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Temazcal Experience
La Punta Zicatela, Puerto Escondido
Location
La Punta Zicatela
From
$900 MXN
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The temazcal is a traditional pre-Hispanic steam bath — known as Temazcalli to the Mexicas and Zumpul-ché to the Mayas — and it has been practiced across Mesoamerica for thousands of years. This temazcal experience in Puerto Escondido is a comprehensive wellness treatment that harmonises your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through ancient healing techniques combined with complementary therapies.
Your experience
What to Expect
The experience takes place at a wellness centre in the La Punta Zicatela area, founded in 2003 and inspired by Mayan heritage. You spend approximately 30 minutes inside the temazcal — a dome-shaped steam bath heated by volcanic stones — engaging in special breathing exercises and joint mobility exercises while relaxing on comfortable loungers wrapped in heat-retaining materials.
The temazcal is complemented by a full programme of traditional therapies:
- Aromatherapy — Revitalise your senses with the burning of myrrh, incense, and copal over hot coals
- Music Therapy — Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of live pre-Hispanic music
- Hydrotherapy — Experience invigorating water jets that stimulate your nervous system
- Full-Body Exfoliation — A gentle scrub with natural clay to rejuvenate your skin
- Personalised Massage — Available in 30, 60, or 90-minute sessions (choose your preferred duration)
Hour by hour
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival — Welcome and Preparation
Arrive at the wellness centre in La Punta Zicatela. Your guide explains the temazcal tradition, its history, and what to expect during the session.
Aromatherapy
The session begins with the burning of myrrh, incense, and copal over hot coals, filling the space with purifying aromas that prepare your body and mind.
Temazcal Steam Bath — 30 Minutes
Enter the temazcal and spend 30 minutes in the steam bath. Engage in guided breathing exercises and joint mobility work while the volcanic stone heat and herb-infused steam deeply relax your body.
Hydrotherapy
After the steam bath, experience invigorating water jets that stimulate your nervous system and circulation.
Clay Exfoliation
Enjoy a full-body scrub with natural clay to remove dead skin and rejuvenate your complexion.
Live Music
Throughout the experience, soothing live pre-Hispanic music accompanies the therapies, deepening the meditative atmosphere.
Personalised Massage
Complete the experience with a personalised massage — choose from 30, 60, or 90 minutes depending on how deeply you want to relax.
What makes it special
Highlights
Ancient pre-Hispanic traditionA healing ritual with roots in Mexica and Mayan cultures, practised for thousands of years
Five complementary therapiesAromatherapy, music therapy, hydrotherapy, clay exfoliation, and massage in one session
Live pre-Hispanic musicTraditional instruments create a deeply meditative soundtrack
Natural clay exfoliationRejuvenate your skin with a gentle full-body scrub
Personalised massageChoose 30, 60, or 90 minutes to complete your wellness journey
Holistic healingA comprehensive tool for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being
All set
What's Included
Temazcal steam bath (approximately 30 minutes)
Aromatherapy with myrrh, incense, and copal
Live pre-Hispanic music therapy
Hydrotherapy with water jets
Full-body natural clay exfoliation
Personalised massage (duration chosen at booking)
Pack light
What to Bring
Swimsuit — you will be in the steam bath and water therapies
Change of dry clothes for after the session
Towel
Water bottle — hydrate well before and after
Cash for tips
Before you book
Good to Know
Transportation is NOT included;
the wellness centre is in the La Punta Zicatela area of Puerto Escondido. It is easily reachable by taxi or on foot from most accommodations in La Punta or Zicatela.
Prices start from $900 MXN per person;
the final price depends on the massage duration you choose (30, 60, or 90 minutes). Contact us on WhatsApp for exact pricing.
No prior experience needed;
the therapists guide you through every step. The experience is suitable for beginners and wellness enthusiasts alike.
Not recommended for certain health conditions;
if you have heart conditions, high blood pressure, are pregnant, or have claustrophobia, please consult with us before booking. The steam bath involves intense heat.
Hydrate well before your session;
drink plenty of water in the hours leading up to the experience. The steam bath will cause significant sweating.
Both private and group experiences available;
contact us on WhatsApp to arrange a private session or to book for a group.
The experience is deeply relaxing;
many guests describe feeling profoundly calm and rejuvenated afterwards. Plan some quiet time after your session rather than rushing to the next activity.
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