December Holidays at Hacienda AltaGracia
With specially curated culinary experiences rooted in the Latin heritage of the region, gather for expertly prepared celebratory feasts featuring live music and unexpected flavors surrounded by breathtaking vistas of raw beauty, setting the stage for a Christmas filled with soul-enriching joy.
- December 2025
- To inquire, call 855.812.2212 or email alg.reservations@auberge.com
A Season of Celebrated Moments
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Auberge Festive Fête: Centenario Rum House
November 2025 - January 2026Experience the Centenario Rum House at El Cultivo, a multi-sensory epicurean journey designed in partnership with Costa Rica's premium sipping rum. Honoring Costa Rican heritage through exceptional spirits and immersive culinary adventures, enjoy a dynamic series of interactive tastings and storytelling experiences, crafted to delight the senses, spark inspiration, and create lasting memories.
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El Tope
December 28Considered part of the national folklore of Costa Rica, El Tope is a much anticipated event for lovers of horse riding. The tradition was born at the beginning of the 20th Century, when farmers would herd their cattle on horseback from one farm to another. We invite guests to line the avenue between the fountains, in front of El Cultivo, Mercado and Grano to view the majesty of the horses and the skill of their riders.
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El Turno Festival
December 29We have crafted a special day for families and kids of all ages (in spirit and heart) to participate in this tradition, locally referred to as 'El Turno'. Enjoy live music, a selection of various fair games to show off you competitive side, locally inspired 'feria' food and an artisan market with Costa Rican crafted gifts.
In Celebration of Costa Rican Artistry with Entre Nudos
In Celebration of Costa Rican Artistry with Entre Nudos
Holiday Itinerary Highlights | December 22-28, 2025
Inquire at 855.812.2212
Monday, December 22
6:30 PM | Tita, Tita
Delight in Costa Rica’s culinary heritage with a flavorful ode to family, tradition, and the humble ingredients that unite us, inspired by recipes lovingly preserved by our culinary team’s “titas”.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Hacienda Cinema Night
Gather for a family-forward movie night that will bring young and old together amidst holiday cheer.
Tuesday, December 23
8:00 AM | QiGong for Agility
Ignite your body’s life force energy, fueling your fascia, organs, and joints through techniques to boost flexibility.
11 AM | The Art of… Tamales
Explore the unique ingredients and traditional dishes of Costa Rica through a series of immersive workshops.
Wednesday, December 24
6:00 PM | Christmas Eve Dinner at Grano
Join us at Grano for a traditionally untraditional Christmas Eve dinner. Our celebratory evening menu will guide you through local ingredients and traditions while you enjoy a festive night together with family and friends.
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Rum Bar & Costa Rican Cacao S’mores
Join our family for an evening of deliciously melted Costa Rican s’mores and rum tastings.
Thursday, December 25
7:00 AM | Christmas Morning Hacienda Walk
Join our General Manager Koen, for an energizing morning walk through the resort’s network of trails.
4:00 PM | Hypnosis for Cellular Rejuvenation with Master in Residence Manjit Devgun
A group hypnosis session that uses breathwork and relaxation techniques to help you rewire the mind, connect to the body and make changes on the most cellular level. Partake in a guided visualization to design your future dreams and envision goals.
6:30 PM | Christmas Day Roast
Join friends and loved ones for an intimate feast featuring traditional holiday favorites with a Costa Rican twist, in celebration of the Christmas holiday.
Friday, December 26
1:00 PM | Amigos de los Establos
Meet our extended family – the horses of AltaGracia – at Los Establos and experience the life of a ‘caballista’ first hand.
6:30 PM | Cienfuegos Dinner & Costa Rican Horse Show
Enjoy an immersive dinner, where you will be treated to not only a fantastic meal but also a traditional stable show. Dinner centers around a menu of land and sea cooked over fire with the open-fire cooking central to the experience and part of the night’s spectacle.
Saturday, December 27
2:00 PM | Visit the Hogar Madre Rendentor Orphanage
Join us as we give back to the local community and head to the Hogar Madre del Redentor girls orphanage to personally deliver parcels containing everyday necessities and baskets of food prepared at the hacienda.
6:00 PM | Hacienda Sunset Gathering & Traditional Cimmaronas
Enjoy a complimentary cocktail accompanied by a fun-filled performance by traditional Cimmaronas.
Sunday, December 28
8:00 AM | Moving Meditation and Forest Journaling with Master in Residence Manjit Devgun
Connect mindfulness and movement with this walking meditative practice. Through a guided nature hike and journaling experience, you’ll learn the science of forest bathing and how spending time in natural settings can increase longevity and improve overall well-being.
12:00 PM | El Tope
Line the streets of the Hacienda for El Tope, our traditional Costa Rican horse parade.
Master in Residence | December 15 - January 15, 2025 Recalibrate with Acclaimed Mind Coach Manjit Devgun
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