Location & Cost
This Refuge is a jewel located in Costa Rica's South Caribbean region.
Home to rainforest, coral reefs, and turtle nesting beaches, this park is one of the country's best kept secrets.
Home to rainforest, coral reefs, and turtle nesting beaches, this park is one of the country's best kept secrets.
Costs for summit participants
While the event itself is free, there are costs associated with participating in the summit, such as transportation, accommodation and food. We have put together a list of expected cost, to make it easier for you to prepare.
$300.- to $600.- Flight to SJO (depending on where you are traveling from).
$99.- Lodging for one night in San Jose.
$30.- to $40.- per person for private transport to Puerto Viejo from SJO (pick up at hotel)
This is depending on the final headcount with cash due at time of pick up (American dollars accepted).
Same cost for return trip to SJO from Puerto Viejo.
$150.- for 3 nights ($50.- per night) lodging in a beach front house in wildlife reserve with semi private rooms (each room with a private bathroom) * This is the location of the summit's daily meetings, scroll down the page for more info.
If the house does not fill up then ICARUS would absorb any extra costs, no guest will pay more than $50.- per night. At the moment there are plenty of vacancies.
Lodging at Samasati Yoga lodge varies (approx. $100.- per night) and guests staying there can find cheap taxi transportation in PV.
$50.- for two lunches and two dinners. Meals are very inexpensive in Costa Rica, and $50.- would probably cover three modest meals. Food and snacks will be available at the house for summit guests.
A special dinner will be provided on the last evening of the summit. This event will be paid for by ICARUS.
Approximate total cost ( excluding airfare): $350.-
This should cover all expenses aside from airfare (and taxi transport if staying at Samsati).
$300.- to $600.- Flight to SJO (depending on where you are traveling from).
$99.- Lodging for one night in San Jose.
$30.- to $40.- per person for private transport to Puerto Viejo from SJO (pick up at hotel)
This is depending on the final headcount with cash due at time of pick up (American dollars accepted).
Same cost for return trip to SJO from Puerto Viejo.
$150.- for 3 nights ($50.- per night) lodging in a beach front house in wildlife reserve with semi private rooms (each room with a private bathroom) * This is the location of the summit's daily meetings, scroll down the page for more info.
If the house does not fill up then ICARUS would absorb any extra costs, no guest will pay more than $50.- per night. At the moment there are plenty of vacancies.
Lodging at Samasati Yoga lodge varies (approx. $100.- per night) and guests staying there can find cheap taxi transportation in PV.
$50.- for two lunches and two dinners. Meals are very inexpensive in Costa Rica, and $50.- would probably cover three modest meals. Food and snacks will be available at the house for summit guests.
A special dinner will be provided on the last evening of the summit. This event will be paid for by ICARUS.
Approximate total cost ( excluding airfare): $350.-
This should cover all expenses aside from airfare (and taxi transport if staying at Samsati).
What to bring
Packing for a vacation in the Caribbean requires some preparation. Please consult the recommended list of items to bring:
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Before the summit
There is a shuttle over the mountains that will get you from SJO to Manzanillo. However, the shuttle is long and not very frequent, so you will need accommodations before leaving SJO.
Here are two good options. Please make sure to book a room as soon as possible, since this is high tourist season.
Here are two good options. Please make sure to book a room as soon as possible, since this is high tourist season.
Accommodations during the summit
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Casa Faya Lobi, a family getaway We have rented this lovely beach house, located close to the summit. It is communal housing with shared bedrooms and on private bath per room. The cost is currently $150.- per person for all three nights, but the price reduces, as more people sign up. If you are interested, please drop us a line. |
Samasati Yoga Retreat
Some of our guests are going to stay at the Samasati Yoga Retreat in Puerto Viejo. If you choose to stay there, you might be able to split the cost to and from the summit with other guests. |
Useful Information about the area
Closest Town: Puerto Viejo is 9 miles north along the coast
Closest Airports: San Jose International airport Average Temperature: 72-°95°F Crowd Level: Secluded Accommodations and Food Manzanillo National Wildlife Reserve Weather Information |
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