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Mexico
Luxury wellness holidays and retreats in Mexico
Local currency
Mexican Peso (MXN)
time zone
Mexico City (GMT-5)
Best months to visit
The best time to visit Mexico is from December to April – during these months, you can enjoy the country’s driest and warmest weather. After a quieter period to dodge the crowds? May and June will be perfect for you. Mexico's rainy season runs from May/June to October each year.
Known for tantalising tastes, ancient ruins and tropical beaches galore, Mexico has it all. The perfect destination for a luxury wellness retreat, it’s a country alive with spirituality among the Mayan ruins, and blessed with beautiful and healing nature: rivers, waterfalls and mountains. From the azure waters of the cenotes - underwater sinkholes ideal for swimming and snorkelling, to the pink salt lagoons of Las Coloradas, one of the country’s most photographed sights in the Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve on the Gulf of Mexico, the country’s mesmerising landscapes will captivate you. Feed your sense of adventure by diving with manta rays and sharks off the coast of Los Cabos and the Baja Peninsula in the west, or swimming in the calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, then fulfil your soul by engaging in traditional Mayan spiritual practises, which use medicinal plants to achieve harmony between body and spirit.
Top places to visit in Mexico for health & wellness
Yucatán
Immerse yourself in the rich Mayan history and culture of the Yucatán state, home to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World: Chichén Itzá. When you’re finished exploring the remnants of ancient Mayan civilisation, cool off with a dip in one of the region’s many cenotes- beautiful sinkholes or caves filled with clear, blue water, or visit the stunning Las Coloradas- naturally pink salt lagoons.
Riviera Maya
With gorgeous aquamarine waters edged by white, sandy beaches, stretching over 135km of Mexico’s Caribbean coastline, Riviera Maya is the epitome of paradise. There’s no better place from which to experience this bliss than with a luxury wellness retreat at Chablé Maroma, with beach yoga and cleansing Temazcal ceremonies at your fingertips.
Bacalar
Nestled on the edge of the multi-hued Laguna de Bacalar, this is a slice of paradise in south-eastern Mexico. The white limestone bed of this 31 mile lagoon emphasises its clarity, for hypnotizingly crystal waters just waiting to be explored. Spend your days swimming, snorkelling, or navigating the lush mangroves, staying in sustainable luxury at Habitas Bacalar.
Here's 3 experiences to inspire you
Experience a temazcal ceremony
No luxury wellness retreat to Mexico would be complete with experiencing a Temazcal ceremony. Steeped in Mexican heritage, these sweat lodges promote physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing, aiming to cleanse not only the body but the mind as well. These Shaman led ceremonies foster a connection between participants and Mother Earth for a moment of reflection and meditation.
Cave diving in a cenote
Wash away your troubles by plunging into the cool, crystal-clear waters of a cenote. The Yucatán landscape is characterized by these remarkable pools, formed in limestone caves filled with rainwater. Filled with marine life and illuminated by rays of sunlight from above, these otherworldly caves are the perfect escape from reality for snorkelers, swimmers and those who simply want a unique experience.
Sunrise yoga in an Aztec temple
Connect yourself to the Earth in mind, body, and spirit with this deeply spiritual experience. The Aztecs called themselves ‘People of the Sun’, and felt that it was one of the most important parts of their religious beliefs. Embrace this ancient and fascinating culture as you feel the first rays of morning sun wash over you, bringing peace, tranquility and a profound connection to our world.