Experience a
​7-night, 8-day journey

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As a country, Costa Rica is a global leader in healthy eating, lifestyle medicine, clean energy generation, sustainability, animal and plant biodiversity, peaceful democracy, and more!! 

Explore Costa Rica and its Blue Zone. 
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Costa Rica is home to one of the planet's famous blue zones
(one of the five regions with the highest indexes of healthy longevity). This expedition is focused on Wellness and a Healthy Lifestyle and offers an immersive experience in Costa Rica's Nicoya blue zone.

Explore this unique corner of the world, enjoying its vibrant local culture, breathtakingly beautiful hikes, and delicious farm-to-table dining.

​Reconnect with nature and the very essence of authentic wellness.

Experience Costa Rica’s Blue Zones and a life-enriching learning program to achieve balanced wellness after the pandemic.  Led by world-class lecturers, Drs. Michelle Tollefson, M.D. and Jeanne Schumacher, M.ED., Ed.D., this week-long academic program will include moderated conversations and panel discussions about balanced lifestyles and practices that promote health, happiness, and a positive connection to nature.

Held in a selection of curated hotels and set in Costa Rica’s celebrated Blue Zones (regions of the world with the highest index of healthy longevity), this is an opportunity to live and understand the essence of planet-friendly, people-positive dynamics.

Featured Topics​

​Wellness and lifestyle's impact on your physical, mental, and emotional health

Nourishing Foods

Benefits of nutrient-dense foods with an
​emphasis on delicious fruits, vegetables,
​whole grains, nuts, beans, and seeds.

Creating Balance

The role of lifestyle in creating a balanced, stress-resilient life​.

Movement

Engaging in joyful movement to help you live your best life. ​

Sleep

Optimize sleep through daytime habits and a pre-bed routine.​

Nature

Nature's essential role in prompting meaningful connection​.

​HOTELS
We have selected Nicoya’s best boutique hotels to host immersive experiences in the blue zone. Premium accommodations and services will set the stage for healthy farm-to-table dining and sustainable activities and adventures, and other surprises we have prepared for you.

Hotel Punta Islita: 4 nights 4 days
Mangroove Hotel: 3 nights, 4 days. 
Transportation by bus provided in the package from Hotel Punta Islita to Hotel Mangroove.

PACKAGE
The package includes the following for up to 4 people staying in a single room: 

• lodging, daily breakfast, welcome lunch, 
• all daily lectures/workshops by Dr. Michelle Tollefson
• activities including a guided hike, bird watching, kayaking, and yoga
  
• meeting with community members from the blue zone
• farm to table culinary classes featuring local ingredients
• transportation from Hotel Punta Islita to the Mangroove Hotel, and a farewell cocktail

Perfect Places to Stay

Made for Adventurers

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Hotel Punta Islita: 4 nights 4 days
Mangroove Hotel: 3 nights, 4 days. 
Transportation by bus provided in the package from Hotel Punta Islita to Hotel Mangroove.

 Dr. Michelle Tollefson 
...a physician leader in lifestyle medicine, will give daily workshops on Whole Health, Well Being and Lifestyle as Medicine.

Through engaging, interactive presentations and discussions, she will guide you through assessing where you are on your well-being journey and how you can take the next steps.

In addition, she will share the latest research on lifestyle medicine, what you can learn from how the Costa Rican blue zone communities live, and evidence- based, practical tools to help you continue to optimize your health after returning home.

Joint Partnership between Educando & Michelle Tollefson LLC