Journeying through Ancient Maya Culture
Tiny Chefs in the Land of the Maya
A Family Retreat at Uxmal
Location: Uxmal & The Puuc Route, Yucatán, México.
Retreat Dates: Spring Break & Summer Break 2026
→ Exact dates announced soon. Join the waitlist for first access to dates, details, and pricing.
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Payment Plans Available
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All participants must secure travel insurance prior to attending
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It will fit perfectly within elementary school breaks!
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Spaces are limited
Waitlist members receive early access to registration, special bonuses, and full details before the public release.
The Experience
Join us for an unforgettable family journey to Uxmal — where the ancient pyramid of the Dwarf will guide you to blend with nature and experience staying in a cacao plantation, and explore the true meaning of ecotourism and regenerative farms, while you and your family learn simple garden-to-table cooking traditions, and nature-based learning become a living classroom.
This retreat invites families to slow down, reconnect, and experience hands-on learning rooted in family relaxation, food, culture, and the Earth.
Expect laughter, creativity, shared meals, and meaningful moments under the Yucatán sky.
Highlights
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Family Cooking Workshops — Local, Mexican and Maya traditions
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Exploring Uxmal & The Puuc Route pyramids with local guides
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Visits to cacao museum, “Light & Sound Show” & “Give back to the Land”
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Nature-based crafts & mindful movement for kids & parents
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Stargazing, storytelling & ancestral wisdom sharing
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Hands-on sustainability lessons — permaculture, gardening & eco-living
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Movie nights
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Dance night
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Eco-luxury accommodations for families in the heart of the Puuc region
Who This Is For
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Families craving more than a spring or summer vacation — a journey of connection.
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Parents raising conscious, curious kids who love learning and nature.
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Families looking to learn the real meaning of sustainable tourism, and enjoy slow, meaningful travel rooted in wellness, culture, and sustainability.
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Want a joyful, meaningful adventure beyond typical tourism
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Value food education, sustainability, and ancestral wisdom
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Are looking for a family-friendly retreat that nourishes body, mind, and spirit
Chat with us!
Look for the green chat icon on the lower right side of this page, or send me an email at: gabriela@covolv.org
Start a conversation with us anytime!
Experience an Adventurer's Paradise
in Uxmal's
Archaeological Site and Cacao Plantation.
Imagine an unforgettable group journey, that embraces mindfulness and sustainable practices while sharing a fresh aromatic cup of ceremonial organic cacao amidst lush greenery and culture.
A Curated Experience
We want committed participants who align with our values of compassion, respect, and a shared commitment to personal and collective growth. We believe that the right group dynamic is essential for creating an atmosphere of trust, respect, and deep learning.
The Process
In order to reserve a spot in an upcoming eco tour retreat, or join a waitlist you will have to fill out a form that includes: The Conduct and Behavior Agreement, Terms and Conditions and a non-refundable $1,000 deposit that will hold your space.
This agreement ensures that everyone who joins us is committed and dedicated to maintaining the high standards of attitude and participation that make our retreats exceptional.
Reserve Now
Spaces are limited, and our retreats fill quickly. If you believe this journey is for you, we invite you to fill the form, and pay a non-refundable deposit. We look forward to welcoming you to a life-changing experience.
10 Reasons Why Our Uxmal Cacao Retreat Will Help You Embrace Ancestral Knowledge and Find Peace
VISIT THE MAGICAL ROUTE PUUC, IMMERSE IN THE CULTURE OF A CACAO PLANTATION AND PRACTICE MINDFULNESS.
Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal
The Mayan town of Uxmal, in Yucatán, was founded c. A.D. 700 and had some 25,000 inhabitants. The layout of the buildings, which date from between 700 and 1000, reveals a knowledge of astronomy. The Pyramid of the Soothsayer, as the Spaniards called it, or The Magician, dominates the ceremonial centre, which has well-designed buildings decorated with a profusion of symbolic motifs and sculptures depicting Chaac, the god of rain. The ceremonial sites of Uxmal, Kabah, Labna and Sayil are considered the high points of Mayan art and architecture.
INSIDE YOUR DAILY ICE MOCHA OR HOT CHOCOLATE LIES A TRADITION RICH WITH CULTURE.
A cup of cacao shared with friends and good conversation can lift your spirits on both sad days and happy sunny ones.
Inside your hot chocolate or cacao protein shake lies a tradition rich with culture. A cup of ceremonial cacao shared with friends in ceremony guides you to find inner peace and connect with a higher consciousness. Cacao, in particular, impacts our brain's blood flow by widening the blood vessels, allowing more blood and oxygen to reach the brain. This boosts brain health, cognitive function, and attention.
A cup of traditional ancestral ceremonial cacao takes us on a journey of happiness. It nourishes our bodies and soul, providing physical health, invigoration, and spiritual and emotional benefits.
DURING THIS PILGRIMAGE OF THE SOUL YOU WILL:
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Have the opportunity to reconnect with nature, and embrace togetherness while walking in the serene sustainable beauty of Uxmal and the Puuc route, a magical Archeological Site, the land of the Mayas.
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Embrace the serene pre-Hispanic magic of this Maya route town, dive inside your heart and truly listen.
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Immediately awaken your heart, while setting new resolutions and trip intentions.
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Disconnect and reconnect with nature, embrace togetherness, and delve into the rich heritage of the ancestral Mayan cultures.
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Discover the essence of Mayan farming, geotourism, cultural activities and savory delicious tropical fruits from the resort's plantation.
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Rest, journal, meditate, pray, chant, sleep, and swim while overlooking the top of the Magician Pyramid. The Lodge is located only a few steps from Uxmal.
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Love your life and experience an authentic cup of ceremonial cacao and visit the cacao museum.
Reconnect with Your Authentic Self
Awaken Your Heart
Connect to Acestry
Uxmal Ecotour Package
Location: The Lodge at Uxmal.
Uxmal, Yucatan. Mexico.
🗓️ Retreat Dates:
Spring Break: Saturday, March 28th - Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Summer Break: Saturday, June 13th - Sunday, 21st, 2026
Package: 8 nights, 9 days
All inclusive Geotourism Package Includes:
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2-nights, Rustic Luxury Hotel accommodations at Casa de Balam in Merida.
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6-nights, Rustic Luxury Lodge accommodations
Wellness Activities:
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1 Heart-Awakening Traditional Cacao Ceremony
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Wake up with the sun, and visit to the Oro Maya, Mayaland Plantation, a guided walking meditation
Cultural Activities:
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1 tailor-made, private guided tours to Uxmal, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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1 Uxmal: Light and Sound Show
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1 tailor-made, private guided tour to Puuc Route Archeological Area
Ecotourism and Adventure Tourism:
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1 visit to the Chocolate Museum
Give back to the land:
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Social Responsible Tour
We will donate School Supplies/clothes to San Simon, a nearby Mayan Community.
All meals:
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American Breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Delicious, light and healthy traditional regional farm-to-table foods, made with local ingredients. Drinks are not included.
Private Transportation:
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Private transportation from the Merida Airport to Casa de Balam. From Casa de Balam to Uxmal and from Uxmal to Merida Airport. (we will coordinate arrivals and departures).
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Local Private transportation during the tours in the area.
Travelers: 12
Price: $6,000 USD per person.
Savor the Journey of a Traditional Cacao Ceremony
Package Cost does NOT include:
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Roundtrip Airfare to Mexico.
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Passports & Travel Health Insurance (required).
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Drinks & alcoholic beverages.
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Laundry Services, Telephone calls.
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Food and drinks during town visits.
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Extra tours, spa services or activities.
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Any loss or expenses resulting from unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays/cancellations.
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Overweight baggage charges.
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Extra hotel days, travel expenses, spa services before or after our retreat dates.
Learn in the land of the Mayas, who adored nature and sought to live in total harmony
Breath in Serenity, Exhale Adventure
and Blend with Echoes of Ancestry
The Itinerary
Itinerary Disclaimer
As you can see our itinerary is a delicious immersion in the heart of the flow of a coffee plantation in the sierras. In Uxmal, we will be practicing mindfulness and relaxation and honoring ancestral knowledge.
As we know, traveling can bring unexpected surprises. The locations, timing, events are subject to change.
During our pilgrimages we embrace celebration, we honor respect and taking deep breaths.
Thanks you for your understanding and participation.
About this amazing Uxmal experience
Immerse in Nature and History
Located across from the Uxmal Pyramids and Temples, The Lodge at Uxmal is a historic resort with a working plantation, as well as two outdoor swimming pools, open year round and the adjacent Choco-Story Cacao and Chocolate Museum.
Experience Eco Tourism and Rutas Comunitarias
Learn the story of Chocolate, one of the Maya’s gifts to the world, and see actual cacao trees growing on the grounds.
Guided by historians you will immerse in authentic geotourism while soaking in ancestral knowledge and magnificent views.
Refine Holistic Thinking
You will refine your own ability to see the big picture and interconnections between different aspects of a problem or situation. Look for the opportunities and the diversity of things.
Gain Skills
Sustainable Living
Community Building
Cooperativism
24/7 Support
24/7 dedicated, professional and compassionate concierge support during the retreat.
About Us
Contact us
Chat with us! Look for the chat icon on the lower right side of this page, or send me an email at: gabriela@covolv.org
Start a conversation with us anytime!
10 Reasons Why Our Uxmal Cacao Retreat Will Help You Embrace Ancestral Knowledge and Find Peace
10 Reasons Why Our Cuetzalan Coffee Retreat Will Help You Embrace Sustainable Living and Find Peace
ABOUT UXMAL
The famous archeological Zone of Uxmal is so close you walk to it. Experience the wonders of this UNESCO World Heritage site, home to arguably the most exquisite examples of late Mayan art and architecture. Wonder at the Pyramid of the Magician, the only pyramid in either the New World or the Old with an elliptical base and rounded sides. Explore a half-dozen more incredible structures left behind centuries ago. Frank Lloyd Wright, America’s foremost architect during the 20th Century, considered Uxmal to be one of humanity’s grandest architectural achievements.Then, visit Kabah, an archaeological site considered as the second largest religious center in the Puuc area which houses an important collection of masks dedicated to Chaac, the Mayan God of rain. Sightseeing both sites accompanied by a certified guide.
THE LODGE AT UXMAL
Located across from the Uxmal Pyramids and Temples, The Lodge at Uxmal is a historic resort with a working plantation, as well as two outdoor swimming pools, open year round and the adjacent Choco-Story Cacao and Chocolate Museum. Learn the story of Chocolate, one of the Maya’s gifts to the world, and see actual cacao trees growing on the grounds. One of the most beautiful resorts in Yucatan!
GABRIELA ROCHA CABALLERO
Join Gabriela Rocha Caballero, author of "My Mamas's Healing Soups" on an unforgettable journey to Cuetzalan del Progreso, nestled in a cloud forest inside a coffee plantation and cooperative in the Sierra of Puebla.
Gabriela is the founder of Suddha Prem, the specialized experience curator behind Be a Conscious Traveler and the Co-founder of COVOLV.
Your Reservation
and Participation
in our pilgrimages, retreats, yatras, and eco-tours help to maintain the local projects, programs and cooperatives of these of amazing indigenous communities.
Sustainable tourism is a concept that covers the complete tourism experience, including economic freedom, social equity, sustainable models and environmental issues, as well as cultural diversity and early education and animal rights education programs among other needs.
Thank you for traveling with us!
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