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Temazcal Experience

The Temazcal is a healing experience through chants and guidance from our Maák Bacab, “The guardian of Bacabs”. Thanks to the benefits of traditional herbs and the steam generated by the heat of volcanic stones, mind, body, and spirit will be released within this sacred space that symbolizes our Pachamama, Mother Earth, where after the process, we will be reborn as one with the interaction of the elements water, earth, air and fire.

Meet Our Máak Bacab

Legend has it that the Mayan gods created Máak Bacab, meaning ‘Guardian of the Universe’ to hold the world at each of the cardinal points. Through various rituals and ceremonies, the Máak Bacab invites people to get to know each other on a deeper level, helping them open their mind and soul to be reborn at the sacred precinct. The Máak Bacab celebrates union, strength, and the prosperity of relationships, spreading positive energy throughout the resort and infusing Mayan elements into the guests’ experience.

As Máak Bacab, Julio Cesar Morales will host ceremonies at the resort to educate guests on respect for nature and further connect them with The Universe. Since he was a boy, Julio’s family guided him through this healing path. He then intensively studied the practice of Temazcal, massage techniques and cosmetology.

Treatments

With these exclusive treatments, we offer you unique experiences full of care, relaxation, and enjoyment. Take the time to enjoy this most exquisite form of well-being. 

Pure Radiance Facial | 50 Minutes

We invite you to the world of essential energy and beauty. This deep cleansing facial, will bring you into a state of relaxation, Eliminating toxins in your skin. Our specialized estheticians will help you select the appropriate mask for your specific needs. At the end, your skin will be nourished and purified.

Discovery Facial | 50 Minutes

Discover the pleasures with this luxurious moisturizing therapeutic facial. After a gentle cleansing and exfoliation, your esthetician will apply our flagship technique together with a specialized mask to hydrate, nourish and repair your skin, you will notice radiant results.

Iconic Facial | 80 Minutes

Powerful facial! Soothing, restorative, and anti-aging, during which your skin will be treated with special nutrients. Our exclusive uplifting massage will improve the microcirculation, which will accelerate the natural repair of the skin; our products will be applied gently on your skin to provide hydration, elasticity, and firmness. This treatment will result in wellbeing, improving the flexibility and resistance of your skin.

His Facial | 50 Minutes

This revitalizing and deep cleansing facial will help you restore flexibility and wellbeing to man's skin. Specially designed for the needs of our male guest who resists the aggressions of shaving and the environment. A soothing and nourishing mask that contributes to the recovery of the skin will be applied, resulting in a smooth and supple skin.

Pure Radiance Facial | 50 Minutes

We invite you to the world of essential energy and beauty. This deep cleansing facial, will bring you into a state of relaxation, Eliminating toxins in your skin. Our specialized estheticians will help you select the appropriate mask for your specific needs. At the end, your skin will be nourished and purified.

Discovery Facial | 50 Minutes

Discover the pleasures with this luxurious moisturizing therapeutic facial. After a gentle cleansing and exfoliation, your esthetician will apply our flagship technique together with a specialized mask to hydrate, nourish and repair your skin, you will notice radiant results.

Iconic Facial | 80 Minutes

Powerful facial! Soothing, restorative, and anti-aging, during which your skin will be treated with special nutrients. Our exclusive uplifting massage will improve the microcirculation, which will accelerate the natural repair of the skin; our products will be applied gently on your skin to provide hydration, elasticity, and firmness. This treatment will result in wellbeing, improving the flexibility and resistance of your skin.

His Facial | 50 Minutes

This revitalizing and deep cleansing facial will help you restore flexibility and wellbeing to man's skin. Specially designed for the needs of our male guest who resists the aggressions of shaving and the environment. A soothing and nourishing mask that contributes to the recovery of the skin will be applied, resulting in a smooth and supple skin.

Holistic Massage | 50 / 80 Minutes

Massage focused on your specific needs, which consists of a combination of therapeutic techniques with the pleasure of exquisite aromas that connect all the senses and provide relaxation of mind and body.

Deep Tissue Massage | 50 / 80 Minutes

This massage has the purpose of deep relaxation and relieve muscle tension, while providing greater flexibility and eliminates stress, is focused for those who develop activities that require extra effort. We recommend taking a relaxing massage the day before.

Reflexology Massage | 50 Minutes

Based on the traditional reflexology technique, this massage looks for focal points in feet, hands, and head to stimulate relaxation and returns all organs of the body to balance.

Yo’om (Prenatal Massage) | 50 Minutes

Designed for the well-being of the future mother and baby, our therapist, use specialized techniques to give relief and rest to the whole body,

Jayk’iin (Relief for Tropical Skin) | 50 Minutes

Let the Aloe bring the healing benefits to your sun-exposed skin, this treatment will allow you to soothe and instantly relieve sunburn, a scalp massage will allow you to relax while your body recovers its elasticity and moisture.

Sac Ha’ (Harvest) | 80 Minutes

Ceremony in which the Mayan farmers asked the God Cháak for the harvest Ceremony in which the Mayan farmers planted, this ritual represented with the coffee helps to cleanse and detoxify the body through an exfoliation and a body mask followed by a relaxing massage, leaving you with a sense of peace and tranquility, while your skin regains the energy and natural beauty.

Tzolkin (New Beginning) | 80 Minutes

Prepare your body and soul for a new beginning, in the mythology of the Maya culture was chose a God, who allowed them to know the time and the new beginning, through this deliciously prepared treatment, allow your skin to be pampered and rejuvenated through an exfoliation and a body mask under the delights of cocoa and natural essences.

Hunan-Kab (Honey Ceremony) | 50 Minutes

The Melipona Honey (Bee Cheii) has been used since immemorial time as a food and medicinal product, the Mayas designated a God of the honey, Ah-MucenKab (The one who watches over honey). The ritual of honey is the one that leads us to the restoration of the body. Through a relaxing massage with honey, supported by medicinal herb compresses, bathed in a special tea will help you relax and release the stress of the body.

Akbal (Invigorating Massage) | 80 Minutes

For this ancestral Mayan technique, a rebozo is used, in a movement denominated "Manteada" or blanket stretching as ancestrally the traditional Mayan women did to adjust the posture and elongate your muscles. It is an invigorating and therapeutic experience that is per- formed to allow the adjustment and improve flexibility, achieving an integral benefit of body.

Óox Tséel (Maya Trilogy) | 80 Minutes

Balance, Tranquility and Beauty, are the principles that inspire to this trilogy, three stages of massage that help to remove the energetic and emotional blockages. Enjoy a ritual of exfoliation of feet, followed by a mixture of essential oils and colorful veils that will assist to purify the spirit, allow yourself to experience deep peace and intense harmony.

Yo'ki'b (Hot Stones) | 80 Minutes

Allow your body and mind fly into a place of inner tranquility. In this earth inspired ritual we align the chakras along with the tranquilizing power of copal and the healing power of hot stones, free your body from tensions and negative energy generated by day-to-day stress.

Wayak the Dream "The Pursuit of Wisdom" | 80 Minutes

An energy cleanser with healing herbs, a relaxing massage, and an ancient Mayan technique are part of this unique treatment that will allow you to align the body, relieve stress and fatigue, followed by a brief routine of cupping that will give you a feeling of release and relaxation.

*Signature experience

Xaman-Eek’ (Love Ritual) | 80 Minutes

The Mayans believed that the southern star guided the footsteps of lovers on 
to the path of love, understanding, harmony and abundance. Allow yourself to be pampered side by side to your loved one, we start with a feet ritual, followed by a relaxing massage with our unique essences of love to balance the chakras and immerse yourself in our healing herbal bath, inside 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.  

Temazcal | 90 Minutes

The Temazcal, whose name comes from the Aztec Nahuatl dialect (House of Hot Stones), is a structure representing mother earth’s womb, in which through steam and medicinal herbs help us to purify body and spirit. The stones represent the grandmothers which contain the wisdom of the earth inviting us to reflect, so living the experience of the Temazcal is a good opportunity to release what we no longer want in our life and reborn again. The elements that work with us are: 

  • Water - Represents our blood, liquids, and emotions.
  • Earth - The Temazcal that represents the body, the matter.
  • Air - Aromatic fumes, our energy, our breath.
  • Fire - Volcanic stones. It represents the Spirit.

Maya Kamnikte (Maya Ceremony) with Maák Bacab | 90 Minutes

The best way to renew love and good wishes for the couple is this Mayan Ceremony, performed and guided by our Maák Bacab, who, following the traditions asks permission to the Uni- verse and the four cardinal points to bless the union of the couple with peace, love, well-being, and abundance. As the ceremony comes to an end, the bride and groom makes a gift of fresh flower petals to the Gods, asking them to fulfill all their dreams. The ceremony is performed in the Mayan dialect with English or Spanish translation. 

Basic Manicure | 45 Minutes

If there is just a brief time, let us pamper you to sleep, an exfoliation with mineral salts and a delicious moisturizing massage with organic oils are part of this short but deeply relaxing experience. 

Wayak Manicure | 60 Minutes

Our signature treatment helps to relieve the tension that new technology generates. With a delicate exfoliation to your hands, a decontracturant massage and a paraffin treatment, we start with this exquisite spa experience. 

Basic Pedicure | 45 Minutes

An exceptional service, a pedicure where the most important thing is your complete relaxation and beauty as a result. This brief but incredibly relaxing service at your feet will leave you wishing for the next step. 

Wayak Pedicure | 60 Minutes

This pedicure is not only a beauty treatment; it is an experience of integral relaxation, where the beauty of your feet will be the result. The adaptation of products based on your needs and taste will make this treatment enhance your blood circulation and reduce the general tension of your legs. 

Yo'Ki'b Pedicure | 80 Minutes

An absolute relaxation treatment experience that you have never experienced be- fore! This treatment begins with a cleaning and purification of your feet, followed by a hot stone massage that will relieve tension and improve blood circulation on legs to ultimately sense the well-being on both feet and legs. 

Hair Treatment | 30 Minutes

Allow yourself to indulge to the maximum, this hair treatment transforms and repairs. your hair completely, giving it more shine and protection by absorbing instantly while filling in the cracks caused by chemical and the environment. *Your beautician will apply the products according to your capillary needs. 

Taam Wa'atal (Deep Relaxation) | 150 Minutes

Indulge yourself in a state of enjoyment, relaxation and experience the ancient Mayan techniques arranged in our treatments. This journey welcomes you with a purification of the soul, body massage continues with your face to take your inner beauty to the outside and we finish with hands and feet, a total and deep relaxation will be the result. 

*Egg and herbs body cleansing, Holistic Massage, Wayak Facial, hands and feet scrub

Yaakun (Love) Couples Retreat | 260 Minutes

A romantic retreat in our private spa suite! Together you will enjoy a Mayan body experience, followed by a personalized couples massage and mini facial that will allow you to relax to the maximum, we end with a bath exclusively made to measure your needs in our tub made of a piece of black Zapote (tree exclusive of our Mayan region). These mini treatments will be the perfect harmony between being well and being at your best moment of relaxation, nothing extravagant, simply treatments that goes along to each Spa experience, so the relaxation is total and lasting.  

*Body treatment, Holistic Massage, scalp, herbal bathtub

He'elel Taam (Deep Rest) | 270 Minutes

Looking for a relaxing day, full of transformation and harmony with extraordinary results. Includes a body treatment, a massage of your choice to relax the spirit, a purifying facial that will leave your skin moisturized and radiant, a manicure and pedicure will be the end of this restful experience. Do it in one or two days. 

*Wayak body treatment, Massage, Facial, manicure and pedicure

At Your Villa

For our most exclusive and reserved guests, we create this special menu of experiences that are provided at the comfort of your own villa. Let WAYAK come to you, consent and relax you without leaving your comfort area. 

*These services require at least 4 hours anticipated reservation

Scalp Massage

Specially designed to relieve the accumulated tension after many hours of work for prolonged well-being.

Foot & Leg Massage

This massage allows you to pamper yourself and at the end you will feel that you are float in the air, improves your circulation, and complements any experience making it more pleasurable.

Jemp Balm

Created to enhance the massage experience and relax your muscles (specific areas).

Aloe Vera

If you don’t like body treatments, we can give you the same benefit in your massage, with this simple but effective change in your reserved experience.

Special Occasions Set-up

Nothing like the romanticism for that special moment; let us create the right atmosphere for that special occasion.

General Information

Surrounded by a tropical jungle and waterfalls, you’ll find Wayak Spa at Viceroy Riviera Maya, a mystical scenario for a truly unique spa experience, that recalls the ancient traditions of the Mayan culture and where Viceroy Riviera Maya's holistic well-being principles are exalted, together with a dedicated personal service, in an oasis of refined culture. 

The energy emanates from the natural spa surroundings. The nature of its location is infused in everything from the spa's circular configuration that echoes the holistic philosophy that guides the spa at Viceroy Riviera Maya to our traditional and herbal authentic treatments. 

Enjoy a relaxing experience surrounded by the natural jungle in our Mayan traditional treatment rooms, overlooking our waterfalls and relax by the natural healing sound of the water. Share time with your loved one in our exclusive spa suite, enjoy a unique couple’s treatment, create, and design your spa experience to suit you while discovering the mysticism of the Mayan culture. 

The healing hands of our highly trained therapists help to restore, rejuvenate, and refresh our guests through the sounds, rituals, and treatments like, massages, facials and body treatments that are offered. The end results are one-of-a-kind experiences that help you be at your best.  

The Wayak Spa experiences last at least 50 minutes. We seek to create a sanctuary of relaxation, harmony and well-being together with nature.

*Occasionally some services may not be available.

We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment; this gives you enough time to familiarize yourself with the facilities. Please note that appointments end on time, regardless of the start time. 

Please notify to your spa reservations agent any medical condition that we should know before the spa experience at the time of your reservation, alcohol consumption before, during or after treatment is not recommended. You will be asked to fill out a medical form upon arrival, so we can improve your experience by adapting it to your needs and requirements. 

For any modification to your reservation (postpone and / or cancel), please notify the Spa 6 hours before the booked time to avoid any charges for the service. The cancellation of a package, Mayan experiences and / or private lessons, is required 24 hours in advance. Missed appointments without notification will be subject to 100% charge for the reserved service. 

All our prices are in USD and are subject to change without notice; the final bill will be ex- pressed in dollars. A 16% VAT has been included in all Spa services and packages. A 16% gratuity is recommended and can be added to your account upon request. 

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