Baja Cleanse Retreat: A Private Wellness and Detox Escape on the Sea of Cortez

A typical day at Baja Cleanse begins early, while the light is still soft. You head out for a walk, some activation, and a swim in the Sea of Cortez — many guests just float for a while before heading back. Breakfast is on the terrace: tea or mushroom coffee, a fresh juice or smoothie. Then there's open time before a class with Tanya on cleansing — how to detox well and how to support your body through the process. Meals throughout the day are built around your cleanse and use what's in season, picked close to home. They're designed to leave you feeling lighter rather than deprived. Afternoons might include a body treatment, a stretch, or simply rest. Evenings wind down quietly, with nothing compulsory.

The retreat is not a one-size-fits-all program. Tanya shapes each stay around the person or small group, which is why people come solo, in pairs, or with a few friends who've been promising each other a trip like this for years. You stay in one of two private casitas, built from stone and thatch, each with its own quiet corner to read, rest, or watch the light change. The casitas are close to the sea, and the views don't quit. The setting itself — desert meeting ocean on the East Cape — does a lot of the work.

What makes Baja Cleanse different from a standard detox retreat is the depth and the personal attention. Tanya leads classes on cleansing, but she also holds space for emotional and spiritual release. Guests write about crying, laughing, and renewing. There's gentle chakra work and stretching for heart-centered movement, sound bath medicine with crystal bowls, and optional guided ceremonial work with trusted local guides. For those who want to get out, there's a trip up to the mountain hot springs and waterfalls near Santiago — natural pools tucked into the rocks, a short trip into the mountains, and one of the most requested excursions.

The food is a big part of the experience, but not in a fussy way. It's fresh, seasonal, and full of flavor. The cleanse is supported by what you eat, not defined by restriction. Guests often mention feeling lighter and more vibrant by the end. The retreat has hosted people from their late twenties to their late seventies, men and women, some celebrating anniversaries, some simply needing a full stop. It's a place where you can be vulnerable and also just be quiet.

Tanya herself is the through-line. Reviews call her a special soul, a health guru, a spirit-guide. She's described as honest, pushing guests when needed, and giving them what they need to detox on every level. The retreat has a family feel — one guest wrote that he was proud to be part of the Baja Cleanse family. If you're looking for a private, personalized detox with ocean air, quiet, and room to feel, this is it.

What's included

- Accommodation in a private casita - All meals built around your cleanse - Daily classes and movement sessions with Tanya - Morning walk, activation, and swim - Tea, mushroom coffee, fresh juice, or smoothie daily - Access to the beach and terrace - Body treatments (some may be included) - Sound bath sessions (some may be included) - Guided chakra work and stretching - Optional excursions (some may be included)

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Airport transfers (may be arranged at extra cost) - Personal expenses - Additional spa treatments - Additional excursions not included in package