![]() ![]() I can almost imagine that one schlub who wouldn’t stop complaining about mosquitos and weak wi-fi that screwed up the center’s 100% track record. Just look at the Rythmia Life Advancement Center, a resort specializing in ayahuasca ceremonies not far from Tamarindo, where “93.26% of our guests report a life-changing miracle during their stay,” according to its website. ![]() ![]() I see a real healthy revolution underway, no doubt accelerated by our collective refocus on health during a global pandemic. This “fitness studio and health bar” dispenses vegetable juices and spin classes instead of bad decisions in a glass. Instead of Bar One tempting us, White Lotus has taken over the space. The town’s vibe now revolves around far more than the fiesta nightlife. Having returned to Costa Rica last November, close to 10 years later, I’m still enjoying my journey of becoming a healthier, better version of myself.īut, this time, Tamarindo seems to have matured with me. The epicenter was the notorious (-ly fun) Bar One perched on the top floor of Plaza Tamarindo, overlooking the streets below like a wink from a drunken pirate. My goals were to get in better shape, slow down, and, ideally, not croak of a stress-related heart attack by 40 years old.īack then, Tamarindo, where I settled, was a much different town. I first moved to Costa Rica in 2011 after selling everything I owned and quitting my job in the States. Many people make the trip to Costa Rica specifically to adopt a lifestyle based on health and fitness. Costa Ricans, in general, embrace a healthier lifestyle than folks are used to in the United States and … and … ok, healthier than the United States. The answer is all of the above, and more. Is it the diet heavy in “the three sisters” - squash, corn and beans? The drinking water heavy in calcium? Strong social networks and a plan de vida, or purpose to life that keeps a sparkle in the eyes and a pep in the step? WHEN IN TAMARINDO A FUN ADVENTURE IS SAILING ON THE MARLIN DEL RAY (BOOK HERE) (Costa Rica’s Blue Zone is in Nicoya, where living to 100 years old and being active is nothing uncommon.) The nation of pura vida also contains a certified Blue Zone, namely one of those regions around the world where residents routinely enjoy atypical health and longevity. Costa Rica is a nature lover’s dream, with an astounding percentage of the world’s biodiversity and a thriving eco-tourism industry. ![]()
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