8 Days
Mexico City
Mexico City
8 Days / 7 Nights – Tecate • Valle de Guadalupe • Ensenada
Let Baja California be your sanctuary of balance and well-being. This 8-day itinerary blends gentle exploration, meaningful encounters, and nourishing landscapes across Tecate, Valle de Guadalupe, and Ensenada. Enjoy open-air yoga, hands-on cooking, artisan workshops, and nature-based wellness sessions including a traditional temazcal steam bath. Taste Baja’s celebrated wines, visit ancient caves with paintings, connect with local artists, and relax in natural spas. From forested hills to coastal cliffs, this journey offers a full-spectrum experience of renewal, reflection, and reconnection with self and place.
Arrive at Mexico City’s International Airport and meet your Adventures Mexico guide. From here, transfer to the enchanting town of Tepoztlán, nestled between lush mountains and steeped in local mysticism. After check-in at a peaceful wellness retreat, enjoy time to settle into your surroundings. A gentle optional walk introduces you to cobblestone streets, artisan markets, and regional aromas. Begin to unwind and let the slower rhythm of this sacred valley guide you. Evening at leisure for rest and personal reflection.
Begin your day with a mindful yoga session in a garden framed by the Tepozteco hills. Following a nourishing breakfast, visit the traditional Tepoztlán market—famous for its herbs, natural remedies, and colorful stalls. Explore the Ex-Convent of the Nativity and surrounding alleys before joining a hands-on herbal workshop with a local healer. Prepare your own natural balm or tea blend using regional ingredients. Let the pace of the town deepen your sense of well-being as the day ends.
After breakfast, enjoy a guided nature walk into El Tepozteco National Park. Take in sweeping views and learn about the area's symbolic and ecological richness. The trail invites gentle movement and quiet connection to nature. In the afternoon, join a hands-on creative session with a local artist who works with natural pigments and traditional forms. Through color and texture, explore your inner landscape. Free time in the evening for journaling, contemplation, or simply stargazing from the retreat.
Travel from Tepoztlán to Cuernavaca, the 'City of Eternal Spring', known for its temperate climate and leafy gardens. After a short visit to a colonial botanical garden, settle into your accommodations. In the afternoon, participate in a guided temazcal—a pre-Hispanic steam bath used by ancient Mexicans for cleansing and balance. Inside a clay dome, volcanic stones and herbs generate a warm, purifying environment. This ancestral experience promotes detox, mental clarity, and deep relaxation. Tea and quiet time follow to integrate the journey
Start with a light movement session in a tranquil courtyard setting, easing into the day with breath and gentle flow. Then take a guided walk through Cuernavaca’s historic center, visiting landmarks such as the Palace of Cortés and charming colonial plazas. Learn about the city’s layered history and its role in Mexican culture. Optional visits to a local artisan house or museum offer insight into regional crafts. Spend the afternoon journaling or enjoying a peaceful moment in one of the shaded gardens.
Depart Cuernavaca and make your way to Ixtapan de la Sal, a town revered for its mineral springs and gentle atmosphere. Upon arrival, check in at a spa hotel designed for wellness and rest. Spend your afternoon soaking in thermal waters or experiencing a volcanic clay wrap known for soothing joints and skin. The energy of the town encourages stillness and inward focus. Unwind with herbal tea, light movement, or quiet reading. Evening is free for deep rest or connection with fellow travelers.
Today unfolds at your pace. Walk among the hills, enjoy the spa, or participate in an optional morning breathing session to center your energy. Reflect on the insights gathered through a week of mindful travel and cultural immersion. In the evening, celebrate the journey with a farewell dinner of regional flavors, honoring local ingredients and heartfelt connections. Share stories, laughter, and gratitude in a relaxed and intimate setting before closing the circle of the group experience.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before beginning the return journey to Mexico City. Your guide will accompany you on the comfortable transfer to the airport. As you leave behind the mountains and healing waters, carry with you the quiet strength of Morelos and the refreshed spirit of Ixtapan. The journey doesn’t end here—it lives on in how you walk, breathe, and connect from this point forward.
This itinerary is a guide—but every group is unique. At Adventures Mexico, we personalize each experience based on your interests, wellness goals, and cultural curiosity. Let us design a program that blends gentle travel with authentic connection to the people and landscapes of Morelos and Ixtapan.