Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) is only a 3-hour flight from San Francisco or 2 hours from Los Angeles. From the airport it's a 20-25 minute taxi drive to the Los Muertos Pier and a 40-minute Water Taxi ride to Yelapa.

You can either fly into Puerto Vallarta a day before the retreat starts or fly in early enough the day of to take the boat taxi.  We recommend taking the 3pm or 5pm boat.  We will send you detailed logistics after you book your space. Getting to Pura Vida is an easy, safe and very picturesque journey. Somebody from Pura Vida will be meeting you upon your arrival in Yelapa.

Guests can inquire about staying at the Resort before or after the retreat by CHECKING AVAILABILITY HERE.

Yes indeed.  This retreat is great for both singles and couples.  Our practices create a safe space for healthy embodiment and connection. We offer a balanced mix of solo and connected practices. During the connected movement and massage practices, we encourage working with different bodies as we develop deeper trust with each other.  We encourage strong boundaries and you always have the choice to participate at your level of comfort.  

We recommend bringing the following:

• Natural sunscreen or sun protection
• Natural bug repellent for the evenings
• Refillable water bottle
• Hiking shoes or sandals
• Flip flops and swimwear of course
• Small flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries or smartphone 🙂
• You can bring your own Yoga Mat if you like, but we do provide high-quality mats, straps, blocks, and other props.
• Personal pharmaceuticals: Any allergy or anti-itch cream if you wish and any prescription medication that you need
• Health care items and/or feminine products
• Earplugs (in case you have trouble adjusting to the sounds of the jungle)
• Eyemask (if you are in a shared room or sensitive to light)
• Passport (you need a valid passport for at least 6 months before the expiration date to enter. No special visa is required.)
• Journal

In addition to all the movement sessions,we include a temazcal ceremony, jungle waterfall hike, snorkel gear, and all meals.  Other optional excursions such as paragliding, kayaking, paddleboarding, and taking a private boat can be arranged at an extra cost.

We provide fresh vegetarian meals with GMO-free, gluten-free, sugar-free and vegan options.  The juice bar offers smoothies and raw treats (at an additional cost) and unlimited filtered spring water, tea and coffee at no cost.   Individuals have the option of selecting extra proteins for their meals, and it will be added to their personal bills.  Proteins offered: fresh local fish and shrimp, or chicken. Proteins can be added at a cost of $4 person/ meal.  If you have specific needs beyond what is listed here, let us know and the kitchen can usually make it work with enough advanced notice. 

The Pura Vida Spa is a true wellness heaven! Treatments available on-site include relaxing or deep tissue massage, hot stone therapy, reflexology, ozone therapy, reiki, body wraps, watsu, and more.  Click here for more details and pricing.  

As of now, Mexico does not require a negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination entry.  We will be outdoors almost the entire time at this retreat.

Because our retreats are intentionally small, giving everyone room for a more personal and connected experience, our cancellation policy exists to help us plan responsibly and to keep things fair for you and for us when the unexpected happens.

All deposits and payments are non-refundable, including in cases of extreme weather, illness, or other unforeseen events. We know that's a firm stance, and we take each case with a heart-centered approach so that if we are able to recover our costs, we can work with you.  Travel insurance can be a good idea to cover your costs as well.

If something comes up, and you're no longer able to join us, we're happy to transfer your deposit or apply it as credit toward a future retreat, as long as we hear from you at least 30 days before the retreat begins.

We understand that no one plans on needing to cancel, and that life sometimes has other ideas. Even so, we're not able to make exceptions for weather, injury, illness, or personal emergencies, which is part of why we lean so heavily on encouraging travel insurance. It really is the best safety net for these situations, including any medical needs that might come up during the retreat itself.

On our end, if we ever need to cancel or postpone a retreat due to low enrollment, we'll let you know at least a month beforehand and make sure you're either fully refunded or transferred to a future date. And just to be clear on scope, CY Retreats isn't able to cover personal costs like airfare if travel plans shift due to a cancellation or itinerary change.