A Cabo Wellness Retreat: Resets for Body and Soul

A Cabo wellness weekend is well worth considering. The road to recovery is a long one, indeed, but dot with many miracles and discoveries for those willing to go the distance. As the world yawns out of hibernation, isolation and long stretches of stress following continuous waves of COVID there may a short cut one can take along this road to unexpects wellness and joy. A mark on the map, for those in the know, should a stop in sunny Los Cabos where wellness and calm await amid tantalizing resorts and sublime wellness treatments for body, mind and soul.  

It is no secret that the last two years have been stressful, whether working from home or trying to manage office needs and meetings safely. Approximately 40 percent of Americans have experience heart-relates concerns since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study from the Cleveland Clinic. Lifestyle changes, stress, increased drinking, weight gain are only some of the symptoms of an out-of-balance life form by the ongoing isolation and worry.

A Cabo Wellness Vacation: Dream Trips 

But business and leisure travelers are hip to the ways of getting their health and life back into shape – and travel is the way forward. According to an American Express Travel Survey release recently, “Travelers are focusing on engaging in positive practices, including wellness activities, giving back to communities, protecting the environment, and more…”

In fact, 65 percent of those asked agree they would rather take their dream vacation than purchase a new car. Some 30 percent were targeting a spa vacation; 15 percent want a trip that integrates meditation. And, of the places those travelers wanted to go, … Mexico was in the top five on the list. 

Los Cabos is ready to serve those traveling for business and pleasure alike for a Cabo wellness break with over-the-top luxury spas to answer every call. The road to wellness in Los Cabos does not have to be a long one or fraught with bumpy complications. Los Cabos – the 20-mile golden corridor between Cabo San Lucas and the sleepy arts village of San Jose del Cabo – is an easy two hour flight from key destinations in the U.S., such as Los Angeles and Phoenix, or a short hop by private air from nearly any location. 

Yet, located at the bottom tip of Baja California and mark by the notable Arch at Land’s End, it is far away enough to be an escape into another realm, another culture and another world of adventure. For those looking to put color and motion back into their life, Los Cabos is the place to start with bucket-list experiences to choose within a treasure trove of travel packages. 

A Cabo Spa Moment: Immersions by the Water

For travelers seeking a Cabo wellness experience, plenty of intriguing possibilities in Los Cabos answers the call. Try sound therapy meditations while sitting on a vibrational floor. Consider natural healing treatments base on ancestral Mexican flowers. Imagine floating on a 1,148-foot waterfront lazy river amid art-murals and a fleet of luxury pool floats. Envision indulging in a water therapy experience that includes dipping in a warm-spring soaking pool, sitting in steam caves and taking a cold rinse to draw on the tradition of using hot and cold water to rejuvenate the body and mind; or make it a seven-step hydrotherapy ceremony that features an ice room, a sensation pool and thermal lounges, among other water-based treatments, to complement a sorely needs massage or body wrap.

Perhaps the moment calls for a Temazcal ritual. This ancient steam lodge concept draws on the healing powers of earth, fire, water, and air to balance body, mind, and spirit. Participants sit in a darkened chamber bathed in aromatic steam to promote deep relaxation and improve circulation. It is here, in this chamber, in this state, that clarity comes, wishes are cast and the gods take care of the rest. 

Only in Los Cabos

Only in Los Cabos can you find a complex spa labyrinth based on the four phases of the moon, the power of the ocean and traditional Mexican folk healing practices. These are woven into comprehensive wellness vacations that range from immersive yoga retreats to the special self-love retreats integrating breathing sessions, mindfulness workshops and various spa treatments.

Enjoy a massage to the sound of waves in an open tent along the sand by the Sea of Cortez. There is yoga in the morning, maybe some Chi Gong after that followed by a breakfast with organic fruits and perfect pancakes and then, possibly a session of meditation backed by an aromatherapy massage. Emerge from it all to feel that all is well with the world and the world is yours again. 

A Cabo wellness vacation is complemented by the healthy assortment of Luxury resorts that make up more than 80 percent of all available lodging in Los Cabos. Whichever resort or package you choose it will no doubt have a healing spa experience to offer that will turn night into day for you and put you back in balance. 

A Cabo Must: Nourishing Body and Soul

But nourishment for the spirit and soul needs to be follows by nourishment for the body and Los Cabos offers a bounty of healthy dining destinations to complete the circle. 

Located at the confluence of the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez, fresh seafood is always on the menu, whether grill over an aromatic fire or douse in succulent Mexican sauces. Farm to table moments amid rolling organic gardens are all the more festive in Los Cabos where the weather is always temperate for al fresco meals serve under lanterns in romantic and family style settings. 

Many resorts offer their own brand or celebrity chef establishments where it is possible to have magnificent signature entree, as well as a six-course degustation or even an authentic hands-on omakase event — and often at a fraction of what it would cost in the U.S. vegan and vegetarian restaurants are also in vogue in Los Cabos with several dedicate establishments to be triy and generous choices to be found on most menus.  

Book enough time into this Cabo vacation – even stay an extra night or two – to fit in luxury brand shopping and the deals to be found. Or make that an exploration of artsy stores in San Jose del Cabo and farther out in the magic art town of Todos Santos. Along the way stop at beautiful, clean and empty beaches that are a Cabo staple. Grab a fish taco from a local taco stand and take in the incredible views. 

Final Words

Should you want to have a magical adventure in nature, consider a side trip to Sol de Mayo Waterfall. This is a rare and enchanting instance of running water in the dry Mediterranean terrain of Baja California Sur. Find a 15-foot waterfall and clear and cold ponds for swimming enclosed by the boulders and cacti of Fox Canyon. And if you come in the right months – namely November — you might be guide by a kaleidoscope of butterflies, as the Monarchs make their way from Canada to Mexico seeking warmth in winter. 

Whichever month you choose to come to Los Cabos, there will be a Cabo miracle or two finding you that will correct your clock, rebalance your chakras and retune your soul. If you need a quick fix, Los Cabos has the packages and the places to help you reset.