Pachamaya is a boutique hotel in the middle of Cancún, open since 2023. The rooms were designed with retreats in mind. Guests can choose private rooms or a women-only dorm. Downstairs there is a pool area, the Chakramaya Spa and the Soulful Restaurant, so eating, swimming and a massage are all in the same building.

The classes run through the hotel's Mindful & Active Recovery Club. The club teaches yoga, fitness training, meditation and recovery work in small community groups. You buy a bundle of 4, 8 or 12 classes, and you have 31 days to use them. That works for a short stay, and it also works for anyone spending a month in Cancún.

For people who want to change their routines at home, the Habits Coaching programme runs for four weeks. It starts with an assessment and then builds a personalised plan around three things: movement that suits you, a short daily pause, and a weekly review of what's working. Each week includes a 45-minute one-to-one video call. Signing up also gives you free access to an online library of guided meditations, reflections and recorded conversations. At the end, you can book a three-night stay at Pachamaya at an extra cost to put the plan into practice in person.

The hotel also designs custom retreats for groups and companies. These can be held at Pachamaya, at partner properties around the Riviera Maya, or at a venue you choose. They include movement, meditation and recovery sessions, plus lodging, food and spa options that depend on the venue. Pricing is quoted case by case once you share your group size, dates and goals.

The club is led by co-founder Fernando Castilla. He has played sport since he was three, and during the pandemic he took up meditation and yoga. He has been leading sessions since 2024. The central location makes it easy to plan day trips along the Riviera Maya around your classes.

What sets it apart from a typical Cancún resort is that the classes and coaching are run in-house by the people who own the hotel. And unlike most retreats, the coaching can start weeks before you arrive.

What's included

- Accommodation in a private room or women-only dorm (room-only stay) - Use of the pool area - Access to the on-site spa and restaurant (paid separately)

What's not included

- Classes at the Mindful & Active Recovery Club (bought as 4, 8 or 12-class bundles) - Meals at Soulful Restaurant unless agreed when booking - Spa treatments - Habits Coaching programme - Flights and airport transfers - Day trips around the Riviera Maya - Travel insurance - Personal expenses

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