Eco-Sanctuary & Retreat Center
About Ekumal
Nestled deep in the lush jungles of Akumal, Ekumal is more than an ecological sanctuary—it's a sacred space for retreats, weddings, and transformative events. Our sustainable community thrives in an eco-incubator designed to create a lasting, positive impact on the planet and each other.
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Ekumal is a multiverse of possibility—an open canvas where creativity meets intention. Whether you seek healing, connection, or celebration, our safe and sacred space allows for deeply immersive and transformative experiences in the heart of the Mexican jungle.
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We welcome those who share our passion for sustainability, offering overnight stays, retreats, ceremonies, workshops, and collaborative events. Join our mission to preserve nature, conserve wildlife, and be part of a global movement toward a more harmonious world.
Retreats & Events
Ekumal is the perfect place to join us or to host your own experience!
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Set deep in the heart of the jungle, far from everyday distractions, is a magical place that has the power to bring people together, to connect people with themselves, and to create lasting changes in each person that comes here.
For more information about the facilities, click the link below. We can accommodate many requests so don't hesitate to connect to see how we can work together.
We welcome and offer events, collaborations, retreats, ceremonies, workshops, and a space inviting all like-minded people to join us. We gather together locals as well as travelers to share their talents, medicines, practices, traditions, etc. with others enabling each one of us to leave Ekumal with a greater understanding and knowledge that benefits our everyday lives.
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Check out our Community Calendar that has events at Ekumal and the surrounding community.
Amenities & Services
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Free WIFI
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Chemical-free swimming pool & roof-top infinity pool
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Community Kitchen
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Multi-level tower with yoga area & multi-use spaces
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Large screen with projector
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Temazcal & Rain Shower
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Firepit
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Complimentary water, tea, coffee
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Pet-friendly accommodations
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Space for events & retreats
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Hammocks
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100% Organic bath essentials
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Eco-friendly cleaning products
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Quiet areas for meditation
Allow your creativity to flow freely, much like the enchanting jungle surroundings of Ekumal. Craft your unique experience or customized package! Utilize this platform to generate a price estimate or proceed to confirm and reserve your tailor-made adventure with us! We hope to see you soon!
For groups of 10 or more, you may be eligible for a discount - JUST ASK!
At Ekumal, your wedding is more than just a ceremony—it’s a sacred union embraced by nature’s beauty and the energy of this magical place. Whether you dream of an intimate exchange of vows or a soulful spiritual ceremony, we create a setting that reflects your love story.
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With lush surroundings, open skies, and the peaceful rhythm of nature, Ekumal offers the perfect space for a wedding that is authentic, meaningful, and unforgettable. Our team will help bring your vision to life, ensuring every detail aligns with your desires, traditions, and the harmony of this land.​
Let us craft a celebration that speaks to your heart, leaving you and your guests with cherished memories to last a lifetime.
Ekumal Architecture
Villa Duendes
The bio-architecture of Villa Duendes manifests in Super Adobe Domes. They are inspired by the organic shapes of nature. Their construction is simple, durable, and maintains four great qualities that most constructions nowadays rarely consider.
They are resistant to: hurricanes, earthquakes, and flooding and they are even bulletproof!
Ekumal Domes
The Ekumal Domes are constructed as geodesic spheres, their organic round shapes appear similar to a spaceship, reaching up into the sky ready to fly off into the universe! They represent the combination of the old era and the new world, combining materials like wood and palms with new structures of metal, all topped with a beautiful boho rustic interior design.
Stay With Us
Villa Duendes
The original section of the property known as Villa Duendes consists of The Tree House, La Cueva (The Cave), The Organic Dome, The Luxury Dome, The Hipster Dome, The Hippie Dome, the chemical-free swimming pool, and the shared community kitchen where we gather to prepare unique eats and an outdoor dining area to enjoy our creations.
Ekumal Domes
The newer section, known as Ekumal, is home to The Center, which consists of 3 floors and is surrounded by the jungle. The magical vibe gives creators, innovators, and like-minded personalities the space to express their visions and ideas to the ones ready to receive them. Stay in the Earth Dome, Fire Dome, Air Dome, Water Dome or Community Dome.
We want Ekumal to be a place where you can come to experience many beautiful things and we know that means that your environment is very important to that process. We take pride in the details and special touches found in every corner of our little paradise in the jungle.
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We understand that your furry companion is just as important as anyone else in your tribe, which is why Ekumal is PET FRIENDLY! Please take note that there are 2 resident dogs and a spunky cat that live here full time, as well as neighbor pets that stop by to say Hola.
How Villa Duendes Was Born
Have you ever heard the saying, "Things happen for a reason"?
Of course, you have, probably all the time, especially when things aren't going the way you planned. That's exactly how what we now know as Ekumal was born. You'll find this a VERY interesting story, I promise.
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Sometimes we can spend weeks, months, or even years planning to arrive at a moment in time when life or the universe or a higher power takes us on a totally unexpected detour from our well-panned-out path. What we tend to forget is that the path we had planned on taking isn't and wasn't the one that was meant for us from the beginning. We just didn't know it. In a single second, in the blink of an eye, something can happen that forces us to abandon our initial dream yet provides us with a new one that far passes what we could ever imagine.
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This story begins with a dream, involves a stolen bicycle, and brings us to a magical place in the heart of the Mexican jungle. Click the button below and let us take you on a journey!
