14 of the Best Wellness Retreats in Mexico [2024]

Wellness travel is more popular now than ever, and Mexico is a top spot for those seeking to travel to focus on their physical, emotional, or spiritual health. Mexico offers a number of different types of wellness retreats apt for every kind of traveler. With a quick hop over the border, you can discover bikini boot camps, all-inclusive wellness retreats, yoga escapes, spa breaks, and even Mayan-inspired healing.

Mexico’s wellness retreats also appeal to different budgets. You’ll find luxury resorts, mid–range healing centers, and affordable retreat hotels. Here are our top picks for the best wellness vacations in Mexico.

Best Affordable Wellness Retreats in Mexico

Wellness doesn’t have to be expensive. Here are the best retreats in Mexico for anyone on a budget.

Beyond Yoga

With 8-day/7-night all-inclusive yoga retreats starting at $1,299 (based on double occupancy), Beyond Yoga Retreat‘s rates are less than $200 per night. These include daily yoga, plant-based meals, Wi-Fi, 2 guided adventures, a sound bath, a massage, roundtrip airport transfers, and a 7-night stay in a tree house villa.

The resort, located in Puerta Vallarta, has an open-air yoga studio that overlooks the sea and the Sierra Madre jungle, a pool, and plenty of peaceful spaces for contemplation. Retreats run from Saturday to Saturday each week. In addition to yoga, you can experience other activities like snorkeling, ayurvedic cooking, pranayama, burning ceremonies, and hikes.

Xianlani Retreat

Discover paradise just south of Puerta Vallarta at Xianlani Retreat, which features sea-facing rooms, beach casitas, and open-air eco-suites, as well as dorms for those on a budget who don’t mind sharing their space with other like-minded wellness enthusiasts. Xianlani offers numerous retreats, such as SUP and yoga, connecting to the earth, aerial wellness, vinyasa yoga, and revive and reset. Specific retreats are more affordable than others, so budget, midrange, and luxury travelers all have options for accommodation and retreat choices.

The spa offers connecting, healing, and rejuvenating body and facial treatments, and you can also experience the on-site temazcal (a type of sweat lodge). The hotel also features a pool, beach club, sand terrace, lounge bar, and restaurant that whips up eco-friendly, delicious food. And if you’re really in the market for a budget wellness retreat in Mexico, get a 12-hour wellness infusion with a day pass.

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Best All-Inclusive Wellness Resorts in Mexico

If you’re torn between a traditional all-inclusive resort and a wellness retreat, you’ll find some 2-in-1 options in Mexico. Here are our favorites for all-inclusive wellness retreats in Mexico.

Grand Velas Riviera Maya

Part of the Grand Velas brand, the Grand Velas Riviera Maya is a resort ideal for luxury travelers who want to put wellness first on their vacation but also enjoy an easy all-inclusive experience, perhaps bringing their kids or partner along. Guests can participate in water ceremonies, enjoy the spa, take fitness classes, ride bikes, and enjoy the beautiful beaches that line Playa del Carmen.

Suites with private plunge pools are perfect for those who want to relax away from the crowds, but for an even more intimate all-inclusive experience, consider the Zen Grand Relaxation Experience. This is a short ride from the main resort, complete with rainforest-inspired suites, a pool, a Koi pond, and 2 restaurants.

SHA Mexico

The second location of SHA (the first is in Alicante, Spain), SHA Mexico, focuses on the same principles: healthy aging, proper nutrition, therapies for the body and mind, cognitive stimulation, inner balance, and connecting physical and emotional health. Located in the Riviera Maya, you can design your SHA program to fit your lifestyle and goals, from detox to rebalance to preventative aging.

With infinity pools, tropical gardens, and the inviting SHAmadi restaurant, guests will find plenty of peaceful places to relax, rest, and admire the crashing Caribbean Sea. Suites and residences feature oceanfront terraces, king-size beds, and free Wi-Fi.

Hot Tip:

If you’re in the market for an all-inclusive experience in Mexico, Cancún has numerous options for all-inclusive resorts for all travelers. Many are ideal for families and feature water parks. You could also consider a Mexico vacation package.

Best Spiritual Retreats in Mexico

Connect with your inner spirit at these Mexican escapes.

One&Only Mandarina

It’s easy to reconnect with yourself when you can connect with nature. Stay in one of the One&Only Mandarina‘s tree houses in the Riviera Nayarit, complete with private terraces and pools amid the treetops. If tree houses aren’t your favorite, the ocean cliff villas are stunning, with private pools and outdoor space overlooking the sea.

From the hotel’s 6 swimming pools to the jetty, a private deck that blocks part of the resort’s sea to keep waves low and waters swimmable, each and every detail is perfectly thought-out so that you can focus on relaxing, rejuvenating, and connecting with whatever power you believe in, yourself included. The hotel even has spiritual guides, led by Spiritual Leader Steffy Téllez Schnaas, who can do astrological readings, oracle ceremonies, guided mediations, spiritual journeys, sound baths, and other multisensory experiences.

Naviva, a Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita

This luxury resort features just 15 opulent tents spread over a sprawling 48 acres of verdant rainforest flora and fauna overlooking the crashing Pacific Ocean. The all-inclusive adventure at Naviva includes thoughtful and sustainable ways to improve your wellness, from eating healthy, locally sourced cuisine (and learning how to cook it) to traditional temazcal ceremonies and other Mayan-inspired healing rituals. You can also indulge in more traditional spa treatments, participate in numerous fitness activities, explore the surrounding land and waters, or do energy healing work.

Staying in Naviva’s luxury tents will make you feel truly at home with nature without missing any comforts or luxuries, complete with decks, private pools, outdoor showers, and fire pits.

Hot Tip:

Wellness retreats aren’t typically part of loyalty programs, but you can earn points on Mexico retreats when using certain cards — make sure the card you use doesn’t have a foreign transaction fee. Our top picks offer 3x bonus points for travel purchases, like the Chase Sapphire Reserve^® and the American Express^® Green Card* (you can also see how these 2 cards match up against each other). Both Chase Ultimate Reward points and Amex Membership Reward points transfer to numerous different travel partners.

*The information regarding the American Express^® Green Card was independently collected by Upgraded Points and not provided nor reviewed by the issuer.

Best Detox Retreats in Mexico

Whether you’re going vegan, leaving sugar in the dust, juicing, or doing a digital detox, here are the best retreats to detox your body from food to electronics.

Haramara Retreat

Set on a private beach along 12 acres of jungle, mountain, and coastal territory in Nayarit near Sayulita, Haramara features yoga shalas, an open-air spa, an open-air dining area, and an inviting saltwater pool. Guests can stay in one of 18 different hillside casitas but know none have electricity, so this is an excellent retreat for those needing a digital detox.

Besides enjoying candlelit evenings in your casita, you can sign up for one of the center’s many wellness retreats. 2024 options include Shamanic Inversion, ReWild Your Soul, Reboot Pilates, Mexico Unplugged, and many more.

Montevalle Health and Wellness Resort

A sanctuary for the mind, body, and soul based in Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe, Montevalle, one of the best health resorts in Mexico, is all about using therapy and relaxation to improve all-around health and well-being. Home to comfortable villas with cozy outdoor terraces, the wellness retreat also features unique amenities like a meditation labyrinth and reflexology pathway. It also has a fitness center, spa, pool, tennis courts, and more.

You can stay overnight or detox with a health and wellness plan, including intravenous infusions of vitamins and minerals, massages, and spa and holistic treatments. For those who want a quick dose of wellness, you can stay for the night or purchase a day pass, then visit some of the nearby wineries in this under-the-radar region of the country.

Hot Tip:

You can still use points in Mexico, even if you’re doing a wellness retreat. Plan to tack on an additional Mexico hotel stay using points or your miles to fly to Mexico. Aeromexico is a SkyTeam partner, and while its frequent flyer program isn’t the easiest to navigate, there are still many ways to use Aeromexico Rewards points.

Best Mental Health Retreats in Mexico

Focus on your mental health and improve your outlook on life with these top wellness retreats.

Amansala Yoga & Wellness Resort Tulum

Improving your physical health can also enhance your mental health. If you’re looking for a Tulum wellness retreat, Amansala is home to the famous bikini boot camp. The camp allows guests to partake in daily yoga and fitness classes, intuitive eating, and spa treatments. The hotel offers various types of accommodation, from seafront rooms to penthouse suites and large houses ideal for groups such as families or friends.

Visitors can join one of the 6-night, all-inclusive bikini boot camp retreats or stay at the hotel by night, which includes accommodation, use of bikes, and breakfast. Anyone who really needs a mental health reset might opt for the Restore n’ Renew retreat, which is dedicated to helping you reset your mindset, reconnect with yourself, and rejuvenate your mind and body through traditional ceremonies, meditation, and fitness.

Palmaïa, House of Aïa

House of Aïa was founded on wellness principles in Playa del Carmen. This is why you’ll find things like nourishing biome cuisine, meditation suites, more than 20 rotating wellness classes, ceremonies, and rituals, and in-house wellness architects who can help you craft a stay or retreat that fits your needs, from mental health boosters to tropical transformation retreats.

The hotel’s 234 suites are cruelty-free and sustainably designed (free of animal and animal-tested products). They have 8 different layout options that can fit families, couples, or solo wellness travelers — even swim-out suites. Top off your wellness retreat with some Atlantis: Spa in the Jungle treatments that focus on the 9 paths to healing.

Best Healing Retreats in Mexico

Rest, rejuvenate, and heal your body, mind, and soul with these top wellness retreats in Mexico.

Rancho La Puerta

Those who need a touch of gentle healing should head to Rancho La Puerta in Baja California. The resort is located on 4,000 acres, which means you can get your healing in the form of hiking one of the 40 miles of trails, walking through 32 acres of gardens, learning how the on-site organic farm runs, cooking cuisine at the La Cocina Que Canta cooking school, or working out with one of the 50 different fitness classes offered each day.

With an aerial yoga studio, a pool, a labyrinth, a spa, and a Pilates studio set in a vineyard, the options for healing are endless, whether you’re in the market for restful meditation, energetic weight loss, or connection with nature. After a long day of fun and fitness, you can retire to one of 86 different casitas, many of which have fireplaces, outdoor space, eclectic artwork, and ideal spaces for contemplation and relaxation.

Banyan Tree Mayakoba

The unique Banyan Tree Mayakoba property in Playa del Carmen sits on the coast overlooking the ocean. It is set upon lush mangroves, molding the brand’s traditional Asian tranquility with Mexico’s enticing barefoot beach elegance. The Banyan Tree Mayakoba Spa offers Asian-inspired treatments, such as Thai and Balinese massage and body treatments using local products. You can also play golf and tennis, do yoga, or rent bikes.

Many villas have private swimming pools, ideal for quiet reflection and healing. Some are beachfront and sea-facing, while the well-being villas overlook the lagoon and offer yoga mats, fitness bands, and singing bowls.

Best Boutique Retreats in Mexico

Head to one of these top boutique wellness retreats in Mexico for an intimate and personalized wellness experience.

Chable Yucatan

Chable Yucatan makes harmony with nature a top priority for its boutique property in the dense jungle just south of Mérida. Guests can lodge in casitas or villas, both of which encourage indoor-outdoor living thanks to amenities like private terraces, private pools, abundant vegetation, outdoor showers, and Mexican artwork.

Spa treatments are done by Mayan healers, focusing on purifying and stabilizing the mind and body. Guests can use bikes, play golf, and take yoga or water pilates classes. The hotel also focuses on beekeeping, offering seasonal beekeeping classes, honey tastings, cacao classes, and rituals.

Casa Calibra

A wellness experience at Casa Calibra is specifically for travelers looking to rest and rejuvenate during a leisurely stay, where everything is ready and waiting for you in Puerto Escondido. The adults-only boutique property offers all-inclusive, personally curated wellness packages where you can do intense fitness training, focus on yoga and breathwork, eat clean and recover from a hectic lifestyle, write or journal, or mold elements of all these things together.

The property has an inviting waterfall pool, beach, fitness center, sauna, and spa. Rooms are simple but chic and come in various sizes and layouts. Some have private outdoor space and ocean or pool views.

Final Thoughts

Mexico is the ideal spot for wellness stays. Thanks to warm weather and easy access from the U.S., tired travelers only need to hop on a quick flight to access beautiful beaches, sunny skies, and optimal spaces to focus on well-being. No matter your general health or wellness level, budget, or travel style, you’ll easily find a wellness retreat in Mexico that’s right for you.