reset, relax, and walk out quieter than when you walked in.

• Thermae Spa & Wellness(Jacó, ~25 min) – Offers massages, facials, infrared sauna, cold plunge, and aromatherapy.
• Aurora Natural Therapies(Jacó, ~25 min) – Boutique bodywork studio with personalized sessions and wellness coaching.
• Vista Mar Spa(Herradura, ~15 min) – Inside Los Sueños Resort, known for deep tissue and ocean-view spa rooms.
• Shanti Spa(Jacó, ~30 min) – Thai and Swedish massage, steam, and full-body treatments in a quiet setting.

Retreats in Costa Rica That Keep It Grounded

You don’t have to go remote to get a proper wellness retreat around here. Day retreats in this part of Costa Rica often balance physical and mental reset. They’re light on ceremony, heavy on real benefit.

Go to:

• Selva Terra (40 min) – Nature-based day retreat with cold plunge and breathwork
• Peace Retreat (1 hr) – Clean, quiet space with full-day programs and sound sessions
• Vida Asana Eco Lodge (35 min) – Community feel with yoga, meals, and casual spa treatments

Right at Home at Villa Firenze

Villa Firenze offers private wellness sessions arranged by the in-house team. Massage therapists, yoga instructors, and wellness chefs are available on request.The villa’s layout is private, quiet, and surrounded by nature, supporting the flow of calm that most spa experiences aim to create.

Guests don’t need to plan too much. The support is already in place. Everything is optional. It’s calm when you want it, without needing to leave.

• In-villa massages in shaded outdoor areas
• Private yoga sessions on the grounds
• Fresh, wellness-focused meals and juices available with notice

Let the Calm Lead

Wellness here isn’t scheduled or sold. It’s felt. From private treatments to nearby retreats, rest finds its place naturally, and staying at Villa Firenze brings it even closer.