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Wellness · Nayarit, Nayarit

Mar de Jade Wellness Retreat Center

  • Price$$$
  • AmbienceBeachfront retreat compound, garden paths, unhurried
  • DurationMulti-day retreat programs (3-14 nights)
  • Rating★ 4.6

Mar de Jade Wellness Retreat Center sits directly on Playa Chacala, a quiet cove on the northern Nayarit coast, and operates as a multi-day retreat compound rather than a day spa. Programs typically run 3 to 14 nights and combine yoga, meditation, and bodywork with organic, farm-to-table meals grown partly on the property's own land.

Mar de Jade Wellness Retreat Center sits directly on Playa Chacala, a quiet cove on the northern Nayarit coast, and operates as a multi-day retreat compound rather than a day spa. Programs typically run 3 to 14 nights and combine yoga, meditation, and bodywork with organic, farm-to-table meals grown partly on the property's own land. The retreat's accommodation ranges from simple guest rooms to beachfront casitas, all built around a low-rise, garden-set layout that keeps the beach and a freshwater pool within a short walk of most rooms. Facilities include open-air yoga palapas, meditation spaces, a massage and treatment area, and communal dining rooms serving the retreat's own produce. Massage therapists and yoga instructors at Mar de Jade come from both Mexican and international backgrounds, and the center has built a long-standing reputation among returning guests for its combination of structured wellness programming and unstructured beach time. Rather than an à la carte treatment menu, most guests book a retreat package that bundles lodging, meals, and a set schedule of classes or workshops, with individual massages available as an add-on. Because Mar de Jade is a retreat center rather than a resort spa, advance reservation is required for any stay, and specific program dates and themes vary through the year, from yoga-focused weeks to broader wellness or Spanish-language immersion retreats. The setting on a relatively undeveloped stretch of coast, away from the denser resort corridor around Punta de Mita, is part of the draw for guests seeking a quieter, more immersive wellness stay in Nayarit.

Treatments

  • yoga retreats
  • meditation
  • massage
  • organic farm-to-table meals

Good to know

Hours
Retreat programs by reservation

Location

Playa Chacala, 63954 Chacala, Nayarit

21.1675, -105.2410 View on map

Highlights

  • Multi-day retreat programs from 3 to 14 nights on Playa Chacala
  • Organic farm-to-table meals grown on the property
  • Open-air yoga palapas and dedicated meditation spaces
  • Beachfront casitas and garden-set accommodation
  • Massage and bodywork available alongside structured retreat programming

Tips for visiting

  • Book retreat packages well in advance, since specific program dates fill up through the year
  • Pack for a quiet, low-development beach setting away from Punta de Mita's resort corridor
  • Confirm whether meals and classes are included in the retreat rate before booking
  • Add individual massage sessions ahead of arrival if available as part of the package
  • Bring yoga or beachwear suited to daily outdoor sessions

Frequently asked questions

Can guests book a single massage without a full retreat package?

Most stays are built around multi-day retreat packages, though individual massages can sometimes be added for guests already staying at the center.

What is included in a typical retreat package?

Packages generally bundle lodging, farm-to-table meals, and a schedule of yoga or wellness classes, varying by the specific program dates.

How far is Mar de Jade from the main Punta de Mita resorts?

The retreat center sits on Playa Chacala to the north, a quieter and less developed stretch of the Nayarit coast than the Punta de Mita resort corridor.

Is the retreat suitable for first-time yoga practitioners?

Programs generally accommodate a range of experience levels, though guests with specific needs should check the program description before booking.