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Notes on digital detox, recovery, and life at the edge of Corcovado.

Apr 2026 · Place & nature

Why April Is the Best Time to Visit the Osa Peninsula

The last full month of dry season. Calm ocean. Open trails. Corcovado at its best — and fewer crowds than peak season.

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Mar 2026 · Digital detox

What Actually Happens to Your Brain During a Digital Detox — Day by Day

Most people expect a detox to feel like calm. The first 48 hours feel like withdrawal. Here’s the real neurological timeline — day by day.

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Mar 2026 · Digital detox

10 Signs Your Phone Has More Control Over You Than You Think

You probably know your screen time is too high. But these are the signs that it's moved from habit into something your willpower alone can't fix.

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Mar 2026 · Digital detox

Your Phone Is Ruining Your Sleep — And a Week Without It Changes Everything

It's not just the blue light. Your phone is doing four distinct things to destroy your sleep — and it starts before you even get into bed.

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Mar 2026 · Place & nature

The Osa Peninsula — Costa Rica's Last Wild Place

The Osa Peninsula is the most biodiverse region in Costa Rica and one of the wildest places left in the Americas. Here's everything you need to know before visiting.

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Mar 2026 · Place & nature

Las Caletas, Osa Peninsula — The Village You Can Only Reach by Boat

Las Caletas is a small fishing village on the Osa Peninsula with no road in. You arrive by boat, stay with local families, and wake up to Corcovado National Park at your doorstep.

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Mar 2026 · Digital detox

How to Prepare for a Digital Detox Retreat — What to Do Before You Arrive

Most people arrive at a digital detox retreat unprepared — and waste the first two days fighting things they could have handled beforehand. Here's the practical checklist.

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Mar 2026 · Digital detox

Dopamine Detox vs Digital Detox — What's the Difference (and Which One Actually Works)?

Dopamine detox is trending. Digital detox is what we do. They're not the same thing. Here's why the distinction matters — and which approach actually changes behavior.

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Mar 2026 · Digital detox

What Happens When You Stop Using Your Phone for a Week

We've watched hundreds of guests hand over their phones at our digital detox center in Costa Rica. Here's exactly what happens — day by day — when you stop using your phone.

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Mar 2026 · Digital detox

Digital Detox in Costa Rica — Why Most Retreats Get It Wrong

Most digital detox retreats in Costa Rica "encourage" you to put your phone away. We take it. Here's what actually works — from a center at the edge of Corcovado National Park.

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Mar 2026 · Place & nature

Corcovado National Park Guide — From Someone Who Lives Next Door

A local's guide to Corcovado National Park from Las Caletas village. How to get there, what to see, what it costs, and why it's the most biologically intense place on Earth.

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Mar 2026 · Digital detox

Digital Detox Retreat vs Wellness Retreat — What's the Difference?

A wellness retreat adds things to your life. A digital detox subtracts the thing that's ruining it. Here's why they're not the same — and which one you actually need.

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