6 Day Culinary and Yoga Holiday in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Day 1, Sunday: Arrival

Arrive at the Leon-Silao Del Bajío International Airport (BJX) before 2:00 p.m. and enjoy your short transfer to San Miguel de Allende. Settle into your room, get out and explore central San Miguel, meet your roommate for the week, and enjoy a grounding post-travel flow before your welcome dinner featuring healthful, local specialties.

• Meals included: Dinner

Day 2, Monday: Market visit and cooking class

You’ll wake up not-too-early for a refreshing morning yoga session before a delicious breakfast of healthful, local fare. You’ll then visit the morning market, gathering ingredients for your lunch cooking class led by a fabulous local chef. You’ll learn the names of fresh and dried chilies, learn about common herb and spice combinations, make homemade tortillas, and enjoy dishes all made with local ingredients. We'll do a late slow flow this evening together.

• Meals included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 3, Tuesday: Community Partner

Today we will visit an organic farm just outside the city. We’ll take a walk around the property to learn about sustainable agriculture in the region and its important role in the local economy and environment before a farm fresh lunch together. We’ll return early afternoon for free time in town. Consider visiting one of San Miguel’s many museums, or shop in the local boutiques for mementos to take home. In the late afternoon we’ll have a nice flow before a free evening at your leisure.

• Meals included: Breakfast, lunch

Day 4, Wednesday: Guanajuato and Diego Rivera Museum

After morning yoga and breakfast, you’ll take a short drive to the neighboring city of Guanajuato, the capital of the region, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This magical city is like going back in time, with small cobblestone streets, narrow alleyways, and numerous plazas and colonial-era architecture. You’ll first visit the Diego Rivera museum to learn more about this iconic artist of the 20th century who portrayed the entire social and political history of Mexico through art.

Then the rest of the day is yours to explore. Consider a snack at the local market, check out the Mummy Museum, or take the funicular up the hillside for panoramic views of this colorful city. You’ll depart back to San Miguel in the late afternoon and settle back in with yoga together.

• Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5, Thursday: Botanical gardens & Farewell Dinner

Wake up to yoga and your healthful breakfast, then get ready for an uphill walk to the gorgeous botanical gardens of San Miguel. Your entrance and guided visit is included to learn about local native species. In the afternoon, enjoy free time for explorations and shopping.

You’ll do a closing ceremony yoga session this evening to prepare for tomorrow’s travel before your farewell dinner in the evening.

• Meals included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 6, Friday: Departure

We will offer a short, pre-travel yoga session and breakfast before your departure back to Leon-Silao Del Bajío International Airport (BJX). You can leave any time today.

• Meals included: Breakfast

Enjoy day trip visits on a private van to local markets where you shop for local ingredients for your cooking class, drive around the neighboring city of Guanajuato, the capital of the region, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Diego Rivera museum to learn more about this iconic artist of the 20th century who portrayed the entire social and political history of Mexico through art. Wander the botanical gardens as long as you’d like to spend time in nature and learn about native species.

This retreat will take place in the beautiful, mountainous state of Guanajuato, Mexico, in the charming city of San Miguel de Allende.

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You will be served daily healthy breakfasts, one lunch, and three dinners featuring fresh, local fare with vegetarian and vegan options available.

• Community partner activity to learn about organic agriculture in the region and donation to their organization
• Optional add-ons for private Spanish language immersion classes

• 2 daily yoga with Leti Alvarez (yoga mats provided)
• 5 nights in a boutique accommodation in the heart of San Miguel de Allende
• Transfers to / from airport
• Private van to and from Guanajuato City for day outing
• Market outing and cooking class with a focus on local, organic ingredients
• Day trip to Guanajuato with entry to Diego Rivera Museum
• Entrance to San Miguel botanical gardens
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

• Airfare
• Alcohol and additional meals not specified
• Additional excursions and activities
• Required travel insurance

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.