Yucatán Yoga & Spa Beach Retreat in El Cuyo, Mexico
Yucatán Yoga & Spa Beach Retreat
In El Cuyo, Mexico
El Cuyo is a beach lovers dream. The tourists haven’t heard about it yet so you’ll have the beach and the town to yourself for the most part (shhhhhhhh) and the calm waters in the morning make it perfect for heading out on the flat waters to glide on your Standup Paddleboard or kayak or to just go for a beautiful morning stroll along the edge of the clear, emerald waters. We will practice yoga daily in our beachfront studio and our adorable guesthouse is steps from the sea making it the perfect escape to rest, reset, and rejuvenate! The perfect balance of doing and restoring. We’ve included all the highlights of the area plus a pampering massage with our local healer plus a mud ceremony in front of the sea.
Wild virgin beaches at your front door; open-air yoga practices with a view; delicious local cuisine to nourish the body; connection with nature to nourish the soul. Round out your days with an adventure into these Mayan lands. Explore the amazing pink lagoons of Las Coloradas, visit flamingos in their natural habitat, check out the town by bike, hop on a SUP or a kayak early morning when the sea is still to glimpse those first morning rays of sunshine peaking over the horizon. Learn how to make tamales, sip margaritas, bask in the sunshine and swim in the Emerald Coast. Our optional day trip into the Yucatan Peninsula will take us to the colonial city of Valladolid, the ruins of Ek Balam and a breathtaking cenote to cool off after a day of exploring. We have our incredible massage therapist with us to offer a healing massage in our open air studio and we wrap it all up with a mud ceremony to cleanse and refresh your body and soul.
El Cuyo has our hearts and the world is starting to tune in. Come experience this unspoiled paradise before the droves hit!
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Yucatán Yoga & Spa Beach Retreat
in El Cuyo, Mexico
If you’re looking for a secluded beach yoga retreat in Mexico, look no further than this incredible offering in El Cuyo. This tiny fishing village located on the edge of the Yucatan peninsula is home to virgin beaches, flamingos, turtles, dolphins, countless birds and tons of sea life. Calling it paradise is not enough…the wild palm trees and dunes reach up to the edge of the sea while the gentle waves crash at the white sandy shore. A plethora of stunning seashells line the beach and you can walk for miles without any disruptions but the kite boarders gliding by on the breeze.
We are trying our best to keep this special spot under the radar and enjoy it as long as possible before the tourist droves hear about its charms and come to find out what all the fuss is about. El Cuyo is believed to be the last hidden treasure on the Gulf of Mexico. Please keep your lips sealed as much as you can but come join us to live this amazing paradise while it lasts.
El Cuyo is located in the Río Lagartos nature reserve, between Holbox Island and the famous pink lagoons of Las Coloradas. It’s a quick and easy drive from Cancun airport but far enough away to really relax and take in the beach life. Your days will be spent lounging by the sea, experiencing nature at its finest and reconnecting with your inner self on your yoga mat by the sea. We can’t think of a better way to spend your retreat.
Includes
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Includes
5 nights beach front accommodations at Utopia : El Cuyo Guesthouse & Yoga Studio
Yoga practices as per itinerary
Delicious Mexican breakfasts daily + two lunches
3 dinners together by our local chef
Tamale making workshop with dinner
75 minute healing massage
Toes-in-the-sand dinner party with salsa music, margarita** and dinner at a local venue
Bicycles, Kayaks & SUP boards available all the week
Mexican Mud Ceremony on the beach
All hotel taxes & fees
Optional Excursions & Add-ons :
Excursion to Las Coloradas to see flamingos and pink lagoons; dip in a secluded beach & lunch at a local fish joint
$155usd per person
Excursion to our local nature preserve to kayak amongst the mangroves and lily pads. A true nature bath experience.
$85usd per person
Yucatan Peninsula day trip : Ruins of Ek Balam, cenote swim, lunch & colonial city of Valladolid
$195usd per person
Additional 75 minute massages
$140usd each
What’s not Included :
Airfare and airport transfers.*
2 lunches on your own
**One margarita is included at the toes-in-the-sand dinner party. Other drinks can be purchased at the bar.
Staff tips (suggested amount between $45usd and $75usd (750 to 1250 Mexican pesos) per person for the house staff & between $10-20usd (200-400mxn) for massage);
tips are preferred in Mexican pesos please
Extra excursions and massages
*We can arrange private or shared airport transfers for you when you forward us your flight itinerary.
Pricing will depend on how many sharing the ride.
Itinerary
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Itinerary
DAY ONE :
3pm Arrival and check-in to Utopia
Free time, rest, beach, massages
6-7:15pm Opening Circle and yoga practice
7:30pm Dinner together at the house
DAY TWO :
Coffee, Tea and fruit available
8:30-10am Yoga Practice
10:15am Breakfast
11:30am Mud ceremony on the beach
2:30pm Lunch at the house
Free time, rest, beach, massages
6:15-7:15pm Specialty workshop in the studio
7:30pm Dinner at the house
DAY THREE :
Coffee, Tea and fruit available
8:30-10am Yoga Practice
10:15am Breakfast
Optional nature excursion
Lunch on your own; free time, rest, beach, massages
6:30-7:30pm Gentle Yoga Practice
8pm Toes-in-the-sand dinner party with salsa music, margarita** and dinner at a local venue
DAY FOUR :
Coffee, Tea and fruit available
7am Sunrise meditation
7:30-8:30am Yoga Practice
8:30-9am Breakfast
9:30am-9pm Optional day trip to Yucatan Peninsula including Mayan ruins, cenote & colonial city of Valladolid
Lunch on your own; Free time, rest, beach, massages
7:30pm Dinner at the house (9pm for excursion people)
DAY FIVE :
Coffee, Tea and fruit available
8am SUP/Kayaks on the beach
9-10am Yoga Practice
10:15am Breakfast
Free time, rest, beach, massages
2:30pm Lunch at the house
4pm Tamale making workshop
5:30-7pm Closing circle & gentle Yoga Practice
7:30pm Tamale dinner together at the house
DAY SIX :
Breakfast available
Departures +
+We can arrange private or shared airport transfers for you when you forward us your flight itinerary. Pricing will depend on how many sharing the ride.
*Our itinerary may be subject to change depending on weather conditions and circumstances beyond our control while on retreat. In any case, we will take measures to provide a similar experience of the same high quality. Thank you for your flexibility if it becomes necessary.
**One margarita is included at the toes-in-the-sand dinner party. Other drinks can be purchased at the bar.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS* :
RUINS & VALLADOLID EXCURSION
9:30am-9pm Optional Yucatan Excursion with Mayan ruins of Ek Balam, Valladolid, & cenote; Lunch included
*Minimum participation of 4 guests to host the excursion.
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KAYAKING NATURE EXCURSION
2:30pm-5:30pm Optional Kayaking Excursion in nature with guide. Transportation included.
*Minimum participation of 4 guests to host the excursion. Availability subject to water levels.
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PINK LAGOONS & FLAMINGO EXCURSION
11:30am-4pm Optional Excursion to visit the local pink lagoons of Las Coloradas and see the flamingos in their natural habitat. Lunch included at a local fish shack.
Guide & unique transportation included.
*Minimum participation of 4 guests to host the excursion. Availability subject to water levels.
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Stay
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Accommodations
Utopia Guesthouse & Yoga Studio : El Cuyo is the 3rd incarnation of a series of retreat houses that we have created to host retreat groups over the years.
The main living area shares a sitting room and a dining area indoors. There are porches both on the front side of the house and the beach side.
Bedrooms are simple and cozy with neutral tones, natural textures from local sources and some with ocean views.
The house has 8 bedrooms (5 privates with a queen bed each and 3 shared with 2 twin beds).
Bathrooms are shared amongst the house. There are three full bathrooms plus a double sink wash area upstairs and an outdoor shower with doors on the beach.
Our yoga studio has ocean views from the second story terrace of the house. Yoga mats, blankets, straps and blocks are available.
Follow along with our adventures on Instagram via @utopiayogaelcuyo
Pricing
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Pricing
Shared Double rooms
Interior bedrooms with 2 twin beds and shared bathrooms within steps.
$1,995usd per person
Shared Tower Room
Third floor bedroom with separate entrance. Can be a king bed or 2 twins. Separate dressing area and shared bathroom.
$2,165usd per person
Private Interior rooms
Interior queen bedrooms with shared bathrooms within a few steps.
$2,395usd private room
Private ocean view rooms
Oceanview queen bedrooms with shared bathrooms within a few steps.
$2,445usd private room
OPTIONAL EXTRAS ON OFFER :
Excursion to Las Coloradas to see flamingos and pink lagoons; dip in a secluded beach & lunch at a local fish joint
$155usd per person
Yucatan Peninsula day trip : Ruins of Ek Balam, colonial city of Valladolid & cenote; lunch included
$195usd per person
Kayaking in Nature : Sunset kayaking amongst the lilypads & mangroves. Guide and transportation included.
$85usd per person
Additional 75 minute massages
$140usd each
(Minimum 4 participants for all excursions. Availability subject to water levels.)
*You must provide your own bed mate for this option. We can pair roommates together but not people sharing a bed together.
We can pair you with other travelers of your preferred gender looking to share a room. If there is not another guest looking to share your room must be taken as a private.
Reserve
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Payments
MAKE YOUR DEPOSIT HERE :
Deposits of $750usd are due to secure your space in the retreat. Please check availability with us for accommodations before making your deposit.
Roommates should book together. If you would like to share a room and do not have a roommate we will provide one for you if possible. In the case that there is no one to share a room we ask that you take a private room instead.
Please use the form below to submit your deposit.
BALANCE PAYMENTS :
The balance of your retreat (minus your $750usd initial deposit*) is due 90 days prior to arrival. All details with instructions for settling up will be emailed to you three months prior to the retreat.
In addition to credit card payments we also accept wire transfers, Zelle and Bitcoin. Please inquire for more details.
POLICIES
CANCELLATION POLICY
All payments are 100% non refundable and non-transferable. We recommend that you buy Trip cancellation insurance immediately upon making your initial deposit to cover any travel hiccups or complications that may arise between now and the time of your retreat. No exceptions are possible so please cover your trip by connecting with an insurance company that offers the right policy for you. Agents are available online to help with your specific needs. Cover your retreat here!
CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY
The acceptance of a verbal or written confirmation from YOGA & ADVENTURES WORLDWIDE (Y&AWW) constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions listed herein. Participants are responsible to be adequately insured, therefore Traveler’s Insurance is strongly recommended*. Y&AWW and its staff assume no responsibility nor liability for any delay, loss, damage, injury or accident with regards to persons or property which may be caused by fault or negligence of any third party vendor. This includes hotels, transportation providers, and local operators participating in part for our services. Y&AWW shall be held harmless for any expense caused by injury or accident, to any participants as well as any loss or damage of personal items while on our tours. We reserve the right to make any changes to services and itineraries, with or without notice, which may become necessary.
Yoga & Adventures Worldwide, its affiliates, retreat facilitators, hotels, third party vendors, and tour providers, the ownership, or staff, of course, cannot be held responsible for events that are outside of our control. There are no refunds as per our cancellation policies. We highly recommend that all of our guests secure a quality travel insurance that will cover them for ANY event which may cause for a change of travel plans, or for ANY unfortunate event including but of course not limited to:
– Transportation delays, cancellations or changes due to strikes, labor disputes, or lockouts from airlines, boats, ferries or any type of transportation.
– Any inconvenience or complication caused by bad weather, storms, and hurricanes : a direct hit, near miss, or significant threat of a hurricane strike
– Government/political actions, events or situations; threats or acts of terrorism, acts of war or declared war.
– Personal health issues or personal situations in general which may affect travel plans
– Any loss, theft or damage of personal items at any stage of your trip
– Any accident causing injury during any stage of your trip
– Travel restrictions or illness associated with COVID-19.
All travelers may join our retreats “at your own risk”, but should continue to take precautions such as wearing masks in public, avoiding crowds, maintaining social distance and washing hands frequently. Any Covid testing will be determined by the countries through which the traveler must pass. All testing requirements are at the travelers expense and are not included in our packages. Please stay up to date with current travel related requirements.
We require that you are covered with medical insurance while on retreat. Please check your health insurance policy regarding treatment outside your home country in the rare case you would need care while away from home. Most policies have coverage for emergencies and we ask that you submit proof of this coverage when prompted. If you do not have a policy that covers travel medical, we recommend that you speak with an agent to see what is best for you. Insubuy has many options for coverage. Please consult with the agent to make sure the plan you choose covers medical care in the country you are visiting. We will ask for proof of medical insurance prior to the retreat.
By submitting payments toward your retreat you accept these Terms and Conditions.
If you have any questions regarding the details of this retreat please feel free to contact us to set up a call or to receive further info via email.
Travel Tips Guide
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Travel Tips
Fly into Cancun International airport (CUN). Please note that Cancun is in the state of Quintana Roo and El Cuyo is in the state of Yucatan and a one hour time difference applies year round. Cancun being one hour LATER than El Cuyo. Please make sure to double check the time zones well as you plan your travel.
From Cancun Airport to El Cuyo, travel time is approximately 2.5 hours door to door. Our drivers are very safe and reliable and we can arrange transfers from the airport to our beach house if you like. Please send along your full flight details and we will try to pair you with others traveling on a similar schedule to and from the retreat. Pricing depends on how many are in the ride.
Taxis are not allowed to wait outside the Cancun International airport at arrivals so a transfer needs to be arranged for a private car service pick up in advance or there is a local bus that takes you to El Cuyo.
For traveling on your own by bus to and from El Cuyo the easiest option is to combine the bus with a taxi. From CUN airport you could take a bus to Tizimin and from there get a taxi to Utopia in El Cuyo and vice versa on the way back. OR you can take a series of local buses between El Cuyo and Tizimin if you want to avoid the $50usd taxi ride. To consult the bus schedule ADO is the most reliable.
There are no ATMS in El Cuyo and everything is better paid in cash as most places do not accept credit cards. Please plan to take out cash in Mexican pesos at the airport ATM upon arrival, pre-order currency from your bank back home and bring it with you or exchange your currency at the airport for Mexican pesos. Some places accept credit cards but it’s always a better idea to have cash just in case. That said there is not a lot of shopping in El Cuyo as it is a quiet town with beach and chill. Cash tips for staff are appreciated
Wifi is not the most reliable and does come in and out at times along with the electricity though it is getting better. If it does go out it usually comes back fairly quickly and offers a nice chance to sit back and relax and watch the stars. If you need super reliable internet please let us know to discuss this further. The idea is to unplug and be offline as much as possible.
There are no specialized stores and although there are a few pharmacies in the town if a specific drug is required, you would have to travel by car to the city of Tizimín about an hour and a half away so please plan on bringing everything you might think you will need with you from home.
