Location
Puriscal — between cloud forest and coast.
Casa Sereno sits on a private ridge above the village of Santiago de Puriscal, in the western highlands of Costa Rica's Central Valley. Easy access for your guests, but far enough out to feel held by the land.

Getting here
- San José (SJO Airport)45 minutes
- Jacó & Pacific Coast1h 30m
- Manuel Antonio2h 15m
- La Cangreja Reserve20 minutes
We arrange private airport transfers from SJO for your full group as part of every retreat hire.
Off-shala excursions.
Cloud forest hikes
Trails through the Zona Protectora La Cangreja begin minutes from the gate — easy for a group rest day.
Waterfall excursion
A guided half-day to a private waterfall and natural pool, ideal as a mid-week integration day.
Cacao ceremony partners
Local facilitators we work with regularly for plant medicine and ceremony nights.
Pacific surf day
A scenic ridge drive to empty beaches south of Jacó — a popular optional day on longer retreats.