Wellness Scuba Diving Retreat in the Riviera Maya, Mexico

This retreat runs for five days and four nights in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, with a schedule that balances serious diving with genuine downtime. You'll spend your days exploring the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the cenotes, and the waters around Cozumel—sites that draw divers from all over the world. The cenotes are freshwater sinkholes the Maya considered sacred; you'll float through caverns where sunlight cuts through the dark water, and the silence is so complete it feels like another planet. Cozumel offers dramatic walls covered in coral and constant encounters with sea life—turtles, rays, and a staggering variety of fish.

What sets this retreat apart is the one-on-one element. Mariposa (Cristina Alcalde) runs it personally, and her background is in yoga, breathwork, and tantra—she founded Breathe Love Academy in Thailand and now leads teacher trainings and retreats around the world. Each day, you'll have a private session with her that's loosely structured around self-love and emotional connection—not therapy, but a supportive space to talk through whatever's on your mind. If you're here with a partner, the retreat is often about deepening that bond; if you're solo, it's about your own inner work. There's also a Cacao Maya ceremony and a 30-minute massage included.

You'll stay in the Lagunas community, where a jungle-lined lagoon runs through the property. The condos are modern and comfortable, each with a king bed, terrace, and either a private or shared bathroom depending on availability. The host's team handles transport to the dive sites, and the whole thing is capped at two guests, so you get their full attention. Whether you're here to push your diving skills or just to float and think, the pace is gentle by design—there's no rush, no packed itinerary, just a rhythm of adventure and rest.

What's included

- 4 nights in a luxury condo with king bed and private terrace - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) prepared by a private chef - Daily yoga classes - Scuba diving adventures (up to 4-5 dives, depending on certification level) - One-on-one self-love and emotional connection sessions with your guide - Cacao Maya ceremony - 30-minute massage - Use of kayaks on the lagoon - Access to gym, pools, and yoga deck - Professional scuba diving photos - Transportation during the retreat to dive sites (excluding airport transfers)

What's not included

- Airport transfers (can be arranged for an additional fee) - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Optional upgrades (extra nights, spa packages, ancestral medicine ceremonies)