Welcome to the jungle studio

Your Destination Recording Studio & Workshop Academy located in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.

Studio Offerings

We offer half-day, full-day, or weekly rates with options to stay on-site.

Audio & Visual Production
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Podcast Recording
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Workshop & Event Space
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Built for artists to create, innovate & collaborate.

Live room with vocal booth

- Acoustically treated to record a full band
- Isolated vocal booth

Spacious Control Room

- Acoustically treated for optimal mixing and mastering
- Large space to host up to 20 person workshop

Versatile workshop space
with kitchen & bar

- Dynamic and inviting environment with jungle views
- Optimal space for a variety of workshop types

industry-leading gear

- Solid State Logic Origin 32-channel analog console
- 8 Neve 1073 pre amps
- Apogee Symphony I/O MKII Thunderbolt 32X32
- Top of the line mic collection

Acoustically treated Space

- Double walls with air gap
- Treated double pane windows
- Large bass traps
- Acoustic sound installation

Jungle Emerged 40ft tall balcony

- Large 240 sq ft observation deck 40ft above ground level
- Overlooking jungle & stream views
- Built around 2 large Pochote trees

Stay & play package deals

stay & play package deals!

Equipment List

SSL Console / Outboard
& Pre amps / Pedals

  • SSL Origin 32 Channel/16 Bus All Analog Console
  • Argosy Eclipse Delta w/ Rack L and Desk R
  • Neve 1073CV x 8
  • Strymon Big Sky
  •  Empress Super Delay
  • 3 Leaf Audio Proton
  • Dr. Scientist Bit Quest 
  • MXR Carbon Copy Delay 
  • Boss Super Octave 
  • J Rockett Archer 
  • Way Huge Green Rhino 
  • Cry Baby Wah 
  • Elctro Harmonix Synth 9

 

DAW / Digital

  • Avid Protools Ultimate
  • Logic Pro X
  • Ableton
  • Maschine
  • Mac Studio M1 Max (64gb Ram)
  • Apogee Symphony I/O MKII Thunderbolt 32X32
  • UA Plugin Bundle
  • Soundtoys
  • Native Instruments Komplete Suite
  • Serum
  • Vital
  • Arcade
  • Valhalla
  • Waves Bundle
  • Soothe 2
  • Repitch
  • Vocal Align 
  • Auto Tune

Microphones

  • Neumann U87 AI
  • Neumann TLM 67
  • Neumann KM184 (Pair)
  • AKG C414 XLS/ST (Pair)
  • Slate Digital VMS 1
  • AEA N 22 (Ribbon)
  • Shure SM7db (Active) X 3
  • Shure Beta 91
  • Shure SM57 X 2
  • Beyerdynamic TG Drum Set Pro
  • Rode M5 (Pair)

 

 

 

Monitoring

  • ATC Loudspeaker SCM45A Pro – Pair
  • JL Audio Fathom F112v2 Gloss 12” Subwoofer
  • Hearback Pro X 4
  • AKG K371 Headphones x 4

 

Instruments / Amps

  • G&L Strat 
  • Fender T Classic  
  • Yamaha Birch Custom
  • Zildjian S Dark Cymbals
  • Yamaha MoFX8
  • Carr Mercury V
  • Mark Bass Combo Head II

Video

  • Panasonic S1H
  • Panasonic S52
  • Lens Package
  • Aputure Tube Lights
  • Amaran Key Light w/ Soft Box
  • Amaran P60C Led Light Panel
  • Tripods & Light Stands

FAQ

Costa Casual Retreats is located in the serene town of San Isidro De Cobano, just 5 minutes away from Santa Teresa on the beautiful Nicoya Peninsula. Here are the best ways to reach us:

From San Jose International Airport (SJO):

  1. Option 1: Domestic Flight (Quickest):
    • Take a 25-minute domestic flight from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Cobano Airport operated by Sansa Airlines or Green Airways.
    • Once you arrive at Cobano Airport, we provide a complimentary 20-minute drive to Costa Casual Retreats.
  2. Option 2: Ground Transportation & Ferry:
    • Private Shuttle Service: We can arrange a door-to-door shuttle from San Jose to our retreat (approximately 4-5 hours). This option includes a scenic ferry ride from Puntarenas to Paquera.
    • Car Rental: If you prefer to drive yourself, rent a 4×4 vehicle for a 5-hour journey. The drive includes taking the Puntarenas-Paquera Ferry and continuing through the Nicoya Peninsula.
    • Public Bus: For a budget-friendly option, take a bus from San Jose to Puntarenas, board the ferry to Paquera, and then take another bus or taxi to San Isidro De Cobano.
  3. Option 3: Direct Water Taxi from Jaco:
    • If you’re coming from the Jaco area, you can take a water taxi to Montezuma, followed by a 40-minute drive to our retreat.

From Liberia International Airport (LIR):

  • Shuttle or Car Rental: Costa Casual Retreats is about a 4-hour drive from Liberia Airport. We recommend renting a 4×4 vehicle for a smooth journey, especially during the rainy season.
  • Private Shuttle Service: We can arrange a direct shuttle for you from Liberia.

Travel Tips:

  • Arrival Coordination: Let us know your travel plans in advance, and we can assist with booking flights, shuttles, or car rentals.
  • Best Time to Travel: For a smoother journey, plan your travel during daylight hours to enjoy the scenic views and navigate the roads more easily.

We’re here to make your travel experience as seamless as possible. Feel free to contact us for any assistance!

We’ve got a fully stocked studio with high-end gear, including an SSL Origin 32-channel console, Neve 1073 preamps, ATC SCM45A Pro monitors, and a JL Audio Fathom sub. We also have a selection of microphones, instruments, and outboard gear. That said, if you have a favorite guitar, synth, or any personal gear that’s essential to your sound, feel free to bring it!

 

Yes! You can either connect to our speakers via an aux cable for simple playback or fully integrate into our console and preamps using the Apogee Control 2 software, which connects to our Apogee Symphony MkII interface. This allows you to take full advantage of our high-end signal chain while working from your own setup.

 

The 1-week package includes 30 hours of studio time, while the 2-week package includes 60 hours. This covers recording, mixing, and production time with our in-house engineer. Need extra hours? No problem—additional studio time can be added.

Our studio is designed to handle a wide range of genres, from singer-songwriter and acoustic sessions to full band recordings, hip-hop, electronic production, and live instrument tracking. With top-tier gear and an experienced engineer, we can bring any sound to life.

Costa Rica has amazing weather year-round, but the best time for recording and exploring is December through August, when it’s mostly sunny with occasional tropical showers. The rainy season (September–November) brings lush greenery and fewer crowds, making for a peaceful, creative retreat.

Yes! Our in-house engineer is included in your package and can assist with recording, mixing, and technical setup. If you need a full producer to help with songwriting, arrangements, or creative direction, let us know, and we can arrange a custom package.