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TURN YOUR LOS CABOS VACATION INTO A WELLNESS RETREAT WITH ANCIENT HEALING PRACTICES AND MODERN LUXURIES.

By Shayne Benowitz

Traditions of ancestral healing on the Baja peninsula date back to the time of the Mayans, but modern-day luxury resorts and spas in Los Cabos allow visitors to tap into this ancient selfcare wisdom in new and exciting ways. Known as Curanderismo, Mexico’s folkloric healing traditions are carried out in temazcal sweat lodge ceremonies presided over by a shaman where herbs are steamed and songs are chanted in a purifying ritual.

From age-old traditions to cutting-edge reinterpretations and hydrotherapy journeys to results-oriented treatments, you’ll find a wealth of options to unwind and revitalize. Whether you’re into sunset yoga on the rooftop or a boot camp on the beach at dawn, inspiring panoramas add to the transformative wellness experience.

FOLKLORIC WELLNESS TRADITIONS

Perched on the cliffs overlooking Cabo San Lucas Bay, Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences is a sprawling oasis designed in a traditional Mexican hacienda style. Its on-site Milagro Wellness Spa embraces the culture’s ancestral healing arts wisdom. Their traditional Mayan temazcal ceremony is set in a stone igloo-shaped sweat lodge with a labyrinth at its entrance. Inside, elements of water, fire, air, and earth combine for a purifying ritual. Milagro, which means miracle, offers a wide range of massages, facials, body treatments, and yoga classes. The spa’s indoor-outdoor oasis spans a tranquil pool and a restorative Jacuzzi beneath barrel-vaulted ceilings.

The Waldorf Astoria is synonymous with sophisticated luxury, and its Los Cabos Pedregal resort lives up to that reputation. The whitewashed resort blends seamlessly into Los Cabos’ rugged coastal landscape. The Waldorf Astoria Spa offers the practice of Curanderismo, an ancient Mexican tradition. Drawing inspiration from lunar cycles and

DID YOU KNOW?

The temazcal, Mexico’s oldest spa tradition, is an ancient steam lodge that relies on the healing powers of earth, fire, water, and air to balance body, mind, and spirit. While in the dark, participants are immersed in an aromatic steam bath, which promotes deep relaxation and improved circulation. the sea, a menu of Mexican folk healing and wellness therapies includes the Indigenous Herbal Detox, which involves an herbal energy cleanse, mud wrap, and detoxifying massage with rosemary oil. There’s also a menu of luscious soak rituals where spagoers bathe and cleanse with care, such as a hydrating seaweed treatment, hibiscus bath salts, body polish, and oil while sipping organic tea by candlelight in a black algae face mask.

The Jasha Spa at the JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa has created an updated take on the traditional Mayan temazcal sweat lodge. Spanning more than 20,000 square feet, the modernist spa is designed in sharp angles with indooroutdoor facilities spanning a garden and patio, vitality pools, and private Jacuzzis. With treatments ranging from Ayurvedicinspired massages to facials and body wraps, Jasha provides the full pampering experience. The on-site Mimah Fitness Center offers classes like salsa dancing, vinyasa yoga, cardio boxing, and guided morning beach walks.

SUBLIME SPAS

The intimate Currents Spa at The Cape, A Thompson Hotel, is nestled into a natural rock formation at the base of the cliffs that overlook

Cabo San Lucas Bay. Here, an oasis of hot and cold plunge pools, cabanas, a steam room, and a sauna await with dazzling ocean views. Choose from Currents’ signature massage, facial, or detox ritual that exfoliates with Dead Sea salts and essential oils, and a body wrap made with organic honey and aloe. A weekly calendar of fitness classes ranges from yoga and Pilates to circuit training on the rooftop with panoramic views of the sea and personal training sessions.

Designed in a modern hacienda style, Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort is awash in

neutral tones and natural materials for a tranquil and luxurious seaside escape. The on-site Eforea Spa features indoor-outdoor facilities, drawing inspiration from the region’s naturally calming elements. Offerings include massages, facials, and body treatments with marine elements and native herbs beneath an outdoor bungalow after a steam room session or dip in the whirlpool. Their fitness center boasts magnificent ocean views with an indoor-outdoor movement studio for yoga or private training sessions. In addition to the golf course, the resort also features two tennis courts and fitness classes at the beach

and pool.

Health and wellness are a priority at the adults-only Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos. At the upscale Blanc Spa, a hydrotherapy journey is designed to highlight the healing properties of water through a sauna, ice room, steam room, sensation showers, heated hammam lounges, and more. Then indulge in a Blanc Signature treatment, whether it be a multisensory massage journey, an advanced lifting facial with hyaluronic acid, or the Pitaya Wrap with a body scrub made from local dragon fruit. Active guests will enjoy a fitness center with spinning, TRX, yoga, Pilates, and personal trainers. Paddle board yoga and aquatic spinning classes are also offered.

The Aura Spa at Tesoro Los Cabos resort has created a true sanctuary for relaxation. With a range of facials, body treatments, and massages, it’s their signature Aura Harmony Massage that truly melts tension away by combining multiple techniques, including stretching, hot stones, and reflexology. Their on-site gym is home to state-ofthe-art equipment, making it easy to stay on top of your fitness regimen.