STARTING AT $2695 per person

February 20-24, 2027 - Yoga Retreat with Leti Alvarez

5-day Mexico retreat with an experienced Retreat Leader

6-12 people

International airfare

Additional meals, excursions and activities not listed

Tips to your local guide, Traverse guide, drivers, etc.

Alcohol, unless specified

Required travel insurance

Arrive by noon in Mexico City, where we’ll meet at the airport for our three-ish hour drive the village of Macheros in the State of Mexico near the border of Michoacán. We’ll settle into our butterfly sanctuary hotel before stretching out with some yoga. This evening, we’ll enjoy a home-cooked meal with seasonal ingredients from the local area, all with Mexican sazón, of course!

Mexico City Pre-Tour Add-On

A 3-day pre-tour adventure to get to know one of the largest, most vibrant cities on earth. Join us early for a boutique hotel stay andexclusive visit to Xochimilco. This lush network of canals and floating farms that traces its roots back to pre-Columbian times. We’ll also share our f‍avorite must-sees in the city. You’ll be picked up at your hotel to meet the airport group and drive to Macheros in the afternoon.

See the Add-On section below for pre-tour detailed itinerary, inclusions and price.

Wake up each morning to at your butterfly haven, where we’ll begin with yoga and a nourishing breakfast. Each day will include activities according to the most important character in our story: The butterflies!

Butterly Sanctuary Excursions 
Experience two distinct butterfly sanctuaries while contributing to meaningful, year-round
employment for local communities beyond the short butterfly season.

The first day, you’ll begin with an orientation session where you gain insight into monarch biology, regional history, and conservation challenges. Each day, your entry tickets, local guide, a picnic lunch and transit are
included – a combo of vehicle, hiking and horses! No experience is required for the horseback portion, as each horse is led by its owner.

At nearly 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) above sea level, both experiences are shaped by ever-changing butterfly locations and conditions, making each visit unique. Which sanctuary we visit first will depend on the butterflies!
Cerro Pelón is the sanctuary closest to the village and deeply connected to local conservation effort.

You will ride about an hour along mixed terrain before possibly hiking to a secluded colony often enjoyed in near solitude; this is also the historic site where scientists confirmed
the monarchs’ migration from Canada.

The other sanctuary, Sierra Chincua, starts with a scenic mountain drive replaces a gentler 30–45 minute walk (with optional horse assistance) leads you through dense oyamel fir forests to a typically smaller colony.

Village Traditions Tour 
We’ll step into everyday life in village of Macheros with a walking tour designed to support local families beyond butterfly tourism. As you wander through the village, you’ll visit a handful of welcoming homes where residents have built small, home-based businesses to support their
livelihoods.

You might see a backyard piñata workshop, sample fresh tortillas, admire beautifully woven pine-needle baskets decorated with butterfly motifs, or hear about local
herbal tonics, giving you a personal glimpse into the creativity and resilience of the community.

San Felipe Los Alzati Ruins Tour (Optional add-on)
Visit to the local ruins of San Felipe Los Alzati, one of Michoacán’s most significant archaeological sites, dating from around 700–1300 AD. Perched high in the mountains, this
former hub of daily life, trade, and ceremony invites you to explore its history—including climbing the impressive western staircase for sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.

Your excursion includes a scenic picnic before heading to the lively Mercado Melchor Ocampo.
There, you can wander through vibrant stalls and along the famous “Calle de Hambre,” sampling fresh fruits, breads, cheeses, and authentic Mexican street food while browsing
handmade goods and local specialties.

Cooking Class (Optional add-on)

One of our classic add-ons in every tour, learn the methods and ingredients of Mexican cuisine in this region and come home ready to make your favorite dishes for friends & family.

After our last morning yoga session together, we will drive as a group 3-ish hours to the Mexico City for flights departing no earlier than 3 p.m.

Meals: B

You'll be paired with a roommate of your same gender unless you request your own room.

$2695 per person, double occupancy

$3695 per person, single occupancy “my own room” - extra night $595 per person

+$795 per person 3-day Mexico City add-on

Mexico City Pre-tour February 18-20, 2027

A 3-day pre-tour adventure to get to know one of the largest, most vibrant cities on earth! Arrive in Mexico City any time on February 18th and stay in our hand-selected boutique hotel in the city center. We’ll provide our best recommendations for where to eat and what to see your first night in town! 

For your full day in the city, we’re focusing on one incredible site: Xochimilco. This lush network of canals and floating farms that traces its roots back to pre-Columbian times. You spend an immersive, full-day experience to venture beyond the busy tourist waterways and into the quieter agricultural heart of this UNESCO-listed site, where the ancient chinampa farming system is still in use today.

Your day begins with coffee and pastries in the city before traveling by private van to the reserve. From there, you glide through narrow canals by boat, stopping to see how crops are grown—from carefully prepared seed beds to thriving plots—while sampling fresh ingredients along the way in the bustling marketplace. The experience take you to a local farm, where your host will welcome you for a generous, seasonal meal made with just-harvested produce. It’s a rare, behind-the-scenes look at a living tradition that continues to nourish Mexico City both culturally and literally.

That evening, opt for some R&R back in Mexico City or experience some of its vibrant night life. On February 20th, you’ll the have the better part of the day to explore before our group departure to our retreat leaving from a central location at 2 p.m.

Cost:

$795 per person

Inclusions:

• 2 nights’ centrally located, boutique hotel stay with breakfast

• Full day Xochimilco tour, including all transit, private guide, myriad food tastings and a farm-to-table lunch

• Our best city tips for restaurants, museums, neighborhoods and what to see in your time there

• Transit pickup for group transfer to retreat February 20th

While of course you're welcome to participate, you're welcome to hold back from the yoga sessions and just enjoy the cultural and adventure aspects of the trip - which are plenty!

Yes, absolutely! We collect your dietary restrictions prior to the trip and pass them on to all of our cooking and meal partners to ensure that you have the options you need.

It sure is! If you sign up solo, we’ll pair you with a roommate of your same gender. Or, you can select “my own room” if you prefer not to share.