The boutique all-inclusive Casa Velas resort in Puerto Vallarta offers an array of wellness opportunities for adults. These immersive experiences are designed to rejuvenate both one’s body and mind. Walk among serene koi ponds and water features in a picturesque setting.
One feels as if you are visiting a wealthy friend’s estate, with a professionally trained staff who organize activities and cater to all of the guests’ needs. At check-in, receive an ice-cold towel and a healthy welcome beverage to kick off your vacation mode.
A staff member will lead guests to their suite, enlightening them about all the activities offered at the resort.
Guest Suites
Each of the luxurious suites is designed with traditional Mexican aesthetics and modern comforts. Suites have either a king-size bed or two double beds, along with a marble bathroom stocked with L’Occitane bath products. Many bathrooms have a shower and bubbly whirlpool tub.
Some suites include handcrafted art pieces by renowned sculptor Sergio Bustamante. Since the resort is all-inclusive, the small in-room refrigerator is stocked with complimentary beers, sodas, and water.
These are replenished daily, along with an array of complimentary local snacks. Step outside onto a large terracotta tile patio or terrace dazzling with beautiful pink bougainvillea.
Take a dip in your own cool water plunge pool, while relaxing in the outdoor sitting area overlooking a tropical garden or lush golf course. Bathrobes, slippers, and a resort beach bag are all available for use during the stay.
Spa & Hydrotherapy at ABJA Spa
Start your wellness journey with a relaxing massage at ABJA Spa. This treatment will bring your body into harmony and peace after your flight to Puerto Vallarta.
Spanning over 6,500 square feet, this peaceful sanctuary allows guests to enjoy the hydrotherapy facilities, that include a eucalyptus-infused steam room, spa-like pressure showers, a warm sauna, and a Jacuzzi whirlpool overlooking lush gardens.
The spa therapists are trained to offer over 60 holistic treatments, many utilizing fresh herbs for aromatherapy and ingredients from the resort’s bountiful botanical garden.
Wellness Meditation Day & Holistic Activities
Throughout the week, guests can participate in morning yoga on the lawn in the Botanical Garden. Wellness activities include sound therapy and meditation.
Once a year, Casa Velas hosts an annual Wellness Meditation Day celebration where guests participate in morning yoga, stretch, breathing, meditation, sound bath therapy, and healthy meals.
Cultural Activities
Weekly craft workshops are available for guests to make a cultural dreamcatcher, paint poolside while sipping wine or a margarita, and learn how to make a Huichol God’s Eye while learning about the craft’s cultural significance. These crafts are great as keepsakes to take home.
Culinary Wellness
Casa Velas award-winning signature restaurant Emiliano provides an elegant ambiance among innovative fare. Start your morning here for breakfast with fresh fruit, coffee, and green juice.
Lunch and dinner highlight flavors of Mexico using the freshest regional ingredients. Executive Chef Sandra Macias oversees all of the culinary venues at the resort.
The culinary team prepares unique culinary spa food items created by Chef Sandra and nutritionists, ensuring that guests enjoy meals that are both delicious and health-conscious.
Cooking Class
Learn how to make healthy dishes to replicate when you return home. Once a week, the resort offers an immersive cooking class. Under the guidance of skilled chefs, guests can learn to prepare traditional Mexican dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
The classes emphasize authentic techniques and provide insight into regional specialties.
3 Different Pool Therapy Options
Cool down in the freeform Casa Velas pool in a shaded cabana. “Taco Therapy” allows guests to relax in the complimentary cabanas. An Aqua Bar staff member will bring you a silver bucket filled with bottled ice water and a drink and food menu.
Order the grilled vegetable tacos, along with some guacamole, chips, and salsa. Splurge and pair this with a refreshing Margarita Serrana made with orange liqueur, pineapple juice, lime, spicy serrano chili, and a splash of tequila.
Guests have pool privileges at the oceanfront Tau Beach Club and can float along the lazy river and tropical pools at nearby Velas Vallarta.
Táu Beach Club
The name “Táu” derives from the Wixárika word for “sun,” reflecting the club’s emphasis on natural beauty and warmth. Casa Velas guests can ride in the resort shuttle to the nearby exclusive, adult-only beachfront club.
Spend a day in comfortable Balinese beds right on the sand near the ocean surf. Guests can also sit poolside in the sun or under an umbrella-shaded chaise lounge perched above the beach.
As the sun sets, Táu Beach Club transforms into a prime dining spot, offering romantic dinners with unbeatable views of the sunset over the Pacific Ocean.
Táu Beach Club’s restaurant and bar prepare a diverse menu, including fish tacos with chipotle mousse, tempura cauliflower, and Yakitori chicken, complemented by handcrafted cocktails, local beer, and premium wines.
Botanical Cocktail Workshop
In the afternoon, guests can participate in mixology workshops where they create personalized botanical cocktails using herbs and ingredients from the resort’s garden. A staff member will lead in the blending of creative beverages and wellness mocktails to replicate at home.
Golf and Wellness Retreat
Casa Velas offers unlimited golf on the Marina Vallarta Golf Club course. This premier 18-hole, par-71 course designed by renowned architect Joe Finger offers a blend of tropical beauty and challenging play.
It’s also home to beautiful iguanas, statuesque herons, and an occasional crocodile in “Croc Alley.” If you encounter a crocodile, don’t run in a straight line. Zigzag or run in a circle to prevent an encounter.
Whether you’re seeking relaxation through spa treatments, engaging in holistic workshops, or maintaining your fitness and golf routine, Casa Velas provides a serene environment to support your wellness journey. Many of the experiences require reservations in advance through the resort’s concierge.
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Author Bio: Jill enjoys traveling to Mexico throughout the year to discover new wellness destinations along the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Follow her travels at Dine and travel https://dineandtravel.me/
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