Fighting the crush of Cancun, tranquil may be a rationed indulgence, but at Maya Tulum-just one and half hours south of Cancun-serenity is not just the calling card but its leitmotif. The sun-drenched beaches of this Yucatan retreat and the warm languor of the Caribbean Sea paint the perfect water colour.
To complete the hedonistic picture of privacy, isolation, comfort and delicious food is the yoga that laces it with the aura of spiritual. Maya Tulum is a Wellness Resort and Spa and a primo yoga destination and retreat.
Since the owners (who prefer to be called caretakers) first discovered and purchased Maya Tulum nearly 30 years ago, this former coconut grove has evolved into the perfect place to recover from the rigours of life; to reconnect with the spirit and experience the magic of healing.
Go barefoot in the sand, swim in the sea, sleep under chic thatched-roof cabanas, enjoy exotic vegetarian and fresh seafood meals or energise your chakras, enchanting natural design and native architecture will instantly peel away the layers of stress.
Each of the 45 cabanas (or palapa) provides a sitting area, tiled bathroom with open shower area, and three exquisite views: the Caribbean Sea, lush tropical gardens, or the beachfront with clear views of the crystal Sea.
Apart from two inviting thatched-roof yoga studios that can easily accommodate between 30 and 75 yoga students, Maya Tulum also boasts delightful treatments ranging from traditional body massage, body treatments and facials to mysterious Mayan specialties.
Allow the past be the present as you surrender to a Mayan healer's precisely targeted hands on troubled areas, lemony mint oil, soft whispers and soothing Mayan prayers. Or try Temazcal, an ancient Mayan purifying ritual involving heat and steam.
