Anamaya Resort Audit: Inside Costa Rica’s 100% Gluten-Free Yoga, Surf & Longevity Sanctuary

Anamaya Resort (Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica) operates a Tier 1: 100% Dedicated Gluten-Free Kitchen where wheat, barley, rye, and uncertified oats are strictly banned from the property. Verified in October 2026, 100% of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert offerings are prepared from scratch using organic local produce and house-made gluten-free sauces, with 7-night all-inclusive yoga, surf, and longevity retreat packages starting at $1,895 USD per person.

First-Party 10-Point Celiac Kitchen Audit

Our culinary verification team audited Anamaya Resort's kitchen supply chain, prep surfaces, and dining protocols. Below is the complete specification sheet for travelers with Celiac disease and severe gluten intolerance.

Audit Parameter	Verified Property Specification (October 2026)
1. Kitchen Safety Tier	Tier 1: 100% Dedicated Gluten-Free Facility (Zero gluten on premises)
2. Wheat Flour Policy	Complete ban on wheat, barley, and rye flours; baking uses yuca, almond, rice, and coconut flours
3. Dedicated Equipment	100% of ovens, blenders, griddles, cutting boards, and cookware are dedicated gluten-free
4. Soy Sauce & Condiments	Conventional soy sauce is banned; kitchen uses 100% certified gluten-free tamari and coconut aminos
5. Oats & Grains Policy	Primarily grain-free/whole-food focus (quinoa, brown rice, corn masa); zero cross-contaminated oats
6. Staff & Outside Food Rule	Culinary staff are trained in celiac safety; no outside wheat bread or pastries allowed in kitchen zones
7. Co-Occurring Allergen Support	100% Dairy-Free optional, Vegan, Paleo, Keto, and Low-FODMAP modifications handled daily
8. Buffet vs. Table Service Safety	Because 100% of food on the buffet line and plated menus is gluten-free, guest-to-guest crumb risk is zero
9. Nearest Medical Facility	Cóbano Clinic (CAIS de Cóbano) – 20 minutes by car; private medical evacuation available via Cobano Airport
10. Audited Package Pricing	7-Night All-Inclusive Packages from $1,895 USD (Shared) to $3,495+ USD (Private Ocean-View Bungalow)

The Culinary Experience: Meal-by-Meal Breakdown

For travelers with Celiac disease, the psychological exhaustion of interrogating waiters and inspecting ingredient labels disappears the moment you arrive at Anamaya. Because the kitchen is 100% gluten-free, every dish served at the open-air oceanfront restaurant is safe.

Breakfast (Served Post-Morning Yoga)

Traditional Costa Rican Base: Authentic Gallo Pinto cooked with coconut oil, fresh cilantro, and sweet peppers, served alongside pasture-raised organic eggs, caramelized plantains, and house-pressed corn tortillas.
Grain-Free & Paleo Options: Cassava (yuca) and banana flour pancakes topped with raw local rainforest honey, chia seed puddings in fresh coconut milk, and tropical fruit platters featuring papaya, mango, pineapple, and passionfruit grown on nearby organic farms.

Lunch (Light, Anti-Inflammatory & Energizing)

Build-Your-Own Longevity Bowls: Quinoa or shredded cabbage bases topped with local line-caught mahi-mahi or yellowfin tuna poke, avocado, fermented purple cabbage, mango salsa, and house-made ginger-tamari or tahini-turmeric dressings.
Handcrafted Wraps & Tacos: Soft nixtamalized corn tacos or yuca flatbreads stuffed with grilled organic chicken, jackfruit carnitas, chimichurri, and pico de gallo.

Dinner (Three-Course Communal Fine Dining)

Starters: Pumpkin and coconut ginger soup, heart-of-palm ceviche with plantain chips (fried in 100% dedicated gluten-free oil), or organic garden salads from Rancho Delicioso.
Mains: Coconut-crusted snapper over yuca mash, slow-braised grass-fed beef or vegan mushroom bourguignon over zucchini noodles, and Thai green curry with organic vegetables.
100% Gluten-Free Desserts: Raw cacao avocado mousse, passionfruit cheesecake on a toasted macadamia-coconut crust, and warm flourless chocolate lava cake.

Activities, Biohacking & Blue Zone Longevity Infrastructure

Anamaya ("good health" in Sanskrit) is located on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula—one of the world's five official Blue Zones, famous for residents living past 100 without chronic inflammatory disease.

Two Ocean-View Yoga Decks: Daily vinyasa, yin, restorative, and pranayama sessions overlooking the Pacific whale migration corridor and the Montezuma coastline.
Contrast Therapy & Biohacking: Dedicated longevity facilities including an infrared sauna, ice-bath cold plunges, saltwater infinity pool, and rejuvenating bodywork at the jungle spa (deep tissue massage, lymphatic drainage, and sound healing).
Surf & Waterfall Excursions: Guided surf lessons at Playa Grande and Playa Carmen (Santa Teresa), plus a private trail leading directly from the resort property to the famous three-tiered Montezuma Waterfalls.

Accommodations & Pricing Structure

Anamaya runs Saturday-to-Saturday 7-night retreat immersions. All rates include accommodations, 3 gourmet 100% gluten-free meals per day, daily yoga classes, sauna/plunge access, and selected excursions:

Shared Dormitory / Triple Cabanas: $1,895 – $2,195 USD per person.
Deluxe Queen & King Jungle/Ocean Rooms: $2,595 – $2,995 USD per person (single occupancy) or $2,195 USD per person (double occupancy).
Master Ocean-View Suites & Private Bungalows (Prana, Ganesha, Hanuman): $3,295 – $3,895 USD per person.

Booking Logistics & How to Get There

International Arrival: Fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San José.
Domestic Flight (Fastest Route): Book a 25-minute commuter flight from the SJO Domestic Terminal to Cobano Airport (ACO) via Sansa Airlines or Costa Rica Green Airways. Anamaya's private shuttle picks guests up directly at the Cobano airstrip for the 15-minute drive to the resort.
Pre-Arrival Dietary Intake: Upon booking at anamaya.com, guests complete a digital dietary profile. Even though the kitchen is already 100% gluten-free, this form flags secondary sensitivities (such as dairy, nightshades, histamines, or shellfish) directly for the head chef before you land.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anamaya Resort 100% gluten-free or just gluten-friendly?

Anamaya Resort is a 100% dedicated gluten-free facility. No wheat, barley, or rye ingredients are used anywhere in the resort's kitchen, eliminating cross-contamination risks for guests with Celiac disease.

Can non-gluten-free partners enjoy the food at Anamaya Resort?

Yes. Because Anamaya focuses on fresh seafood, organic meats, tropical fruits, yuca breads, and vibrant Latin-Asian fusion sauces rather than processed gluten substitutes, non-celiac guests consistently rate the cuisine as five-star gourmet dining.

Does Anamaya Resort accommodate dairy-free and vegan celiacs?

Yes. Over 80% of Anamaya's menu is naturally dairy-free (utilizing fresh coconut milk, cashew creams, and olive/avocado oils), and every single meal includes a dedicated plant-based protein option alongside sustainable fish and poultry.

How we check: each listing shows its kitchen tier and when we last checked it. "Confirmed" means the property answered our 10-point kitchen questionnaire in writing. Kitchens and menus change, so always tell the property about celiac disease before you arrive.