Barbarenas

Beautiful people, delicious food, great flexibility with classes/activity, the place is stunning, room was utterly comfortable. I can’t recommend it enough!

The delicious food and the different yoga classes and workshops were definitely the highlight for me.

Impossible to choose the BEST thing - the entire retreat experience was off the chart amazing! The vegan food was delicious. The different yoga teachers and styles were incredible! My favorite part was experiencing so many different yoga classes and teachers - from England, Canada, Argentina, Netherlands...different cultures teach yoga differently and I LOVED the experience! I had never heard of Tantric Yoga or Somatic Yoga - taught by Joe - loved her so much! The healing experiences offered at Barbaranas were beyond our expectations - the Tezmacal ceremony, the herbalism workshop and the ice bathing were our favorites. The massages were some of the best we'd ever had. Can't say enough about how lovely, how relaxing, how grounded the experience was - would return in a heartbeat!

Session de yoga privée avant de partir, puisque j'ai été malade (2 journées) et que j'ai manqué plusieurs activités prévues au programme.

Cours d'espagnol.

Location and facility are amazing but.. the team on the ground made this stay really special from kind and sweet manager Juan to attentive Luca to hard working Emel to Armando with his amazing cooking and such great yoga teachers on top of that the massages with Ofelia were to die for!!

The yoga is fantastic! The food is excellent.

Die Anlage ist absolut wunderschön, ein Genuss für alle Sinne. Ich hatte eine tolle Cabana mit eigener Terrasse. Sehr gepflegt. Der vegane Koch ist ein wahrer Künstler, Essen ist toll! Das Team, die Hosts sind alle wahnsinnig nett und hilfsbereit. Ich bin leider ziemlich krank geworden und konnte das Yoga, das von hoher Qualität ist, nicht voll genießen. Aber auch da haben die Hosts sich super um mich gekümmert ( Arzt organisiert, Wasser gebracht), all in all für mich sehr teuer, aber sehr empfehlenswert!! Kurzer Weg auch zum sehr tollen Strand.

The place and the resort are amazing—so quiet and calm. The staff is truly marvelous, cooperative, and supportive. However, the shared room is quite noisy as it faces the street. It’s important to note that this is more of a stay with available activities rather than a true immersion retreat; having been to others, I missed that deeper 'retreat' feeling. While the 'volunteer' service is good, the experience doesn't quite feel like a 5-star standard and is a bit overpriced for what it offers. Overall, a very beautiful experience, but more of a boutique stay than a retreat.

La organización, atención y calidez de todas las personas es maravillosa, y el lugar mágico, hermoso.

Where to begin? This is truly a magical place where every detail exceeded expectations. From the nourishing food to the dedicated volunteers, the thoughtful managers, the inspiring yoga teachers, the stunning location, and the wonderful amenities—everything came together beautifully.

If you’re looking for a place to recharge, re-energize, make new friends and be surrounded by people who genuinely care about your well-being, look no further. This is the place.

Thank you, Lucas, Maca, Juan, Joachim, Armando, Autin, Gustavo, Silvana, Salvador, Shaira, the yoga & dance teachers and the new friends I’ve made. (I apologize in advance if I have forgotten someone or have incorrectly spelled any names.)

Until we meet again, Namaste.

The relaxed laid-back atmosphere promoted self-care and enjoying the moment, letting go of tight schedules.

Mon séjours au Barbarenas a été extraordinaire. L’équipe et les bénévoles sont vraiment adorables et vous font sentir chez vous. Vraiment aux petits soins. L’aménagement des lieux est magique et très confortable. Les cours d’espagnol avec Pedro m’ont réellement aidé à améliorer mon espagnol et j’ai en plus eu beaucoup de plaisir !! Les cours et workshop m’ont aussi aidé à me détendre à trouver les réponses que je cherchais lors de mon séjours.

J’ai bien hâte de revenir les voir un de ces jours. Ils m’ont vraiment marqués 🫶🏻

The yoga instructors! All absolutely amazing - we Loved all of the classes with Ozalem, Joe, Valentina, and Maud!!! Their passion and expertise in the practice are outstanding. Such a beautiful space with a scenic view of the ocean to practice yoga as well ☺️

The beauty of the property is outstanding.

The 4 massages included per person in our package were amazing!

Lucas, the events manager was fantastic and so hospitable!! He answered all of our retreat questions, helped to order us a cab back to the airport, etc. he made our stay so comfortable!!!

Most of the meals were made by the chef, which were incredible! So fresh and flavorful. And of course the presentation of the meals were beautiful!

All the employees are wonderful, kind and attentive. They make you feel cared for do their best to accommodate our needs. Typical day would look like a morning yoga class and coffee, breakfast, then you can dip in the natural refreshing pool or go up for another yoga class. Following this is lunch and another yoga class at 5:00 before you head of to dinner. The food is healthy and delicious. The chef is so kind as well. I am not much of an animal lover but all the dogs and cats were so well behaved and made the experience more unique as day by day you fell more in love with the pets. There is no AC as it is mentioned but it is pretty cool if the fans are on. Most yoga teachers will take their time to adjust and give you advice, I learned a lot with these classes. My favourite part was getting massages from “Lorena”, she is very knowledgeable and gave me an amazing depre tissue massage. I have a lot of pain and she was able to relieve the pain. I would highly suggest her for your massage. I was also very lucky to have met more than a handful of wonderful people who were also solo travelling. We would grab dinner and go dancing after! Punta restaurants and bars close at 11pm, which is great because you have yoga the next morning!

Endroit magique, avec une ambiance bienveillante et chill parfait pour se reposer, bouger son corps et rencontrer d’autres personnes. Nourriture excellente en prime, je ne peux que recommander cet endroit, et la gentillesse de toute l’équipe !! Les activités hollistiques en plus des cours de yoga sont vraiment à faire, et chacun est libre de son emploi du temps 😊

Muchas clases y estilos, instructoras súper buenas y definitivamente el staff de Barbarenas fueron personas súper amables, te hacen sentir como en casa, definitivamente volveré

I absolutely enjoyed everything about this retreat! The people! The food! The activities! The experiences!!! I met such fabulous individuals from all over the world and the staff were all so phenomenal!!! Made it so hard to leave!!!

- food was so delicious, i can't believe it was all vegan! honestly, the chef is the biggest asset that this place has

- all of the staff were so lovely, kind, helpful and fun

- the temazcal was incredible, and the breathwork & icebath session was amazing

- the spanish teacher Elena was superb, i learnt a lot in just a few days

- it's lovely being surrounded by cats and dogs all the time

- the yoga classes were all excellent, the teachers was amazing and it's a beautiful view from the shala - the only downside was sometimes when the fire was lit below, you could smell the smoke while you were doing your class and it made me feel very unwell

- the property is beautiful with all the plants and the natural pool

- the beds were very comfortable, and there were lots of places to hang clothes and towels up in the dorms (sometimes overlooked, but always needed!)

We really loved our stay at Barbarenas. It was an incredibly peaceful space, beautifully designed, and very relaxing. It was easy to spend entire days just lounging and reading in the serenity of it all. We really enjoyed sitting in the deep-set windows drinking tea in the evenings, the options for yoga everyday, and the vegan food and fresh juices were such a nice touch! We left feeling like family, and excited to return!

Thank you for curating such a beautiful space!

Liked the 360 experience, the energy of the place and people is great. The food was amazing, liked the activities, they give you a very organized schedule.

Die Menschen sind offen und herzlich (Teacher und "Students"), die Infrastruktur und Atmosphäre unglaublich beruhigend und es wird auf alles geschaut was man braucht. Das Programm ist bestens herausgearbeitet und die Räume sehr gemütlich und wunderschön.

The retreat center has a very European feel with many young people from all over the world either attending the retreat or working there. The schedule offers an opportunity to participate in multiple yoga classes as well as some down time to just relax or stroll the beach side businesses. Zicatela beach is well known as a surfing beach and an opportunity to at least try out surfing and see if you can do it. The ocean is warm and the waves are constant. Then there is the nightlife where many young people from all over the world stroll the clubs and restaurants to eat and drink at the relatively low cost currency of the Mexican peso.

I was completely unprepared for how powerful this retreat would be. This ecolodge is full of gentle, authentically kind people who genuinely want to see you thrive. With their support, I faced deep-seated fears, I cried my eyes out, I was moved by raw feelings of awe the likes of which I haven't experienced in years. And I came away with an intention to change my at-home practices, to bring more of this kind of joy to my daily life. It was the most worthwhile thing I've done in a very long time.

Ich habe schon in viele schönen Unterkünften meine Reisen verbracht, aber das Barbarenas zählt definitiv zu den schönsten! Es ist eine paradiesische Oase, die etwas magisches hat. Die Anlage ist wunderschön, die Mitarbeiter sind super lieb, die Yoga- und Surfkurse wahnsinnig gut und die Lage ist perfekt - einerseits ruhig und rundum grün mit Schmetterlingen, Kolibris & Co., andererseits fußläufig zur „Meile“ und zum Strand in LaPunta. Außerdem hatte ich hier eine der besten Massagen, die ich je hatte.

Ich könnte mich weiter mit Superlativen überschlagen, sage aber nur noch: Fahrt hin! Man verlässt das Retreat geerdet, entspannt und mehr als im Zen.

From the food, scenery, gardens, yoga, surf lessons, massages and the community of incredible staff this was the perfect retreat! Amando’s vegan breakfasts and lunches were a real highlight.

The yoga classes were all really great, equally challenging and restorative, in the most beautiful roof terrace studio.

I would highly recommend Barbarenas for anyone who wants to disconnect and reconnect in a beautiful setting.

I really enjoyed my yoga retreat in Barbarenas. All you need to refill your battery and take time for yourself!

The yoga classes were great ! Every class are with a different teacher - that was appreciated. You can try different styles and the instructional styles were very diverse.

Vegan food (breakfast and lunch) was very tasty.

The volunteers were very kind and the manager who made everything. They all ser a perfect atmosphere , so you can enjoy your stay completely.

The community atmosphere was appreciated and the personal bungalows were great ! Especially, the private rooftop with an hammock and day bed with a mosquito net. Enjoyable to take some private time away from the noise.

Surf lesson and massages were qualitative and also appreciated.

Good location, only 5-10min from the beach and restaurants/bar.

Great vibe to the place. Nice people, artistic/natural environment, good yoga, great massages.

amazing people. food, accommodation, classes, location, ceremonies, energy - all incredible

Stunning setting. Lovely cabins. Great location 5 minutes from the La Punta strip with all the great bars and restaurants. Leo the new manager is lovely and extremely good at his job, really wants guests to have a good experience. Listening to any constructive comments we have. Kai the owner has worked hard to create a wonderful space. This retreat has loads of potential and I’m sure will do very well.

+ Sehr schön angelegte Unterkunft

+ leckeres Essen (allerdings kleine Portionen)

+ yogastunden sind toll

+ Puerto Escondido ist toll

The positives were that the yoga, surf and massage were all great. The owner and manager are friendly. And the site is pretty - you can see that a lot of care has been put into creating it.

Absolutely beautiful unique earth friendly property with welcoming and warm staff. This place is like an oasis. The natural pool beside the eating area is amazing. The massages were very high quality, and they were easily able to work around my dietary allergy restrictions. The chef Armando made super delicious meals. This place was the perfect place to go and get restored and refreshed. It is within walking distance to the beach as well. I signed up for the yoga surf/massage retreat and the quality if the yoga was amazing. The cacao ceremony was also included and of very high quality. Alexi was an amazing facilitator and yoga instructor. Overall awesome experience & vibes. I felt very well taken care of. It felt like a loving family & always enough time to spend alone as well. The bungalows are so cool with the terraces on the 2nd floor and outdoor loft sleeping option. This place is magical! A must see for sure.

Huge personal living quarters in a tranquil nook of a beach neighborhood. Easy walk to the beach and restaurants. It is amazing how safe it is! The community vibe of staff, volunteers and the adorable Barbarenas dogs immediately made me feel right at home. 6 days was not enough, I am already looking at dates to return.

Le lieu est exceptionnel, avec une paisibilité du jardin et une décoration de très bon goût

Les professionnels sont adorables et au petit soin. Birthie m'a très bien conseillé.

L'ambiance générale est très familiale et zen.

La nourriture vegan délicieuse matin et midi. Le soir j'ai pu utiliser la belle cuisine commune pour cuisiner.

Plusieurs cérémonies (cacao, temezcal) intenses. Une expérience inoubliable avec des professeurs de yoga tous très bons. J'ai eu des cours particuliers de surf géniaux avec un super prof patient et très sympa.

J'ai pu également échanger un cours de surf contre un massage avec l'un des professeur de yoga (Andy) qui m'a fait un massage ayurvédique très puissant.

Une semaine donc très intense et ressourçante. Merci !

Amazing energy and people, great yoga classes with lots of variety, close to beach, beautiful setting and casita, wonderful!!

The entire experience was ideal. The accommodations were incredible!, comfort and luxury without sacrificing the authenticity of the experience. The staff became family within a few days. There is a love that surrounds this place. The location was idea, far enough from town to be tranquil, but close enough to enjoy the festivities and revelries with just a short walk (or rent Juan's scooter for a little extra convenience). The surfing is excellent for beginners and experts alike. The yoga was diverse and always engaging with excellent instructors that pushed us in all the right ways. The food was so clean and nourishing. At barbarenas its a "choose your own adventure". You can push yourself and grow, or you can kick back and relax. There's never a dull moment. Everything was beautiful. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a little bit of beauty in the world.

We had an amazing week in Barbarenas. The workers & volunteers were really nice & always open to help. We loved our room & the whole area with a lot of nature. There were a lot of papayatrees so we could eat fresh papayas. The yoga classes were varied & the yoga teachers competent and dedicated. The food was fresh & healthy.

Barbarenas felt like home. The location was perfect, a short walk to La Punta beach. The food was delicious, healthy, fresh and made with love. And the people...wow the people, were what made my week there truly amazing. Thank you to the Barbarenas team for EVERYTHING. Your energy, laughs and experiences. Truly the best.

The welcoming atmosphere and bonding among both the retreat group and us with the staff are the most memorable feelings of the trip. It was amazing. The grounds are gorgeous, the dogs love to be petted, the pool was relaxing, each yoga session was perfectly designed for what we would need at that moment, the food was prepared well by a caring staff who anticipated our needs and were always available, the beds super comfortable, the facilities decorated in an artsy fashion that made me feel like I was being hugged by the design, the location is just the right distance from the beach so you can feel remote from it but also can pop down for a few moments of awe inspiring scenery....

The shaman for ayahuasca was really there, to connect with us on a personal level days before the ceremony. We could all feel the care and love that he offered us. The Temezcal ceremony was a perfect test of our trust in the process.

The staff for each activity was perfectly chosen.

What did I like? All of it. All. Of. It.

Really appreciate this place. The people, the houses, the gardens, the food. Everything was good. I really loved it! Feel loved and welcomed!

I loved how flexible the trip dates were and how easy it was to work with Kai. The retreat location was so pretty and within walking distance to the beach. The meals were delicious and all of the activities were unique and enlightening. I will definitely be back in the future.

The people/staff were all amazing and warm, the food was incredible, the space was beautiful and incredibly well thought-out, and the workshops/classes were enjoyable.

Really beautiful place with lost of plants and flowers. Unique and cool designed huts. Good yoga instructors (there where many different)

The vibe, the staff and the volunteers, the architecture of the place, the food.

The staff was amazing , the food and the whole experience. I liked the whole process of preparing you for the ayahuasca journey

Wir hatten eine wirklich tolle Zeit. Nachdem wir von dem Gastgeber herzlich empfangen wurden konnten wir unser eigenes Häuschen beziehen. Das Haus wurde mit viel Liebe zum Detail und vielen Elementen aus Naturprodukten gestaltet. Von unserer Dachterrasse konnten wir das Meer sehen und im Dach des Hauses gab es ein romantisches Plätzchen zum entspannen. Neben dem Naturpool befand sich eine Freiluftküche. Das Essen wurde immer frisch zubereitet, wobei auf unsere Vorlieben viel Rücksicht genommen wurden.Toll war es, dass alle zusammen an einem riesigen Tisch gegessen haben. Während unserer abwechslungsreichen Yogastunden konnten wir den Sonnenuntergang beobachten und nach einem langen Surftag entspannen.

Bei Barbarenas wird das Gemeinschaftsgefühl großgeschrieben und man spürt die Liebe zu Mensch und Tier.

Such a beautiful place to stay. The location looks like a paradise and is full of small surprises to discover. The houses have some cool terrace to hang out. The service and the people guiding through the week were just excellent!

This is such a special place. The people working here are truly incredible - I made some genuine connections and felt really at home. Kai is an amazing host and always makes sure his guests feel comfortable. Juan was super attentive and took care of every detail during my stay. The guests themselves are also really interesting, and I loved getting to meet and hang out with them. I truly regretted having to leave, and definitely plan on coming back.

I also really appreciated both the quality and variety of the yoga classes. As someone who hasn't practiced in a while, I never felt judged for my limited capabilities and saw dramatic improvement over the course of my stay. The emphasis on meditation and breathwork was really impactful.

Last but not least - it's really gorgeous here. The landscaping alone is stunning, and the cabanas are modern and super comfortable, and I loved having a private outdoor space where I could read in the hammock and look out over the ocean.

This place is nothing like I’ve ever been to before.. the design, the art, the food, the beautiful garden, the yoga space.. everything was just SO beautiful. My favorite was the yogaclass at 6pm, where you can see the full sunset while doing sun salutations. Amazing. Great variety in yoga styles and meditation, the teachers were very knowledgable! Also felt very welcomed by the staff, after 3 days it felt like home and I didn’t want to leave!