Jungle Fitness Reset & Ice Bath Retreat in Palenque, Mexico

The retreat takes place at Villas Adriana, a family-run property of twelve rustic rooms three kilometres from the Palenque ruins. Mornings start early, around six, with movement, mobility or breathwork as the rainforest wakes up. Mid-morning is the main session — training, strength work or a recovery block, depending on where you are that day. Lunch is eaten together at the table around 1:30pm, cooked fresh in the on-site Selva Cafe restaurant. Afternoons are yours: waterfalls, the ruins, jungle trails, the pool, or a hammock with nothing at all. Evenings are quiet — breathwork, meditation, dinner, early sleep.

What makes this different from a standard fitness retreat is the nervous system framing. The ice baths are about practicing staying calm while your body screams at you, a skill José Luis says he taught divers for twenty years. The breathwork is taught as physiology you can use on your own afterwards, not as a spiritual practice. The temazcal is a traditional Mayan sweat lodge, run with respect and offered as heat therapy rather than anything dogmatic.

The host, José Luis, owns the property and is in every session — there are no hired instructors. He's a purple belt in jiu-jitsu under Professor Mark Stables, competes in CrossFit, and offers remote coaching for 90 days after you leave. Most guests are beginners who've never trained seriously; you don't need to arrive fit. The retreat is designed for solo travelers first and foremost, though couples and friends are welcome.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off - 7 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks - Water, tea and coffee throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily meditation classes - Daily yoga classes - Free 30-minute massage - Specialized workshops - Group excursions and activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Temazcal session - Cooking class - Pre- and post-retreat support from our team - 90 days remote coaching after you leave - Wifi connection - Transportation during the retreat - Parking - Luggage storage

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Flights - Visa fees - Horse riding (800 MXN)