FAQS

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What do I need to have BEFORE entering Costa Rica?

PASSPORT : You need your passport for International Travel to Central America and to re-enter the US

VISAS: Most visitors (including from the US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia) do not need a visa to enter Costa Rica. Just make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months.

COSTA RICA CUSTOMS: When you get to Costa Rica customs you will need to show an address of where you will be staying while in Costa Rica.

Address is: Home Farm Retreat Center, San Salvador, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. map

To enter Costa Rica as a tourist * (from US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia), you must have:

• A valid passport (valid for at least one day beyond your arrival date).

• Proof of onward or return travel (such as a return flight or bus ticket).

• Proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay (typically at least USD $100 per month of stay).

  * Rules do change occasionally, so it is advised to check the travel recommendations to Costa Rica from you Home Country’s international travel website for updated information

How do I get to the retreat location from the airport?

The retreat space, Home Farm, is located in the Diamante Valley, about 4 hrs from SJO airport. Past participants have preferred to arrive in San Jose the night before - on July 5th - and book a hotel close to the airport, spend the night in San Jose (we can provide hotel recommendations if needed). A shuttle, included in the retreat price*, will pick you up from your hotel the next morning and bring you to the retreat space.

If you prefer to fly on July 6th you must arrive at the airport before 10am to be picked up by the retreat shuttle.

If you arrive at the airport after 10am we can still arrange a shuttle for you, however it will be a separate cost from the retreat price (it would be an additional cost of $180-$200).

*NOTE: As some people stay on in Costa Rica afterwards, we will not be including the return trip in the retreat price, however we have a number of options for you to return to SJ airport. Ask us.

Season

It is the beginning of Summer in Costa Rica while you are here.  It is warm and sunny, with some rainstorms (and rainbows!).

What do I need to pack?

Natural Bug spray (No DEET), chose essential oils or similar

Portable refillable bottle of water.

Hiking clothes - tank top, shorts, baseball cap to shade you from the sun, etc. 

Comfortable loose clothing

One or two long sleeves, it gets a little chilly at night sometimes.

Clothing for Full Moon ceremony

2 x Towels - for beach and shower

Flip flops or sandals or shoes you can easily take off

One pair of shoes you are ok with getting dirty to take on the hike to the waterfall - either sports sandals (recommended) or hiking shoes or sneakers that can handle a hike and get wet.

Shorts and tank tops

Hats to shade you from the sun

Bathing suit (s)

Aspirin or other mild pain killer

Lavender essential oil - good for relief of mosquito bites

Peppermint essential oil - great to use instead of bug spray and you’ll also smell delicious 

Flashlight - VERY IMPORTANT! It gets dark after sunset (5:30pm) and you will need this to be able to get around

No expensive accessories like designer sunglasses, handbags, watches or shoes. CR is rustic and earthy.

Internet 

Most places in Costa Rica have WiFi however WiFi in Costa Rica is not always reliable, therefore we encourage you to plan your trip with this in mind. This means leaving your to-do list at home, and come prepared to be off your phones for most of the duration of your retreat.  

Liability

Due to the Alternative Holistic Model that is the H.O.M.E. Farm Mission and Vision, they do not provide any traditional liability insurance, nor are they liable for any type of loss, damage or injuries of any kind. 

*If there are any concerns regarding liability issues we encourage purchasing a personal travel insurance policy*

Please contact us if you have any questions that were not addressed above. Use the button below or email josie@tantrcialchemy.com