Day 1-2: Riviera Maya
Begin in Mayakoba, where the jungle meets the Caribbean
Tucked into a network of crystalline lagoons and mangroves on the Yucatán Peninsula, Mayakoba feels like a secret the jungle has chosen to keep. The pace is gentle and the days are shaped by the rhythm of the tides and the warmth of the people who call this coast home. Begin your journey at Rosewood Mayakoba, reached from Cancún International Airport.
Day 1
AN ECO-TOUR THROUGH THE LAGOON
Set out by electric boat, gliding through the crystalline lagoons that give Mayakoba its name. Accompanied by sustainability experts, learn to read the mangroves, taking in the rich flora and fauna of a natural habitat that has thrived for generations. This is an immersion narrated by someone who understands its every secret.
Mayakoba Lagoon
A HANDPAN CEREMONY ON THE CENOTE DECK
By late morning, make your way to the Cenote Deck at Sense, A Rosewood Spa, where the echo of handpans drifts across the water. The instrument’s resonant tones seem to rise from the limestone itself, and the day slows beautifully around the sound.
Rosewood Mayakoba, Ctra. Federal Cancún-Playa del Carmen KM 298 Solidaridad, Quintana Roo, Mexico
LUNCH WITH THE CHEF AT LA CEIBA GARDEN & KITCHEN
Rosewood Mayakoba
At La Ceiba Garden & Kitchen, our culinary team opens the kitchen for a light cooking demonstration built around artisan ingredients and produce from Mestiza de Indias, a collective dedicated to preserving Mexico’s heritage. Work alongside him, then sit down to a meal and conversation that celebrate both land and technique.
A MATCH ON THE MAYAKOBA COURTS
Rosewood Mayakoba
Take to the courts for an expert lesson with a resident tennis pro. Those who prefer two wheels can trade the racket for a bike ride along the jungle trails, the canopy overhead and the lagoons never far from view.
LA ISLA SECRETA AFTER DARK
Rosewood Mayakoba
When night falls, a hidden boat carries you to La Isla Secreta, a clandestine cocktail bar accessible only by water and devoted to heritage Mexican distillates. The apothecary-inspired bar features small-batch agave spirits, local gin and whiskey and sugar cane distillates like rum and charanda to reveal the depth of heritage Mexican spirits and cocktail culture.
Day 2
THE SACRED WATERS OF TULUM
Rise early and venture to a protected eco-park, where cenotes and underground rivers unique to the Yucatán held profound spiritual significance for the Maya. Together with an expert guide, descend into these cathedral-like caverns and float through the clearest of waters.
Cenote Chikin Ha, Carretera Federal 307, Km 267, 77710 Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, Mexico
THE TULUM RUINS AND DOWNTOWN TULUM
Carretera Federal Cancún–Chetumal Km 230, 307, 77780 Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Walk the ramparts of the Tulum Ruins, the only Maya site built along the Mexican Caribbean coast, discovering stone temples where history and ocean views meet. Then head toward downtown Tulum, where your guide reveals the details that give this stretch of coast its character.
AN ALEBRIJE PAINTING WORKSHOP AT JARDIN FRUTAL
Rosewood Mayakoba
In the afternoon, return to the artistry of the region at Jardin Frutal, where you paint your own alebrije, the fantastical carved creatures beloved as a Rosewood Mayakoba turndown amenity. The work is meditative, the colors vivid, and the finished product is yours to bring home.
WINE TASTING AT PUNTA BONITA
Rosewood Mayakoba
Close your first chapter and taste the Caribbean in its purest form. Perched along a stretch of powder-soft beach, Punta Bonita presents a selection of curated wines, which are best paired with locally and sustainably sourced ceviche and raw bar specialties.
Discover Mexico
Experience Mexico through a more soulful lens, with time to discover four distinctive Rosewood destinations at an unhurried pace.
Day 3-4: Riviera Nayarit
Fly West to Mandarina, where the jungle tumbles into the Pacific
Turn toward Nayarit, a stretch of coast where the Sierra Madre meets the sea. Mandarina’s beaches are edged by jungle, its hilltops crowned with treehouse architecture. This is a place of horses and surf, of birdsong and breaking waves. Make your way to Rosewood Mandarina, reached from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).
Day 3
A MORNING ON THE PACIFIC
Take off from Canalan Beach by boat for a guided ocean adventure with Sebastien Melani, whether an e-foil session that lifts you above the surface or a spearfishing expedition into the open water.
Carretera Federal Libre, 63724 Nayarit, Nayarit, Mexico
THE MARA’KAME JOURNEY
By late morning, the energy turns inward with the Mara’kame Journey, a signature wellness experience at Asaya Spa led by a spa therapist that moves through a cleansing ritual and a peyote balm. Those who wish to go further can add the Atelier, a hands-on session crafting a bespoke balm from local and culturally significant ingredients.
Rosewood Mandarina, Carretera Federal Libre 200 Tepic-Puerto Vallarta, El Monteón, Municipio de Compostela, Nayarit, C.P. 63724, Mexico
A TORTILLA CLASS AT LA COCINA
Rosewood Mandarina
At midday, gather with the chef at La Cocina for a traditional tortilla-making demonstration, followed by a taco lunch by the ocean built around Nayarit-style ingredients and techniques. It is cooking at its most elemental, and its most satisfying.
THE RETURN OF THE TURTLES
Rosewood Mandarina
As evening approaches, walk to the shore to release baby turtles back into the North Pacific, a small act that connects you to the rhythms of this fertile coast.
COCKTAILS AND SUSHI AT TOPPU BAR
Rosewood Mandarina
End the day high above the coastline at Toppu Bar, a mountaintop Japanese restaurant where Nayarit ingredients meet Latin American flavors. Sake, Japanese whiskey and agave spirits accompany the kind of conversation that lingers.
Day 4
A SACRED TREES HIKE AND MEDITATION
Begin with a gentle morning outing through the jungle, ocean vistas opening between the branches. The walk ends in stillness beneath the ancient Parota tree, where a guided meditation invites you to slow down and reconnect.
Rosewood Mandarina
AN ART TOUR OF SAN PANCHO
By late morning, drive 20 minutes to San Pancho, a colorful town where art, design and community blend into every street. A guided tour, curated to focus on craft and creativity, reveals the spirit of the place.
Av. Tercer Mundo, San Francisco, Nayarit, Mexico
A PAELLA EXPERIENCE AT BUENA ONDA
Rosewood Mandarina
At the beachfront restaurant Buena Onda, a lively chef-led paella lunch unfolds with flamenco music, family-style dining and sangria. It is a celebration of place, shared and savored.
A VISIT TO THE MANDARINA APIARY
Rosewood Mandarina
In the afternoon, visit the resort’s own apiary, a beekeeping operation dedicated to preserving local bee culture and producing honey of real distinction. It is a quiet lesson in how this land sustains itself.
A CLOSING CEREMONY AND POLO MATCH
Carretera Federal Libre, 63724 Nayarit, Nay., Mexico
Close your time in Nayarit at the Mandarina Polo & Equestrian Club, where the final match of the polo season plays out across the fields. As the light softens, sunset cocktails showcasing heritage Mexican spirits make a fitting farewell to the Pacific.
Discover Mexico
Experience Mexico through a more soulful lens, with time to discover four distinctive Rosewood destinations at an unhurried pace.
Day 5-6: San Miguel de Allende
Ascend to San Miguel de Allende
Leave the coast behind and rise into the central highlands, where the light sharpens and the air turns crisp. San Miguel de Allende is a city built for wandering, its rose-hued cathedral presiding over a maze of cobblestone lanes, hidden courtyards and ateliers where craft has been practiced for generations. Settle into Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, reached via Querétaro Intercontinental Airport.
Day 5
A MORNING AT THE MAYANZA BATHS
Begin in the soothing ritual of the Mayanza Baths, where mineral-rich waters invite deep relaxation. Surrounded by nature, it is a restorative way to ease into the highlands.
Camino Hacia Xote A Solo 10, Minutos del Centro, 37880 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
AN ARTISAN BRASS WORKSHOP
Next, visit a traditional brass workshop by local artisan Ricardo Marquez, observing the artisanal process behind historically rich pieces and gaining insight into the craftsmanship that inspires elements found throughout the hotel.
H. Colegio Militar 36, Col. Guadalupe, Alfonso Esparza Oteo, San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
A TASTING MENU AT 1826 RESTAURANT
Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
Return for a five-course tasting menu at 1826 Restaurant, where a sense of place and San Miguel’s traditions come to life through Mexican cuisine and seasonal ingredients.
A MOJIGANGAS WORKSHOP
Casa de las Mojigangas, San Francisco 62, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
In the afternoon, step into a hands-on workshop with Hermes Arroyo, owner of the Casa de las Mojigangas, where the craftsmanship and tradition behind these towering festival figures celebrate the spirit and color of local culture.
A MEZCAL TASTING
Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
Close the day with a guided mezcal tasting that explores the spirit’s diverse expressions. Each pour reveals its origins, craftsmanship and the heritage rooted in Mexico’s agave traditions, one sip at a time.
Day 6
A MORNING AT RANCHO XOTOLAR
Drive out to the Morín family ranch, where Tomas Morín, one of the owner’s sons, shares the history and traditions of the property. Milk a cow, make fresh cheese and experience a way of life deeply rooted in the land.
Rancho Xotolar, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
THE HISTORY OF MARIACHI
Zona Centro, Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende
Discover the artistry of mariachi through a conversation with a local performer, who shares insights into the craft and its cultural significance in San Miguel de Allende.
FÁBRICA LA AURORA
Fabrica La Aurora, Calzada de la Aurora S/N, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
At midday, explore Fábrica La Aurora, once a historic textile mill and now a vibrant art destination. Wander its industrial corridors and curated galleries, uncovering the creative spirit that redefines this iconic space.
DOS BÚHOS VINEYARD
Junto a Zirandaro, Carretera San Miguel de Allende - Buenavista, San Felipe Km. 2.8, 37880 San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
As the day slows into golden hour, drive to the family-owned Dos Búhos vineyard, home to a collection of organic wines and an artistic cellar where sound becomes an expression of life. Linger over a glass with the sommelier, reflecting on a day well spent.
Discover Mexico
Experience Mexico through a more soulful lens, with time to discover four distinctive Rosewood destinations at an unhurried pace.
Day 7-8: Los Cabos
Conclude the journey with an enriching immersion in the Los Cabos lifestyle
Fly north to Baja California Sur, where the landscape shifts once more to the drama of desert meeting sea. Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort, sits on the corridor between San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, reached from Los Cabos International Airport.
Day 7
A MORNING OF SPORT FISHING
Set out for a deep-sea fishing experience in Cabo, the marlin capital of the world, guided by a local captain who knows these waters by heart. The desert mountains rise behind you as the sea opens ahead.
Sea of Cortez
A SEAFOOD CABANA EXPERIENCE
The ocean follows you back to shore for a private cabana lunch, the kitchen drawing inspiration from the morning’s catch and the easy rhythm of Baja living.
Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort, Ctra. Transpeninsular San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico
LANDSCAPE STORYTELLING WITH GREGORIO URBINA
Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort
In the afternoon, join Gregorio Urbina for a guided walk through the grounds, exploring the resort’s xeriscape design philosophy and its connection to the surrounding desert.
THE RAZOR DESERT EXPERIENCE
Baja California Sur, Mexico
As the light turns, set out on a UTV adventure across Baja’s rugged terrain, where sand meets sea and the contrast between desert and ocean comes into sharp relief.
LA BOTICA, A BESPOKE COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE
Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort
End the evening at La Botica, where head bartender Antonio Cruz turns cocktails into ceremony, a personalized ritual crafted around the flavors and stories of the night.
Day 8
A BARBACOA CEREMONY
The final day begins beneath the earth, where the slow ritual of barbacoa cooking connects you to generations of Mexican tradition and patience. The preparation for Las Ventanas al Paraíso’s Back to the Roots dining experience unfolds across the hours ahead.
Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort, Ctra. Transpeninsular San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico
A HOLISTIC CEREMONY AT THE SPA
The Spa, Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort
In a moment of stillness, step into a short cleansing ritual centered on wellness, where smoke and atmosphere bring a calming energy to the afternoon.
HORSEBACK RIDING ON THE BEACH
Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort
As the light softens, ride along the shoreline, the desert behind you and the Sea of Cortez ahead, an emotional connection forged through nature and the horse.
THE BARBACOA DINNER EXPERIENCE
Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort
By evening, gather for the final unveiling of the barbacoa feast, a meal shaped by time and the spirit of coming together. It is a fitting close to a journey across four distinct corners of Mexico.
Discover Mexico
Experience Mexico through a more soulful lens, with time to discover four distinctive Rosewood destinations at an unhurried pace.