The Nayarit coast is positioning itself as a destination for spiritual retreats. Haramara Retreat, Hotelito Los Sueños, and Mar de Jade offer healing, yoga, and meditation experiences by the sea.
Nayarit has become a magnet for travellers seeking a getaway that goes beyond sun and beach. On its coasts, three retreat centres —Haramara Retreat, Hotelito Los Sueños, and Mar de Jade— concentrate a wellness offering that attracts both Mexicans and foreigners. The trend, far from being fleeting, is consolidating with programmes that integrate yoga, meditation, and shamanic therapies.
Haramara Retreat: a jungle refuge by the Pacific
Just a few minutes from Sayulita, Haramara Retreat occupies 12 hectares of tropical jungle with direct access to the beach. The complex can accommodate up to 50 guests in pavilions with palm thatched roofs and panoramic views of the sea. Its offerings include an outdoor spa, pool, and a restaurant serving predominantly organic local cuisine.
The centre is designed for groups, couples, and solo travellers. It is located in Playa Escondida, less than two hours from Tepic and 50 minutes from Puerto Vallarta airport. According to sources from the complex, the demand for yoga and wellness retreats has grown by 30% in the last two years, reflecting the interest in self-discovery experiences in natural settings.
“We do not offer just any getaway; we seek for each guest to connect with themselves through practice and nature,” say those at Haramara Retreat.
For readers interested in this type of travel, Haramara offers packages ranging from weekends to week-long stays. Prices hover around 300 dollars per night in low season, and include accommodation, meals, and yoga classes.
Hotelito Los Sueños: shamanic yoga in the heart of Sayulita
In the centre of Sayulita, Hotelito Los Sueños has been operating since 2014 as a daily yoga practice space. It features two equipped shalas and certified instructors. Its most unique offering is the annual shamanic yoga retreat, which combines communal breakfasts, yoga classes, satsangs, temazcal ceremonies, and massages.
The hotel is located in the Nanzales neighbourhood, just a few minutes' walk from the beach. According to its managers, the shamanic retreat attracts a profile of traveller interested in the spiritual roots of Mexico. “We seek to integrate ancestral practices with modern yoga,” explain the hotel management.
For those who wish to try without committing to a full retreat, the hotel offers single classes for 15 dollars. Complete retreats, lasting five days, cost around 800 dollars and include accommodation, meals, and all activities.
Mar de Jade: over 35 years of therapeutic work
In the bay of Chacala, 90 kilometres from Tepic, Mar de Jade is the oldest of the three. It has been a centre for yoga retreats, meditation, and therapeutic workshops for over 35 years. Its capacity ranges from small groups of 12 people to 90 participants, and throughout the year it offers more than 30 different programmes.
Among them, the Silent Illumination Retreat stands out, based on Chan meditation from the lineage of Master Sheng Yen, and an Iyengar yoga retreat designed specifically for sign language interpreters. “The diversity of programmes reflects our commitment to inclusion and spiritual depth,” affirm those at Mar de Jade.
For travellers seeking a long immersion, Mar de Jade offers stays starting from a week. Prices start at 700 dollars for seven days, including accommodation, meals, and activities. Its location in Chacala, a tranquil bay, makes it an ideal destination to disconnect.
These three spaces showcase a growing trend in Nayarit: retreats that do not promise to erase discomfort but accompany its transformation through bodily practices, community, and contact with nature.
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