Jungle Fitness & Nervous System Reset Retreat in Palenque, Mexico

This retreat is a full reset rather than a standard wellness getaway. Mornings might start with mobility or breathwork, followed by breakfast, then a functional fitness or strength session around mid-morning. Afternoons are for jungle walks, swimming under waterfalls like Misol-Ha or Roberto Barrios, or visiting the Palenque archaeological site — a UNESCO World Heritage spot ten minutes away. Evenings wind down with breathwork, meditation, or the temazcal ceremony, which is scheduled with you upon arrival.

What makes it different from a typical yoga retreat is the integration of real training with real recovery. José's background — over 20 years training cave and technical divers, then a decade in strength, conditioning, and jiu-jitsu — shapes how he coaches. He talks about building capacity without adding stress to an already-full system. Cold exposure, breathwork, and training are all framed as ways to practice staying calm under pressure, the same skill he taught divers, just on land.

The jungle location is a big part of the experience. Palenque sits in the Chiapas rainforest, known for its Mayan ruins, waterfalls, and biodiversity. Unlike crowded beach destinations, there are no resorts or party scenes. Instead, there's space, silence, and depth — which is exactly what a reset needs. From some rooms you can see the Temple of King Pakal through the canopy.

Because the retreat is private and capped at four guests, everything adapts to you. You're not following a group schedule; you're choosing when to train, rest, or explore, with José guiding and supporting throughout. Beginners are welcome — he explicitly says most of the people he works with don't arrive fit.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a private or shared room - 3 daily nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks - Daily meditation and breathwork classes - Free 60-minute massage per stay - 1-hour treatment (included) - Ice bath and contrast therapy sessions - Temazcal ceremony (scheduled individually) - Functional fitness and strength training sessions - Guided jungle nature hikes - Group excursions to nearby ruins and waterfalls - Airport/bus/train station transfers from Villahermosa or Palenque - Welcome drink - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - WiFi connection - Parking and luggage storage - Pre and post retreat support from the team

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees (if applicable) - Horse riding (800 MXN) - Additional massage treatments beyond the included one - Laundry service (available for a fee) - Personal expenses and souvenirs