Nestled perfectly along the beaches of El Paredon, Guatemala, our retreat destination offers a rustic, yet elegant and cozy barefoot boho-chic atmosphere for guests to gather, kick back and share in this small piece of paradise. Lounge by the pool, watch the waves and surfers roll in, sweat and flow on a beautiful outdoor deck and enjoy delicious and healthy meals. When the day is done, relax and unwind the comfort and boho-style of your room with freshly made juice. El Paredon’s reputation as a popular surf, sun, good vibes and epic escape destination is growing. Be one of the few to experience this paradise.
Life at Fit Escapes Guatemala
Join Fit Escapes on an 8-day retreat in sunny Guatemala. The essence of surf lifestyle, this retreat boasts a laid back spirit and is located on the beautiful and untouched volcanic black sand beaches along the Pacific Ocean. Stay in a rustic, yet elegant and cozy barefoot boho-chic atmosphere, private to just the Fit Escapes group. From sweaty power beach workouts to ultra zen sunset yoga, and everything in between, your Guatemala escape offers the perfect balance between staying active and staying mindful.
Practice yoga and meditation with Karina, squat and deadlift with Cassie, eat healthy and nutritious family style meals, venture out on excursions and relax by the pool. Your next adventure awaits you at Fit Escapes Guatemala.
What’s Included
8 days / 7 Nights in Guatemala
- Healthy Organic Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Daily Workouts
- Daily Yoga and Meditations
- Self Development Workshops
- Guatemalan Cooking Class
- Boat Tour
- Baby Turtle Watching
- Professional Photographer on retreat!
- Swag Bags
- GOOD VIBES, NEW FRIENDS and LIFE-LONG MEMORIES!
RETREAT DOES NOT INCLUDE: AIRFARE, TRAVEL INSURANCE, ALCOHOL.
Your Guatemala Sanctuary
The most epic retreat location with surfer chill vibes. Fit Escapes Guatemala offers spacious lofts with fresh air breezes and views of the ocean, bungalows designed for a group of friends, suites with reading nooks and upgraded suites equipped with A/C and a private terrace that leads directly onto the pool. Wake up and take a dip in the pool or enjoy a cup of coffee on the beach. Enjoy a rain shower in one of the many outdoor tropical garden showers. Leave your TV behind and lose yourself in a good book or a game of cards on the cozy sofas. Fall asleep in your room gazing at the stars and listening to the waves break. Is there a better way to end your day?
Organic Healthy Food
We pride ourselves in serving healthy meals that nourish our guests and satisfy the senses. We select retreat locations that serve cuisine that is organic with as much sustainably-grown, seasonal food fresh from local farms. Fit Escapes Guatemala will boast family style meals with a local flare. Learn about Guatemalan cuisine in our group cooking class!
What a day at Fit Escapes looks like
7:00 coffee & light healthy breakfast
8:00 Our classic workout: Grind & Unwind
9:30 Breakfast
10:30 Intro to strength training workshop
1:30 Lunch
6:00 Candle lit flow
7:30 Dinner
8:30 Games!
Standard Accommodation
Early Bird - Save $200 before Dec 15
Pay in full - or 3 installments to secure your spot!
Solo Traveller
$2,100Early Bird: $1,900
Solo traveller who’s looking to share room with new friends
Two Friends
$1,909Early Bird: $1,707
Two friends who want to share a room alone
Two Friends +
$1,700Early Bird: $1,500
Two friends who are open to share with new friends
Deluxe Accommodation
Early Bird - Save $200 before Dec 15
Pay in full - or 3 installments to secure your spot!
Queen Bed
Settle into the A/C suite and enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned space with a spacious desk and ample shelving to unpack all of your belongings. To the front, a private refuge of peace and tranquility on your private deck and lounge open towards the garden of tropical flowers and lemon trees. This room has its own spacious private bathroom & garden shower.
For 1 Person (pp)$3,074.00 Early Bird: $2,874.00
For 2 People (pp)$2,112.50 Early Bird: $1,912.50
Queen Bed + 1 Single Bed
Settle into the Lemon suite and enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned space with a spacious desk and ample shelving to unpack all of your belongings. To the front, a private refuge of peace and tranquility on your private deck and lounge open towards the garden of tropical flowers and lemon trees. This room has its own spacious private bathroom & garden shower.
For 1 Person (pp)$3,074.50Early Bird: $2,874.50
For 2 People (pp)$2,112.50Early Bird: $1,912.50
For 3 People (pp)$1,725.00Early Bird: $1,525.00
Queen Bed
Settle into the Uluwatu suite and enjoy the comfort of an air conditioned space with a spacious desk and ample shelving to unpack all of your belongings. To the front, a private refuge of peace and tranquility on your sofa and lounge open towards the garden of tropical flowers and trees. To the back of the room, the light and greenery of the tropical garden shower flood in and brighten up the cozy space.
For 1 Person (pp)$3,074.50 Early Bird: $2,874.50
For 2 People (pp)$2,112.50 Early Bird: $1,912.50
Queen Bed
Stay in style in your own poolside Swim-Up Suite – our most spacious and boho-chic accommodation. Equipped with A/C, a private indoor sofa lounge, private bathroom and garden shower – the real draw to this room is the terrace that gives directly onto the pool. Wake up and take a dip in the pool or enjoy a cup of coffee with your feet in the water.
For 1 Person (pp)$3,074.50 Early Bird: $2,874.50
For 2 People (pp)$2,112.50 Early Bird: $1,912.50
The Journey-In the Know
- Fly into Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
- The retreat begins on Saturday, Feb 12, 2022 at 3PM
- We recommend flying in the night before to spend the night in Antigua, a small colonial town just 45 minutes outside of Guatemala City. Antigua is a cobblestone street town full of trendy bars and restaurants. From the airport there is a shuttle that departs to Antigua all day / otherwise you can take an Uber for roughly $20. *Hotel recommendations include Maya Papaya Hostel / Adra Hostel / Barbara’s Hostel. Restaurant & Bar recommendations: Cactus Bar / Toko Baru / Café No Se Fridas.
- Flying in the night before: A Shuttle will depart Antigua at 11:30 am on February 12 from Maya’s Papaya Hostel. Please confirm whether you plan on being on this shuttle.
- Flying on the day of: A shuttle will depart Guatemala City airport @ 11 am. Please confirm whether you plan on being on this shuttle.
- End of retreat -Two shuttles will be departing at 2PM – one to the Airport and one to Antigua. Please let us know which shuttle you would like to take.
- Private facebook group to connect with your fellow retreat members -perhaps you can travel with them beforehand or after.
Cancellation Policy
The only factor that could cause a cancellation of the retreats is the closure of the Canadian or Guatemalan borders. If this were to happen, we will offer a travel credit of the same amount, that can be used on any further trip of the same value, any of our destinations, with no expiry date.
It’s everyone’s responsibility to have a printed version of their vaccination card showing the complete series of the COVID-19 vaccine taken at least 14 days prior to entering the country OR a Negative PCR Covid test received maximum 72 hours before the arrival to the country. We highly suggest doing the test in a private clinic to be sure to receive the result on time. It’s also your responsibility to check with your airline if they have some specific requirements. We are NOT responsible if a document is missing to embark on your flight.
In the case that you receive a positive PCR test making you unable to participate in Fit Escapes, we will offer you a travel credit of the same amount, that can be used on any further trip of the same value, any of our destinations. If you were to develop any COVID-19 symptoms prior to departure, we require you to advise us and cancel your trip. We will offer you a travel credit, available to be used on any further trip for any of our destinations.
*We are not responsible for flight schedule changes / cancelled flights. We suggest purchasing refundable airline tickets and to check with your travel insurance agency what their coverage is, in the event that you would miss your trip or a part of it due to a flight change.
MANDATORY
A travel insurance that covers Emergency Medical Coverage, including COVID-19 medical coverage is required to participate at Fit Escapes. Lots of credit cards offer coverage for short holidays. We advise you to check with your bank.
*If you need a PCR test the PCR test is NOT included in the retreat and therefore, you should plan some money for this (usually between 100$ to 150$US).
GOT MORE QUESTIONS?
Please visit our Frequently Asked Question section where we address most of the traditional concerns about travelling with us.
For any further questions, email us at retreats@fitescapes.ca
