Oceanfront Yoga & Wellness Retreat in Mexico – All-Inclusive 7-Night Escape

Xinalani sits on its own stretch of beach in the jungle south of Puerto Vallarta, and you arrive by boat — the property is not reachable by road. That's the first thing that makes it different from a hotel retreat: you're genuinely away from town, and the loudest thing at night is the surf. Rooms are spread across the hillside, some higher up with wider views, some closer to the sand.

The yoga happens in six studios scattered around the property, all open to the outdoors. Some are up in the trees, some look straight out at the water. Because the studios are separate, more than one group can practise at once without getting in each other's way — useful given the property runs several retreats in parallel most weeks. Classes are typically twice a day, morning and late afternoon, with the middle of the day left open.

Food is included and it's proper Mexican cooking rather than a bland resort buffet — expect things like chilaquiles, fresh ceviche, fish tacos, salsas made that morning, and plenty of fruit. Vegetarian options run alongside the fish and meat dishes at every meal, and the kitchen will work around allergies and other dietary needs if you tell them in advance.

The instructors change week to week. Xinalani hosts visiting teachers who bring their own group and their own programme — recent and upcoming weeks include 'Ocho Años de Fuego', 'The Rooted Vagabond', 'Free Your Body Free Your Mind', 'The Reset', 'Triple R – Restore. Reset. Relax.', 'Alchemy Unfolding', 'The Sacred Pause' and the 'SWEAT Yoga Studio Retreat'. That means the style of yoga, the pace and any extra workshops depend on whose week you book, so it's worth reading the specific retreat description before you choose.

Beyond the mat, the property runs eco-tours and excursions: snorkelling, surf lessons, horseback rides on the beach, boat trips, and hikes into the surrounding jungle. There's also a spa for massages and treatments, and a pool. Because everything is on one site and reached by boat, you can do as much or as little as you like without ever needing a car.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in an ocean-view room or casita - Three meals daily (Mexican and vegetarian cooking) - Daily yoga classes led by the retreat's visiting teacher - Boat transfer from Puerto Vallarta to Xinalani and back - Use of the six open-air yoga studios and props - Use of the pool and beach areas - Drinking water and Wi-Fi where available

What's not included

- International and domestic flights - Travel insurance - Spa treatments and massages - Optional excursions (surf lessons, horseback riding, boat trips) - Alcoholic drinks - Airport transfers in Puerto Vallarta beyond the scheduled boat transfer - Personal expenses and tips