Arriving to Costa Rica!

Thank you for joining us in the beautiful country we call home to celebrate us and bask in the gran diverse beauty Central American jungle has to offer. I our biggest pride are our clean waters, hot and cold. Hotsprings near volcanoes and cold plunges into some of the largest waterfalls in Central America. We highly recommend visiting the vast jungle scape in some of the national parks and our favorite immersive experiences noted below.

Travel

Getting Down to the South Pacific

Please note: Taxis and Ubers can bring you into the valley, but they aren't available to pick you up once you're here. If you arrive on your own, arrange your ride out ahead of time. We can only coordinate rides that fit the scheduled transport times and go to our partner lodging. If you want to move on your own schedule, a rental car is your best option.

We'd love to coordinate travel as much as we can. Based on your arrival times, we'll organize shared rides, which cost less. Private options can also be arranged. We'll set up WhatsApp groups to share the event schedule and coordinate rides.

Timing: Please arrive at least one day before the festivities begin so you can rest and settle in. If you can, stay a few days after to play. On event days, please come at least 30 minutes early to mingle, because ceremonies will begin on time.

Driving: From the airport(3.5–4 hours to the farm):

Rental car: $55–100 per day. You'll need a 4x4. We recommend Alamo, which has been the most reliable.

Private ride: $200 for up to 4 people, with no stops. Each added stop (shopping, or a pickup somewhere along the way) is $20.

Shared ride: with our crew $40–50 per person

Domestic flight (about 50 min): around $150 per person. It lands you within about 50 minutes of the farm. Private car or taxi will need to be booked ahead of time for pick and drop off.
Book with Sansa Airlines or Costa Rica Green Airways.

Bus: about $20 per person, from the airport to Dominical or Pérez Zeledón with Tracopa or MUSOC. That gets you within 30 minutes of the farm. From there, a taxi or Uber can bring you into the valley and to where you're staying.

Where to Stay

Holos

This partner farm is 10 minutes from ours, and we support its restoration ecology and agriculture work. You'll stay in luxury glamping tents with fine linens and air conditioning. Bathrooms are shared. Saturday's events will be held here all day.

Private: $150 per night
Shared: $120 per night

Vajra Jahra

Our closest venue and neighbor. You'll stay in apartments with air conditioning and a private bathroom.

Private: $200 per night
Shared: $165 per night

Where to stay

These are our nearest hotels/ retreat centers that are giving us a friend and family discount for our wedding. Please click on buttons to view more details. 3 day minimum stay is requested to receive discount.

What to pack

Quality Camera

Water bottle and hydration packets if desired.

Small umbrella perhaps for light rain or intense sun.
Shade: hats and sunglasses
Insect repellent: DEET-free, for your health and for our organic farm
Reef-safe sunscreen
Footwear: closed-toe shoes for hikes, and sandals for everything else
Waterfalls: a bathing suit and a quick-dry towel
Water from your home: a small vial, jar or dropper of water from a living source where you live, like a river, lake or ocean. These waters will be joined with ours in ceremony.
Clothing: Lightweight clothing shorts, skirts, dresses, blouses of natural material that breath easy are best for South Pacific.

If you are traveling to higher altitudes consider reviewing weather there.

Visiting Costa Rica

Worthy places to visit while you are in CR

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Savegre National Forest

This national forests is about an hour and half from us headed North East into the local cloud forest. In this special microclimate there is a thriving ecosystem of vastly different species of animals and plants than down in the South Pacific. Here the Quetzales nest and call this National Forests home. Our favorite stay is at the Hotel Savegre Natural Reserve. They not only provide early orning tours to see the one of kind quetzal but their grounds are a protection site for giant 300 year old oaks. In addition their spa and great restaurant provide a wonderfully relaxing time.

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Manuel Antonio

This is one of our favorites national parks on the way to and from the capital of Costa Rica. Manuel Antonio sits an hour and fifteen minutes from Finca Tierra Sagrada, a great stop on your way down to visit us or on your way out. We recommend you stay a night and go to the park early in the morning to catch the most animal activity and least human interaction. This national park is unique as it sits on the coast, a dramatic view of an intact ecosystem.

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Arenal

Arenal is a special visit for its vastly different micro climates than where we are located. Up at an altitude of 1600 meters and volcanic activity the area is lush with cloud forests, volcano hikes, and our favorite: thermals! There are natural thermals to visit in the area as well as high end day or overnight stays at Badli Hot Springs. We love to stay in the jungle bungalows around the area and visit the Baldi facilities during the day that are family friendly and still relaxing. Think natural day spa with curated pool areas for adults only and families.

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The Osa Peninsula

This is magical lands and deep deep jungle. If you are in for this kind of adventure we recommend you stay for minimum 3 nights here. It is spectacular visit to one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. You have traveled this far, might as well make the extra effort! You can fly in a domestic flight from San Jose the capital or our local airport if you are leaving post the wedding in Quepos to Puerto Jimenez or Carate. It is worthy to do deep research into your travels here. Places we love to stay in are Luna Lodge which is right next to the Corcovado National Park.

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Hike her Majesty Diamante Waterfall

This is the pilgrimage of a lifetime. Hike and immerse yourself with the offerings of these rich lands and waters. Check out https://pacificjourneyscr.com/gallery/ for all the details. These guys are our local friends and run amazing tours whether its hiking,

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Savegre National Forest

This national forests is about an hour and half from us headed North East into the local cloud forest. In this special microclimate there is a thriving ecosystem of vastly different species of animals and plants than down in the South Pacific. Here the Quetzales nest and call this National Forests home. Our favorite stay is at the Hotel Savegre Natural Reserve. They not only provide early orning tours to see the one of kind quetzal but their grounds are a protection site for giant 300 year old oaks. In addition their spa and great restaurant provide a wonderfully relaxing time.

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Manuel Antonio

This is one of our favorites national parks on the way to and from the capital of Costa Rica. Manuel Antonio sits an hour and fifteen minutes from Finca Tierra Sagrada, a great stop on your way down to visit us or on your way out. We recommend you stay a night and go to the park early in the morning to catch the most animal activity and least human interaction. This national park is unique as it sits on the coast, a dramatic view of an intact ecosystem.

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Arenal

Arenal is a special visit for its vastly different micro climates than where we are located. Up at an altitude of 1600 meters and volcanic activity the area is lush with cloud forests, volcano hikes, and our favorite: thermals! There are natural thermals to visit in the area as well as high end day or overnight stays at Badli Hot Springs. We love to stay in the jungle bungalows around the area and visit the Baldi facilities during the day that are family friendly and still relaxing. Think natural day spa with curated pool areas for adults only and families.

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The Osa Peninsula

This is magical lands and deep deep jungle. If you are in for this kind of adventure we recommend you stay for minimum 3 nights here. It is spectacular visit to one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. You have traveled this far, might as well make the extra effort! You can fly in a domestic flight from San Jose the capital or our local airport if you are leaving post the wedding in Quepos to Puerto Jimenez or Carate. It is worthy to do deep research into your travels here. Places we love to stay in are Luna Lodge which is right next to the Corcovado National Park.