Wellness in the Heart of the Sierra
Tewimake, Colombia
At Tewimake, wellness is experienced with all the senses. The outdoor spa, immersed in the jungle and surrounded by sounds of nature and a pleasant climate, is a haven of deep relaxation. The spa offers therapeutic massages, skin-hydrating wraps and exfoliations, a jacuzzi, and a sauna, all in direct connection with the living nature of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Tewimake is a space to indulge in self-care, leaving behind the fast pace of life, and surrendering to calm. Each treatment is an invitation to breathe slower, feel deeper, and simply be.
Guests can integrate outdoor yoga sessions and expand their experience of connection and balance. In addition, they can walk through the ancestral and natural paths of the Sierra, exploring its cultural memories, its living wisdom, and the deep energy of this sacred territory.
By Tewimake, Colombia
www.tewimakehotel.com
Nature, Serenity, and Balance
Hotel Las Islas, Colombia
Hotel Las Islas offers a truly immersive outdoor wellness experience, surrounded by a private reserve of over 56 acres (23 hectares) of tropical dry forest. Each room includes bicycles, allowing guests to explore the nature trails and observe birds, marmosets, and iguanas in their natural habitat. The hotel also organizes guided walks to the local community and astro-tourism experiences using the hotel’s telescope.
From the private beach, guests can kayak, snorkel, and paddleboard in crystal-clear waters facing the Islas del Rosario National Park. At the Niña Daniela Spa, surrounded by nature, sound baths with Tibetan bowls and gongs are offered. Treatments are performed in open spaces or palm-roofed bungalows, in perfect harmony with the environment. Saltwater pools, fed directly from the sea, complete this wellness experience, inviting rest and renewal in deep connection with nature.
By Hotel Las Islas, Colombia
www.lasislas.com.co
Spirit of the Lagoon
Habitas Bacalar
Our Habitas Bacalar introduced the ‘Spirit of the Lagoon’ package, a four-night immersive retreat designed to reconnect guests with nature, community, and inner balance through the breathtaking beauty of Bacalar’s famed Lagoon of Seven Colours.
Guests can enjoy a guided four-hour private sailing experience, allowing them to enjoy the beauty of the water; choose between a private temazcal or cacao ceremony, each offering a transformative journey that blends ancient traditions with holistic wellness; relax with a 60-minute Janzu water meditation; and enjoy a private sunrise paddleboard tour. In addition, guests can enjoy breakfast at Siete, Our Habitas Bacalar’s signature restaurant, and a private four-course dinner on the Lagoon Deck, dining under the stars, surrounded by Bacalar’s natural beauty.
By Habitas Bacalar, Mexico
www.ourhabitas.com/bacalar
Soul Expansion
El Silencio Lodge & Spa, Costa Rica
Located in the heart of the Costa Rican cloud forest, El Silencio Lodge & Spa offers two unique wellness experiences: Esencia Spa and Samana Wellness Center. Esencia Spa is a sanctuary of serenity surrounded by lush nature. With three treatment rooms and more than 20 therapies – including massages, facials, and body rituals – the spa offers a deeply restorative experience. A special conical room stands out, connecting energetically with the natural environment. In addition, the spa offers a unique hydrotherapy experience with semi-open-air jacuzzis in all rooms, a heated outdoor pool surrounded by nature, and a sauna, ideal for complementing wellness treatments.
Samana Wellness Center, the newest healing space, stands among the treetops with breathtaking views. Every day, the resident specialist guides practices such as yoga, meditation, forest bathing, cacao ceremonies, and sound therapies in an environment that inspires calm and expansion of the soul. El Silencio Lodge & Spa is the ideal place to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with your essence.
By El Silencio Lodge & Spa, Costa Rica
www.elsilenciolodge.com
Forest Bathing
Sentir Natural, Costa Rica
Nature immersive experiences offer a respite from everyday life, quickly bringing us back to the present. Forest bathing – inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku – invites us to connect consciously with the natural environment. It is not about exercising or reaching a destination, but rather walking slowly among trees, awakening the senses, and allowing ourselves to be enveloped by the sounds, aromas, and textures of the forest, the beach, or even an urban park. These practices can reduce stress, strengthen the immune system, improve mood, and provide a deep sense of belonging.
Sentir Natural offers group experiences ranging from a couple of hours to multi-day retreats, combining them with sound baths, mindful breathing practices, and other holistic modalities that facilitate connection with oneself and nature.
By Manuela Siegfried
Certified forest bathing facilitator, Sentir Natural
www.terapiadebosqueynaturaleza.com
