The Experience
An adults-only retreat for seekers, healers, and earth-lovers.
Set amidst the mystical Puuc landscape, this retreat honors cacao as a sacred plant and portal to presence. Led by Gabriela Rocha Caballero — author of My Mama's Healing Soups, founder of Suddha Prem, and curator of Be a Conscious Traveler — you’ll embark on an unforgettable journey inside a working cacao plantation, just steps from the ancient pyramids of Uxmal.
Each day invites you into a rhythm of cacao ceremonies and tastings, immersion in ancestral Mayan traditions, and mindful nature experiences woven into the sacred land of Uxmal — a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of the Yucatán.
Savor the Journey
of a Traditional Cacao Ceremony
Reconnect with Your Authentic Self
Awaken Your Heart
Connect to Ancestry
The Curated Experience
A soulful immersion in ritual, culture, and reconnection.
From cacao ceremonies to ancient pyramids, this adults-only journey is designed to nourish your spirit, awaken your senses, and ground you in ancestral wisdom. Every detail — from lodging to land-based practices — has been intentionally selected to honor the rhythms of nature, culture, and the heart.
Location: The Lodge at Uxmal, Yucatán, Mexico
Spring Break: March 28 – April 5, 2026
Summer Break: June 13 – 21, 2026
Duration: 8 nights / 9 days
Capacity: 12 adults
Investment: $6,000 USD per person
All-inclusive, adults-only geotourism experience
What’s Included
Accommodations
2 nights at Casa de Balam, a rustic-luxury boutique hotel in historic Mérida
6 nights at The Lodge at Uxmal, a regenerative sanctuary steps from the pyramids
Wellness & Inner Work
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1 Traditional Heart-Awakening Cacao Ceremony
Begin the journey with a sacred ritual to open the heart and awaken presence.
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Sunrise Visit to Oro Maya Mayaland Plantation
Walk among cacao trees in the early light, learning from the land that nourishes us.
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Guided Walking Meditation Through the Pyramids
Move mindfully after your cacao tasting — a contemplative ritual in sacred space.
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1 Holistic Counseling & Wellness Session (via Zoom)
A private intention-setting session before the retreat to align mind, body, and spirit.
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Journaling Circles with Cacao
Gather in community to reflect, write, and integrate through gentle, guided journaling — supported by the heart medicine of cacao.
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Signed Copy of My Mama’s Healing Soups
A soulful gift to nourish your path — with recipes, reflections, and ancestral flavor.
Cultural & Ceremonial Immersion
Private guided tour of Uxmal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Evening experience: Light & Sound Show at the ruins
Tailored guided tour of the Puuc Route: Kabah, Sayil, Xlapak, and Labná
Ecotourism & Adventure
Visit to the Chocolate Museum
Daily nature walks
❤️ Giving Back
Social Responsibility Excursion
We’ll visit the nearby Mayan village of San Simón to personally deliver donated school supplies and clothing — a gesture of gratitude to the land and its people.
Nourishment
All meals included: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Regional, seasonal, and farm-to-table cuisine
Light, healthy, and delicious dishes crafted with intention
(Drinks not included)
Seamless Travel
Private group transportation included:
• Mérida Airport → Casa de Balam
• Casa de Balam → Uxmal
• Uxmal → Mérida Airport
• All local transfers during the retreat
We coordinate arrival/departure times for ease.
This retreat is curated for adults seeking depth, stillness, and connection — an invitation to realign with your inner rhythm through cacao, sacred sites, and community.
A retreat that nourishes body, mind, and spirit
Flexible Payment Options
To reserve your space or join the waitlist, please complete our short registration form, which includes:
• Conduct & Behavior Agreement
• Terms and Conditions (Our Contract)
• A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 to hold your place
Please Note
• Travel insurance is required for all participants
• This is an adults-only retreat
• Space is limited — early registration is highly encouraged
Early Bird Investment
$5,500 USD per guest – Single Occupancy
Available: May 15 – December 5, 2025
Standard Investment
$6,000 USD per guest – Single Occupancy
Applies to bookings after December 5, 2025
Payment Plan Options
We offer a flexible 3-part payment plan to support your journey:
Option 1: Pay in Full
• One-time full payment of $5,500 or $6,000 (depending on when you register)
Option 2: Flexible 20/40/40 Plan
• 20% Deposit ($1,000) to reserve your spot
• 40% Mid-Payment (due 4–6 weeks later)
• 40% Final Payment due by January 30, 2026
No added fees. You'll receive reminders and personalized support at each stage.
RESERVE NOW
Choose the option that is best for you and reserve your spot today!
Cacao Retreat Uxmal
An adults-only retreat rooted in ancestral wisdom, and mindful living.
This Package Cost
Does Not Include
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Roundtrip airfare to Mexico.
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Passports and travel health insurance (required for all participants).
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Drinks and alcoholic beverages.
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Laundry services, telephone calls, or personal expenses.
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A la carte meals outside of the group meals provided.
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Food and drinks during independent town visits.
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Extra tours, spa services, or additional activities not listed in the retreat program.
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Any expenses due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, cancellations, or personal emergencies.
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Overweight baggage fees.
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Additional hotel nights, meals, spa services, or personal travel expenses before or after retreat dates.
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Gratuities and tips for guides, drivers, and staff.
Journeying through
ancient Maya Culture
Join the Waitlist — Be the First to Know
Breath in Serenity, Exhale Adventure
and Blend with Echoes of Ancestry
Rest in a Sacred
Cacao Grove & Eco-Lodge
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
Relaxation and Community Time
Simple Garden-to-table cooking
24/7 Support
24/7 dedicated, professional and compassionate concierge support during the retreat.
About your guide + Testimonials
Gabriela Rocha Caballero
Artist • Author • Eco-Educator • Retreat Curator
Gabriela Rocha Caballero is an artist, author, sustainable tourism advocate, and mindful educator with over 20 years of experience in public relations, eco-tourism, storytelling, sustainability, and wellness practices.
She is the creator of Tiny Chefs Around the World, I AM LOVE, and Cosmic Art & Nature Explorers — three beloved children’s programs now thoughtfully combined into this one-of-a-kind summer retreat.
As the founder of Suddha Prem, a holistic lifestyle brand, and author of the cookbook memoir My Mama’s Healing Soups, Gabriela is passionate about helping children connect with nature, culture, and their inner light through food, art, and mindful movement.
Wellness Class and Coloring Cookbook Testimonial.
A garden-to-table cookbook memoir. Testimonial.
Uxmal Retreat Testimonial.
Wellness Class and Coloring Cookbook Testimonial.
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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