6 Massages and Spa Days in Mexico Worth an Afternoon

1.Shaded Hot Spring, Massage and Mex Grill in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 571 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $165Our pick

Join Jose Antonio or Antonio for an eight-hour small-group outing from Puerto Vallarta to Nuevo Ixtlan. Choose fresh market ingredients, visit a tortilla maker, soak in mineral pools, enjoy a wood-grilled lunch, and finish with a one-hour massage beside the sea in Bucerias.

“The tour was great. The hot springs were relaxing and the food was wonderful. It was great to get the opportunity to pick out some of the food that was grilled, and eating a fresh tortilla on the way was a perfect snack. Tony was a wonderful guide and was well prepared. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a relaxing way to spend a day during your trip.”

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2.Massage Experience with Certified Therapists & Pickup Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62Best value

Book a private Ensenada massage with two certified therapists and round-trip pickup from the cruise port, downtown, or a hotel. Your session can include Swedish, deep tissue, Lomi Lomi, reflexology, aromatherapy, or singing bowls. Add hot stones, CBD oil, exfoliation, or a facial, then return to the ship or continue sightseeing.

“What an amazing massage. From the cruise port, we were picked up (outside) at the corner of the glass building/near the large billboard, just outside the gated port area. The van was clean and the driver was courteous and very friendly - giving us a little city history along the way. Upon arrival we were escorted upstairs to a quiet area for our massages. It was so awesome - the hot rocks were a plus. We had medium pressure which was a perfect choice - just enough for those stress points. Yes, it's one of the best massages I've had in a long time - no shortcuts. Well worth the…”

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3.Escape Stress Deep Tissue Massage San Miguel de Allend

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65

Book a private 60-minute deep tissue massage at Essential Massage & Watsu, near San Miguel de Allende’s Zona Centro. A specialist therapist adjusts pressure to your needs and uses quality organic products. Sol, Adriana, and the other therapists are praised for attentive care, making this a useful break after long days on the city’s steep streets.

“Great massage. Clean place. Highly recommend it. Staff is very nice and good location. I felt relaxed”

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4.Janzu Aquatic Massage Therapy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $94

Meet Ellie or Elahe at Ecoparque Bacalar for a private, one-hour Janzu session in the water. You’ll begin with breathing, walking, and stretching, then float through gentle massage, rhythmic movement, and brief underwater moments. No experience is needed, and the session is offered in English.

“If you’re seeking a truly transformative experience, look no further. Janzu is not just a therapeutic practice—it’s a portal to profound healing and self-discovery, especially when guided by the gentle wisdom of Elahe. Elahe embodies a rare and tender presence, a loving channel whose innate essence invites you to soften into yourself in ways you may not have imagined possible. Her care creates an environment of trust and safety, allowing you to surrender fully to the process. My first Janzu session with Elahe was nothing short of life-changing. It became a sacred practice of surrender, trust, and receiving—a visceral alchemy that touched every layer of my being: emotional, mental, physical,…”

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5.Ensenadas Best Couples Massage with Pickup Drop off & Instudio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $68

Share a private 60-minute massage with your partner at Ensenada Massage in Zona Centro. Two certified therapists tailor pressure and style to your needs, with Swedish, deep tissue, Lomi Lomi, reflexology, singing bowls, aromatherapy, hot stones, and facials available as options. Pickup and drop-off can be added for $19.

“Excellent service. Picked up at the terminal and dropped us back off. Massage was great! Added hot stones and we were very pleased.”

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6.Traditional and ancestral Temazcal experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours at Temazcal y Masajes Pixan in Playa del Carmen with guides including Will and Daniel. You’ll begin with a Mayan drink, prepare with copal and incense, then sit inside a traditional Temazcal through four rounds of heated volcanic stones, chants, prayers, and herbal steam. A garden rinse, fruit, drinks, and guacamole finish the ceremony.

“I had an amazing experience at the hand of shaman Will. I would recommand to anyone wanting to get an immersive well being experience working on the spirit, mind and body. The 3 hours flew by and I felt with a sens of lightness I hadn't felt for a while. Thank you again, much love!”

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