You don’t need a 10-day retreat to feel renewed. Here’s how to get the most out of a short trip.
Tulum is one of the few places where you can show up with a carry-on and leave with a full-body reset. In May—when the weather is warm and the crowds are low—you can enjoy a quieter, more spacious experience that doesn’t require a long retreat or tight schedule.
This guide outlines exactly how to make the most of a 3-day wellness escape rooted in rest, nature, and simplicity.
Stay in La Veleta for Quiet Vibes
Hotel Era is located in La Veleta, just outside the busiest tourist zones. Here, the vibe is more local, more nature-based, and less commercial.
Bonus:
Still just 10–20 minutes from beaches, cenotes, and the best wellness studios.
Book One Massage + One Ceremony in Advance
You don’t need a packed itinerary. Just plan for one physical treatment and one energetic reset.
- Massage at Hotel Era Spa (customizable to your preferences)
- Ceremony options include sound baths at Holistika or sweat lodges at Yaan Wellness
Visit a Cenote Mid-Morning
Avoid crowds and heat with a morning swim at:
- Cenote Cristalino
- Cenote Escondido
These are within 20 minutes of the hotel and feel private in the early hours.
Save Evenings for Rooftop Drinks and Rest
Instead of beach parties, opt for mocktails on the terrace. Hotel Era and Holistika both host evening wind-downs, perfect for journaling, conversation, or moon-watching.
Sample 3-Day Wellness Itinerary
Day 1: Check-in → sauna → rooftop meditation
Day 2: Cenote swim → massage → dinner at Botanica
Day 3: Morning yoga → sound bath → pack and reset
Sources & Citations:
- Holistika Tulum
- Yaan Wellness
- Cenote Cristalino
- Cenote Escondido
- Botanica Garden Café
