4 Popular Yoga Destinations in Mexico

Tulum is a bohemian town packed with artisan markets, boutiques, trendy restaurants, beach bars and an archaeological site. Given that the town is trying hard to embrace a chic, eco-friendly vibe, you can find glamping and boutique hotels that are a far cry from the chain resorts of Cancún and Playa del Carmen.

• Tulum is a top destination for intensive yoga teacher training programs. Many of them complement the programs with water sports like scuba-diving and cenote swimming outings.
• Yoga retreats abound, especially in locations surrounded by the jungle. Some of the best include healing services like massages, natural spa treatments, bodywork and spiritual experiences.

This Pacific Ocean beach is one of the most popular beach destinations in Mexico. This town has a pretty and historical center, a stunning boardwalk and a great variety of activities for all tastes and budgets.

• Yoga teacher training programs and retreats abound in this town. If you’re looking for a more luxurious experience, this is where you’ll find upscale accommodations and deluxe wellness activities.
• Given its location, you’ll come across packages offering anything from hiking trips to the nearby mountains, whale-watching trips (seasonal), snorkeling and even kayaking.

The coast of the state of Oaxaca is lined with countless small bays, some of them with virgin beaches. Puerto Escondido is a town that caters to backpackers, surfers and a hippie, laid-back crowd looking to camp at the beach, stay in hostels or in simple bungalows.

• If you’re into surfing, stand-up paddleboarding and yoga, Puerto Escondido is the perfect destination for you.
• Punta Cometa, located near Mazunte, is a small cliff facing the sapphire waters of the Pacific Ocean that is known as a sacred spot full of mystical powers. Day trips to this location are common among those craving for a spiritual connection to the Earth.

• Similar to Punta Cometa in Mazunte, Tepoztlán is known for being the home to El Tepozteco, a hill that once was a place of worship for prehispanic gods. It’s hard not to feel some reverence to its past while hiking the trail leading to the archaeological site, especially in the mornings.
• Yoga, mindfulness and meditation retreats among the hills are popular for yoguis interested in a peaceful and nourishing holiday. These events are ideal for anyone looking to unplug and detox, physically and spiritually.