The Riviera Maya isn't just about beaches and parties: it's the perfect destination to reconnect with your friends, heal together, laugh like you did when you were a teenager, and have experiences that will last a lifetime. From secret cenotes to jungle spas, this guide is for groups of women who want to travel beautifully, consciously, and in style.
🧳 When to go?
Ideal season: November to May (less rain, cooler weather).
Tip: Avoid Easter and late December if you prefer fewer crowds and better prices.
📍 Must-see places for a girls' getaway
🌴 Tulum
What to do: A spa day in the middle of the jungle, photos at its boho beach clubs (Ahau, Nomade), sunrise yoga classes.
Bonus: Dinner at sustainable restaurants like Gitano or Raw Love.
🐠Akumal
Perfect plan: Snorkeling with sea turtles + an oceanfront picnic. Pure magic.
🌀 Secret Cenotes
Top 3 to visit: Cenote Cristalino (great for swimming and taking photos)
Cenote Calavera (the most fun)
Cenote Dos Ojos (perfect for snorkeling together)
🏛️ Cobá or Chichén Itzá
Cultural plan: Climb a pyramid, learn about history, and then eat panuchos with ice-cold horchata. An educational and delicious girls' trip!
🏖️ Holbox Island (dreamy extension)
What to do: Bike ride, bioluminescence at night, photos on the oceanfront swings. The perfect way to close out your trip on a high note.
🧘♀️ Soulful Plans: Rituals and Connection
🔥 Temazcal Ceremony: Ideal for letting go together of what no longer serves you.
🧖♀️ Jungle spa with couples or group massages.
✨ Card reading or astrology session with local healers.
A getaway with friends can also be healing. Who said self-care isn't collective?
🛏️ Where to Stay
- For groups: Airbnb villas or ecolodges with open spaces.
- Recommended options: Alea Tulum (boutique style)
- Jungle Keva (eco-luxurious and photogenic)
- Casa Teka in Holbox (pure island vibes and girly vibes)
🍹Smooth (but still flowing) nightlife
- Tulum: Cocktails at Batey or a tribal night at Papaya Playa Project
- Playa del Carmen: Rooftop at Be Playa, elegant drinks in Trujillos
🌙 Recommendation: A night of confessions with wine under the stars is better than any party.
📸 Fun activity ideas to share
- Sunrise photoshoot on the beach
- Brunch in a maxi dress + hat
- Small group tattoos (yes, why not!)
- Shared trip journal (each friend writes something)
💡Golden tips for a trip with friends:
📅 Plan ahead, but leave room for improvisation.
💳 Clarify expenses from the start (you can use apps like Splitwise).
💕 Choose activities that connect with what everyone enjoys.
🧡 Make room for deep conversations (the trip can be more than just selfies).
