Wellness Escape with Daily Yoga and Surf in Puerto Escondido

Each day at Barbarenas starts with a choice: roll out a mat for an 8:00 am yoga session or head down to the beach for a surf class. There is another yoga slot at 10:00 am (high season only) and a final relaxing session at 6:00 pm, just before sunset. The styles rotate between slow flow, yin, hatha, and restorative, taught by a rotating cast of international teachers, with Juan Basilico as a regular lead.

Between sessions, the day belongs to you. Communal vegan breakfast lands between 9:30 and 11:00, with lunch around noon. The chef uses local, organic produce — think fresh fruit, beans, rice, tortillas, and whatever the market had that morning. The afternoon is unscheduled: there is a natural pool, hammocks scattered around the garden, and a short walk to La Punta's restaurants and craft shops. Massage, Reiki, private Spanish classes, and surfskate sessions are available as add-ons.

The property itself is the other highlight. The main yoga deck sits above the jungle canopy with ocean views, and the superadobe guest houses are a feat of natural building — thick earthen walls keep even the hottest afternoons comfortable. There is still some construction happening on-site, but the team keeps noise to a minimum.

Barbarenas sits about ten minutes' walk from La Punta, the mellow end of Zicatela beach. Puerto Escondido is a proper surf town — no big resorts, just beach shacks, taco stands, and a world-class point break. It is easy to spend a full day here without needing anything more than a towel and some sunscreen.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation in your choice of private room, bungalow, or shared dorm - 3 daily yoga classes (slow flow, yin, hatha, restorative) - Daily healthy vegan breakfast and lunch - Use of facilities: natural pool, yoga shala, communal kitchen, garden - Free wifi - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Welcome orientation and personalized schedule assistance - Access to community activities (temazcal, concerts, sound baths) when scheduled

What's not included

- Flights and travel insurance - Surf lessons - Massages and Reiki sessions - Private Spanish classes - Surfskate classes - Cooking classes - Airport transfers (available for €51 return per person) - Dinners (not included; available in La Punta or optional group meals)