Life Well Lived does not provide travel insurance. We recommend you have sufficient insurance to cover such things as personal accident, medical treatment, repatriation, cancellation charges, theft, and property loss.

Yes, please check all travel requirements HERE.

Located 800 feet (240m) above sea level, Imiloa is a bit cooler than the beach and has fewer bugs. The average temperature is 85°F (27-33°C) during the day and 65-75°F (17-24°C) at night.

• Yoga-pants and shorts, tanks and shirts. We will move together in a breezy, outdoor space covered from the sun.

• Swimsuits and Coverups

• Sunscreen and bug-repellent.

• Sandals, Tennis Shoes, Waterfall Shoes (Teva sandals, or Crocs work great! Otherwise, bring a pair of old tennis shoes)

• Casual comfortable clothing for meals and trips beyond campus

• Reusable water bottle

• Journal/ pen

• Any travel goodies, prescriptions, or specific requirements you may need

• Cool, breezy, casual clothing. A light sweater and pants for evenings.

And if you forget something at home, there are shops nearby.

Please book your international flight to San Jose International Airport (Airport code; SJO).

All retreat participants and hosts need to be at SJO domestic terminal at 8:45AM on June 9th. The charter flight will depart at 9:15AM. Arrival to Imiloa is approx. at 11:30am. If you arrive to San Jose airport the same day as your retreat begins please arrive by 7:00AM or earlier.

About the Charter Arrival Flight

We privately charter flights from SJO to our landing strip near Imiloa to cut the travel time from 4 hours in the car, to 20 minutes by plane. It’s a wonderful way to arrive.

Please note:

If you cannot arrive at the international terminal by the suggested times above, please book your travel to arrive in the day(s) BEFORE the start of the retreat.

If you arrive to the domestic terminal at SJO after the suggested times, you will not arrive in time to travel on the charter flight. We can still assist with your transport, but you will be responsible for your own transportation to Imiloa as well as any cost incurred.

If you choose not to utilize the method of transportation provided for your retreat to/from Imiloa you are responsible for the cost of alternate/ground transportation.

Departing Imiloa:

You will depart Imiloa at 9AM, and arrive at the landing strip at 9:45AM, with an estimated arrival to SJO airport at 10:30AM.

The domestic terminal is a 5-10 minute walk to the international terminal at SJO.

Typically, it is suggested to be at the international terminal 2.5 hours prior to your international departure. Please book your departing international flight accordingly, knowing that you will be at the airport at 10:30AM on departure day.

If you book your flight earlier than this, you will be responsible for your own transportation to SJO airport (airport taxis are $285 one way, and taxis from Imiloa to Quepos landing strip are $115 one way).

Important Imiloa information

We understand you may need to keep in touch with those at home. We have fiber optic WIFI throughout the resort available for all guests.

No, you will not need an adapter if you are traveling from North America, as electrical outlets are North American.

Yes, please let us know your restrictions to communicate to the Imiloa Kitchen staff.

Imiloa is an alcohol free property. We have a beautifully curated spirit free drink menu to enjoy.

The Imiloa Institute is located in the Savegre mountains, a 20 minute drive from the small surf town Dominical and 30km from Quepos (medical facilities, airport, great dining if you’re coming before or after the event).

The currency in Costa Rica is the Colon, which you can withdraw from an ATM at SJO or exchange at your departure airport. You would only need this cash for excursions outside the resort or to tip employees (optional) should you choose to leave them. There is also an option to tip via Paypal directly to Imiloa Institute.

Imiloa is a credit/debit card ONLY campus. We are 100% cashless except for optional tips.