Spa and Wellness Services at Occidental Tamarindo, Playa Langosta, Tamarindo

The Spa at Occidental Tamarindo offers a variety of services to soothe and relax you. Additonal fees apply for spa services.

Massages
• Localized Swedish - 30 min - Massage with soothing movements, targeting the back and neck, with a focus on the lumbar and base of the neck.
• Full Body Relaxing - 60 min - Relaxing tissue massage which involves pressure applied in the same direction in which the blood flows to the heart.
• Lymphatic Drainage - 45 min - Gentle massage which works deep into the muscle, stimulating lymphatic and venous drainage, promoting detoxification and oxygenation of the tissues. Recommended for cellulite, lymphedemas and varicose veins.
• Aromatherapy - 45 min - This massage aims to create maximum relaxation and mental clarity. Due to their relaxing effects, essential oils have been used for centuries to achieve anti-stress effects.
• 4-Hand Relaxing - 45 min - This massage is performed by two masseurs, alternating between Swedish massage and Shiatsu techniques, and achieving maximum relaxation.
• Shiatsu - 45 min - This massage is based on Qi (“chi”) and the Meridian lines, thus these are the treatment points used to ensure that energy flows. The only difference is that in this massage, pressure is applied with the fingers and hands.
• California Full Body - 45 min - This is a deep massage involving rapid movements in the direction of the venous and lymphatic flow towards the heart; it is performed using the elbows, forearms and palms. Achieving a relieving effect.
• Reductive Massage - 45 min - Reductive massages act on the conjunctive tissue and help to optimize irrigation and lymphatic and venous drainage. It is used because it releases fatty acids and toxins accumulated in the treated area. This type of procedure is ideal for: Reducing fat deposited around the abdomen, waistline, hips, buttocks, back, arms and thighs.
• Reflexology - 30 min - Reflexology is a curative massage technique where specific pressure points in the feet are used to focus on organs and systems in the body that are weak.
• Volcanic Stones Massage - 60 min - What is known as geothermal therapy, or “hot stone therapy” is the most requested treatment in the world’s most prestigious spas. The treatment induces deep meditation and helps specific problems. The difference in temperatures helps to relax the muscles and alleviate some illnesses.
• Mud Therapy - 60 min - This is the name given to this mud-based treatment. It uses mud or clay, which is a natural, safe and therapeutic material.

Honeymoon Massages
• Langosta Honeymoon - 135 min - Neuro-soothing massage with aromatherapy, full body wrap, facial mud treatment.
• Super Sweet Honeymoon - 135 min - Massage with volcanic stones, body exfoliation, mini-facial with nourishing face pack.
• Chocolate Honeymoon - 120 min - Relaxing massage with extracts of chocolate; facial with chocolate face pack. Relaxing Honeymoon: 90 min / USD 150 • Full body soothing massage, body exfoliation.

Packages
• Langosta Package - 105 min - Relaxing massage with soothing techniques, green tea body exfoliation, mini-facial with regenerative or nourishing face pack.
• Tamarindo Package - 90 min - Relaxing massage with soothing techniques, body exfoliation, reductive cream body wrap.
• Anti-Stress Plan - 90 min - Volcanic Stone Massage, Reflexology.
• Reductive Plan - 80 min - Reductive massage with thermotherapy gel, mini-facial, body exfoliation.

Facial Cosmetology
• Facial Cleansing - 45 min - Staff will perform a massage to activate blood and lymphatic circulation, and which stimulates cellular metabolism and achieves relaxation. Decongestive pack to promote the penetration of the active ingredients and unblock the skin. Sealant cream depending on the person’s skin type.
• Deep Cleanse - 60 min - Gets rid of dead skin cells and environmental pollutants, thus benefiting the mitotic cell renewal process, preventing the formation of impurities (black heads).
• Gold Facial - 60 min - Gold is known for being one of the gentlest metals, which is easily absorbed by the skin. This gold facial pack is mainly used for reducing expression lines and for slowing down the aging process.

Special Treatments
• Russian Interferential Currents - The positive effects of interferential currents on muscle tone are well-known, and are widely used in beauty, rehabilitation and pain management treatments. Russian waves (or Kotz waves) have been used for decades in sport and beauty treatments as a very effective tool for achieving muscular hypertrophy, with the aim of modeling, building muscle volume or improving the muscle characteristics for increased sporting performance.
• Body Exfoliation - Exfoliation is very important in caring for the skin, since it promotes regeneration, freshness and softness. Please remember that exfoliation is always accompanied by gentle rubbing.
• Lymphatic Drainage Boots - This treatment is based on segmental compression, always using equal pressure values. The boots and girdle come up to the abdominal area. The sensation that you get is like a gentle pressure that starts at your feet and slowly rises to your abdominal area. It has a similar effect to lymphatic drainage.