Living the Blue Zone Lifestyle at Villa Buena Onda
What if your next vacation wasn’t just about relaxation, but about learning the secrets to living longer, healthier, and happier?
Welcome to Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula — one of only five Blue Zones in the world, where people regularly live to 100+ years old in vibrant health. And right nearby, Villa Buena Onda offers you the perfect place to sample this lifestyle in luxury.
What’s a Blue Zone?
Blue Zones are regions where people live significantly longer, healthier lives. The five identified worldwide are:
- Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
- Okinawa, Japan
- Sardinia, Italy
- Ikaria, Greece
- Loma Linda, California
The Nicoya Peninsula is the only Blue Zone in the Americas — and Villa Buena Onda is right at its edge.
Why Do People Live So Long Here?
The secrets of longevity in the Nicoya Blue Zone aren’t magic — they’re lifestyle choices and natural advantages:
- Plant-based diet → corn, beans, squash, tropical fruits, fresh herbs.
- Daily natural movement → walking, farming, tending gardens, swimming.
- Plan de vida (“reason to live”) → a strong sense of purpose at every age.
- Tight family & community bonds → elders stay socially connected and supported.
- Clean environment → sunshine, fresh air, and mineral-rich water high in calcium and magnesium.
- Low stress living → slower pace, early bedtimes, outdoor rhythms.
Villa Buena Onda: A Blue Zone Gateway
Set on 6-acres of tropical hillside, Villa Buena Onda surrounds you with the same wholesome foods, amazing people, and serenity that fuels the Blue Zone lifestyle. Experience this luxury private retreat with your group or family.
Here’s how the villa brings those Blue Zone elements to life:
- Jungle + Ocean Views → sweeping panoramas of Guanacaste’s coastline framed by lush greenery.
- Wildlife Encounters → howler monkeys swing in the trees, butterflies drift across the pool deck, tropical birds and iguanas bask in the sun — nature is your constant companion.
- Fruit Orchard & Garden → taste fresh mangoes, bananas, or papayas, and enjoy produce grown right on property in the villa’s own vegetable garden.
- Open-Air Living → airy design connects indoor and outdoor spaces, letting ocean breezes and jungle sounds set the mood.
- Tranquil Acreage → plenty of space and privacy to wander, reflect, or just breathe deeply away from the noise of crowds.
Living the Lifestyle While You Stay
At Villa Buena Onda, you can align your trip with the habits that make Nicoya a Blue Zone:
- Eat fresh and local → enjoy chef-prepared meals inspired by traditional Blue Zone foods.
- Move naturally → stroll the villa’s gardens, hike nearby trails, or swim at pristine beaches (Coco, Hermosa and Ocotal).
- Connect deeply → share laughter at the long dining table or join staff in learning about Costa Rican culture.
- Embrace nature → wake to howler monkey calls, fall asleep to cicadas, and let the jungle’s rhythms reset your own.
- Pause & recharge → hammocks, spa treatments, and quiet corners on the acreage invite stillness and reflection.
Tips for Bringing the Blue Zone Home
Want to carry these lessons beyond your stay? Start small, just like the locals:
- Begin mornings with sunlight and fruit.
- Choose plants over processed foods.
- Walk daily — even short trips.
- Eat your main meal at midday.
- Share more meals with friends and family.
- Make rest a priority.
A Vacation That Inspires a Lifetime
Villa Buena Onda offers more than a luxury escape — it’s a chance to live, if only for a week, like those who thrive in Costa Rica’s legendary Blue Zone.
- Recharge in a villa surrounded by jungle and sea.
- Experience the wildlife and gardens that make this region unique.
- Return home not just rested, but inspired to live with more balance, joy, and longevity.
Because sometimes the best souvenir isn’t something you pack in your suitcase — it’s a new way of living.
