Wellness travel is one of the most popular vacation trends in 2024. For some travelers seeking a wellness retreat, they want a picturesque and peaceful resort ideal for meditation, yoga and reflection. Others are choosing culinary wellness with award-winning chefs, cooking classes, and healthier menu items.
Wellness in Mexico
Some look for active wellness resorts offering spin classes, pilates, and a state-of-the-art fitness center, while others hope to participate in a Shaman blessing or receive a Chakra cleanse. The following resorts in Mexico will appeal to all types of wellness seekers looking to recharge and refresh mentally, physically and spiritually while on vacation.
For the Spiritual Seeker, Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa welcomes guests to the Sparitual Spa for outdoor and indoor self-discovery experiences. Spa professionals will cleanse your chakras to revitalize your energy and spirit before an alignment massage and reflexology treatment.
Chakra Cleanse at Corozon Cabo Resort & Spa. Photo Jill Weinlein
Arrive 30 minutes early to enjoy a guided hydrotherapy circuit with use of the sauna, steam, hot whirlpool tub, and pressure shower included with any treatment.
Aqua Yoga at Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa
Another unique wellness experience at Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa is morning aqua yoga. Take in the vibrant Cabo scene with a spiritual practice up on the rooftop for glorious golden hour views.
Sunrise at Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa
Wake up early to take a morning beach walk to the picturesque boat harbor of Cabo San Lucas. The temperature is cooler and there aren’t the crowds early in the morning. Come back for breakfast in your guest room. Open the floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors to take in the panorama views of cruise ships arriving and fishing boats returning. Some guest rooms have a whirlpool hot tub to soak in before retiring to bed or to wake up and take in the beauty of a Cabo sunrise. The resort offers special packages and offers.
UNICO 20°87° Hotel is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort set in the Mayan jungle overlooking the brilliant blue water along Riviera Maya. Located along the Yucatan Peninsula, the name of the resort is its latitude and longitude location.
This five-star Hacienda-looking resort offers guests a multitude of wellness and transformative experiences. Built in a U-shape, every room has a tropical garden, swimming pool or ocean view. Spacious guest rooms on the first floor feature sliding doors leading out to a patio with steps leading into a long plunge lap pool.
Guest rooms on the second to fifth floors have an outdoor soaking bathtub on the terrace that is large enough for two people. Take in the stunning panorama views while enjoying warm bubbly water.
UNICO 20 87 Hotel. Photo Jill Weinlein
Guests receive two straw hat styles in their spacious suite to be personalized and protect them from the Yucatan sun. Participate in a UNICO Yoga or Aqua Yoga class, attend a Wine & Art and Mixology Master Class.
Unico 20 87 Hotel. Photo Jill Weinlein
Be sure to save some time for na. spa to ignite a positive wellness journey with a massage or other body, mind, and spiritual luxury treatments.
Enjoy the culinary delights at an array of restaurants offering multi-sensory tasting experiences. This is one of the best places to start a juice cleanse every mornings. They provide fresh fruit juices in an array of colors. The resort offers special promotions throughout the year for guests to save while they stay.
The AACAP notes that on average, children ages 8-12 in the U.S. spend 4-6 hours a day watching or using screens, while teens spend up to 9 hours a day. Celebrate family wellbeing and get away from screens and technology at The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta.
This is an ideal resort to encourage your children to disconnect from screens and enjoy the beautiful blue tile swimming pools. Walk out onto the sandy beach sprinkled with shells and blue ocean water. This resort makes it easy for families to reconnect, make memories, increase serotonin feeling the warm sunshine, and enjoy positive interactions together.
Ride the Westin Puerto Vallarta bicycles
Start the morning with a healthy breakfast with green juice, before taking a family bike ride through the local marina neighborhood. Come back for a swim and watch the friendly resident iguanas sunbath right next to the pool.
Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta . Photo Jill Weinlein
Take a beach walk or boat ride to see marine life up close. Dolphins, whales, pelicans and rays frequent this area in Mexico. Other activities include visiting the fitness center, playing tennis and lawn games.
Westin Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa. Photo Jill Weinlein
Enjoy an indoor spa treatment at the Zen-like Spa at The Westin Puerto Vallarta. Guests can also make a spa appointment for a treatment next to the beach.
Spa at Westin Resort and Spa Puerto Vallarta
Take a ride into Old Puerto Vallarta for an immersive Vallarta Eats Food Tour. The only screen time teens and adults will have is taking photos of the different taco stands, small local restaurants and ice cream shop visited during this authentic culinary adventure. Year round offers are available at the Westin Resort and Spa Puerto Vallarta.
Grand Fiesta Coral Beach Resort and Spa. Photo Jill Weinlein
is one of the best wellness resorts in Cancun. It’s located directly on the best powdery sand beach overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Guests can take beach walks, kayak and swim in the warm water.
Wellness opportunities at this all-inclusive resort are infused with unparalleled service, vibrant culinary opportunities, a new fitness center and the ultimate Cancun spa experience.
Views from Grand Fiesta Coral Beach Resort and Spa. Photo Jill Weinlein
Every guest rooms and suite looks out towards the iconic red and white lighthouse, brilliant blue colors of the water and Punta Sur. According to locals, light from the rising sun at Punta Sur is the first sunlight to touch Mexico.
This family resort offers memorable family bonding experiences at the freeform swimming pools, and along the white sandy beaches perfect for building sand castles. Swim to the floating platform in calm and clear warm turquoise water.
Coral KidZ Club. Photo Jill Weinlein
For some adult alone time, the Coral KidZ Club offers enrichment and wellness fun for little ones ages 3 -12. Parents will have time to participate in some of the healthy and relaxing experiences offered at resort. Attend a paint and wine class, or learn about how mezcal, citrus and salt are and ideal tasting. Dine at one of the fine dining speciality restaurants, and make sure to reserve a treatment at one of the most luxurious and largest spa facility in Latin America- Gem Spa.
Gem Spa. Photo courtesy of Grand Fiesta Coral Resort and Spa.
This multi-level wellness spa offers adults transformative treatments designed to rejuvenate your body, soul and spirit. Start your journey 60-minutes before a treatment being led on a 10-step hydrotherapy ritual. Step into an aromatherapy and purifying steamy sauna scented with eucalyptus essential oils to detoxify the skin and soothe all senses. Next enter a multi-jet invigorating shower, before applying a clay mask made from local ingredients onto your skin to heal skin while sitting in another warm steam room. The journey continues with a visit to an ice room, where cold ice crystals refine and close pores while activating metabolism, and promoting revitalization.
Gem Spa. Photo Jill Weinlein
Next enter five different warm and cold temperature hydrotherapy pools and pebble aqua walking paths. This process employs healing of the body with high and low water pressures all over one’s body, for an unforgettable spa experience. The Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Resort and Spa offers special promotions throughout the year.
Hacienda Del Mar, Autograph Collection. Photo Jill Weinlein
Blending the traditional charm of Baja California, Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos, Autograph Collection encourages guests to learn about Mexico’s heritage through adventure, wellness opportunities and soul searching. The picturesque resort connects 270 rooms and suites, each with private terraces, beautiful gardens, and pools, with elegant villas among lush tropical gardens. Stay in a Hacienda with garden view, Cabo with partial ocean view, or Baja with oceanfront views. Those overlooking the resort’s private beach will appreciate the beauty of the emerald waters of the Sea of Cortez. There are 28 Arcos suites with partial ocean views and oceanfront view. The Patron and Misiones three and four bedroom suites are ideal for families and groups.
Cactus Spa. Photo Jill Weinlein
Visit the rejuvenating Cactus SPA to enter a tranquil retreat. This safe space will completely rejuvenate guests before and after a massage or facial. There is a steam room, sauna, and showers.
When the sun gets too hot, this is an oasis of relaxation amidst the radiant desert of Baja California. Guests can also workout in a fully equipped 24-hour gym and personal training facilities.
Hacienda Del Mar, Autograph Collection. Photo Jill Weinlein
Cool down in one of the five sparkling pools for some self-care. Pool staff set up umbrellas and provide food and beverages throughout the day. The mosaic marine life pool is inland with Venetian tiles and a swim-up bar grotto pool.
Pitahayas Restaurant. Hacienda Del Mar, Autograph Collection.
Multiple dining venues and bars are located among the serene Baja landscape and overlook the sea. Guests will enjoy the flavors at the palapa roof Pitahayas Restaurant. The culinary concept is inspired by the Mexican Pacific Coast culinary treasures featuring local fresh ingredients. Downstairs is the wine cave that stores thousands of bottles of Mexican and International wines. This wellness resort has specials for guests throughout the year.
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