Andaz Peninsula Papagayo will host its third annual Blue ZonesTM Retreat, from Dec. 7-11, 2025, inviting wellness seekers to reconnect, reset, and explore the secrets of longevity in one of the world's five original Blue Zones. This five-day immersive experience is hosted in partnership with Blue Zones®, the evidence-based wellness organization founded by National Geographic Fellow and longevity expert Dan Buettner. Guided by hospitality and wellness Expert Céline Vadam, this retreat blends science-backed lifestyle tools, cultural immersion, and revitalizing movement set against the lush, tranquil backdrop of Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo.
This year’s retreat comes at a pivotal time, as longevity tops the list of global wellness trends, and “living better, longer” becomes a growing travel motivator. Google searches for “longevity” have increased 82% year-over-year, and the 2025 Global Wellness Summit named “Longevity Through a Wellness Lens” as its official theme. Travelers are increasingly seeking purpose driven escapes rather than deliver more than relaxation, and the Blue Zones Retreat offers just that.
“We’ve seen a powerful shift toward travel with intention,” said Céline Vadam. “This retreat is designed to help guests make small but meaningful changes that can have a lasting impact not just on lifespan, but on quality of life.”
Retreat Highlights Include:
The retreat draws on more than 20 years of research into the lifestyles of the world’s longest-living people, rooted in the Blue Zones Power 9® principles, nine common lifestyle habits found in the world's healthiest communities. From movement and community connection to plant-based eating and finding purpose, guests will leave with a deeper understanding of how to apply these time-tested tools in everyday life.
The five-day retreat package starts at $3,282 single or $4,391 double occupancy inclusive a room for 4 nights, retreat program, taxes and resort fee. Special room rates for retreat participants available for additional nights at $429 single occupancy. To register, please visit the website or email reservations.papagayo@andaz.com.
