Spa Profile: Wayak Spa at Viceroy Riviera Maya

Viceroy Riviera Maya is an adults-only resort in the tropical rainforest of Riviera Maya near Playa Del Carmen.

Nestled in the rainforest of Riviera Maya near Playa del Carmen, Viceroy Riviera Maya is a luxury adults-only Mexico resort. The hotel offers a variety of dining experiences with a focus on healthy, local ingredients, and guests enjoy seven miles of white sand beaches, private villas with their own plunge pools, and an array of activities in Playa del Carmen on property and nearby.

At the center of the resort amidst a lush tropical landscape is Wayak Spa, which seeks to create a sanctuary of relaxation, harmony and well-being together with nature. Its circular configuration echoes the holistic philosophy that guides its experience and inspires various marine and herbal treatments. The full-service "jungle spa" also features a fully-equipped beachfront fitness studio and a Mayan Temazcal sweat lodge.

The spa’s highly-trained staff helps to restore, rejuvenate, and refresh guests through the massages, facials, body treatments and body wraps that are offered. Wayak Spa awakens ancient Mayan traditions known for their power to soothe and relax, and its extensive menu of treatments incorporates ingredients sourced from the forest along the Maya Riviera.

We chatted with the team over at Wayak Spa at Viceroy Riviera Maya to learn more about treatments to try, insider tips, and more.

Nestled in the rainforest of Riviera Maya near Playa Del Carmen, the secluded resort is also home to Wayak Spa.

Why You’ll Love It:

Mayan inspiration
Privacy
Lighting and vibe
Massage rooms in the middle of the jungle

The full-service spa awakens ancient Mayan traditions known for their power to soothe and relax.

Key Features: Facials, body treatments, nail and hair services, and of course our traditional Mayan treatments using techniques that have passed from one generation to another that are luxuriously applied with the purpose of finding the balance of mind, body and spirit.

We also offer yoga, meditations, and treatments dedicated to mindfulness. Our Tezmacal offering is a 90-minute healing experience through chants and guidance from our resident shaman Maák Bacab.

Wayak Spa has a resident shaman and offers an array of healing experiences and rituals.

Insider’s Tip: Always listen to what your client is looking for; it’s your job to listen to what they need in order to recommend the best option for them.

Wayak Spa believes in holistic well-being and provides customized personal services that help guests achieve mind-body bliss.

Bonus: Fresh fruit and tea and depending on the service; guests have the option to have sparkling wine and strawberries with chocolate.

Snacks Served: Water, infusion tea and essenced water.

The spa features a mystical menu of healing services that recalls the ancient traditions of the Mayan culture.

Splurge Treatment: The Maya Kamnikte, which can be performed with specific symbolism, not only for couples, but also for birthdays, baby moon, girls’ getaway, etc.

The Xaman Ek Experience includes a healing herbal bath for couples that takes place in tubs made from a black Zapote tree.

Unique Treatment: The exclusive, private and unique Xaman Ek (Love – ritual) Experience, which encourages harmony, abundance and love. You receive ultimate pampering and peace, a gift with the accompaniment of the sound of nature. We start with a foot ritual, followed by a relaxing massage with unique essences of love to balance the chakras. Immerse yourself in our healing herbal bath, a tub made from a black Zapote tree. Let us create the magic, meditating the Mayan words that will be written in your hearts forever.