Not everything is sand in Máncora and its surroundings.
Here we present you some alternatives for those who like adventure and mothernature.
Poza de Barro (mud thermal bath):
Delicious natural baths with high temperatures and healing properties. The mud bath is located northeast of Mancora. There are four possible ways to get there: moto taxi (30min), horseback (2hrs) and hiking (4hrs). Check the map.
Origenes, Beach Spa in Vichayito:
An excellent place to relax and find yourself is Origenes, spa de playa, located in the idyllic beach of Vichayito, at the seashore.
This comfortable and exclusive spa offers a space in time where you can receive the benefit of professional treatments based on ancient oriental techniques and practices , focusing on your inner self, in a place you can "bring the mind home", finding a way to calmness through meditation.
The concept of Origenes, spa de playa is bring to you experiences which will be useful in the future, offering further new variables, services and programs towards the same end. For more information, click here.
Samana Chakra:
Samana Chakra is an oasis that celebrates the essence of nature while embracing the Peruvian culture, fused with local and eastern healing arts tu nurture your senses. this boutique retreat in Mancora, Peru, is dedicated to providing the visitor with the very best accommodatios, services, facilities and cuisine, in settint that is tranquil, private, relaxing and rejuvenating fot the body and soul. More information, please click here.
Samana Chakra 2009 events
Yoga @ Samana Chakra
Monday – Saturday 5;30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am 90 minute classes, drop in welcome
Fetured Yoga Teachers
Carri March 20th – June 30th 2009
Johanna July 1st- July 19th 2009
Stan July 20 – October 20 2009
June 12th – 17th 2009 Iyengar Yoga Intensive with Santhanam (in English)
In beautiful Samana Chakra, Mancora, 6 day intensive level 1 & 2 Iyengar Yoga. Discover the art of Yoga with ropes, chairs, and props to allow you to learn Yoga and alignment with Master Teacher Santhanam. For more information and registration please email us at
January 6th – 13th 2010 Acro Yoga Bailando en las Alas de Gracia ~ Dancing on the Wings of Grace Samana Chakra, Mancora, Peru
An AcroYoga & Anusara Retreat
with Jenny & Jason co-founders of AcroYoga
and BJ Galvan Certified Anusara Teacher
$1750 per person for garden view (triple)
$1950 per person for ocean front (triple)
$2100 per person for ocean view (double)
Celebrate the new year with the first ever Anusara and AcroYoga retreat! The universal principals of alignment will take flight with solo, group and partner work. Make new friends and rejoice in a community of the heart with daily sessions of partner flying, acrobatics, asana and Thai massage in paradise by the beach. Classes will be bi-lingual and lead by Certified Anusara teacher BJ Galvan and AcroYoga co-founders Jason & Jenny. We are honored and excited to bring many cultures and yoga traditions together to bring in the new year.
Sample Schedule:
8-9 Optional Meditation
9-10 Breakfast
10-12 Anusara practice
12-1 Lunch
1-4 Break
4-6:30 AcroYoga practice
6:30- 8 Dinner
8-10 Open Jam
Prices include lodging, 3 vegetarian meals a day, and all classes for 7 night and 8 days.
All participants are required to come with their own copy of the AcroYoga Flight Manual, which is available for purchase here: AcroYoga Retail Page
Payments can be made via www.Paypal.com to acroyoga@yahoo.com
May 2010: Yoga & Surf Retreat with Christine (in German)
Das Retreat findet im Norden Perus am beliebten und entlegenen Mancora Strand statt. Dort erwartet Sie ein wunderschönes Hotel, ein Yoga Deck mit Blick zum Meer, bestes, frisches Essen und viele gut geformte Wellen. Die täglich inspirierende und fließende Yogapraxis mit Christine May, die klassische und innovative Aspekte des Vinyasa Yoga beinhaltet, bereitet Sie perfekt auf den Tag und das Wellenreiten vor. Erfahrene Surf Lehrer werden für gute Tips und passende Surfspots sorgen.
Link: www.terrasur-expeditions.com
May 21st 2010 Macchu Picchu, Manu. Yoga, River rafting, & Mountain biking (All levels) with Johanna (in English)
Ten day Journey, we will see Cusco, practice Yoga in Machupicchu, enjoy downhill mountain biking and river rafting into the rainforest (Manu). This is a unique and amazing place, I have teamed up with the most experienced guides and best accommodations, small group,
unforgettable experience. For more information and registration please email us at
iinfo@samanachakra.com wwwsamanachakra.com
No experience necessary for river rafting or mountain biking
Hervideros (thermal baths):
Some rustic pools of warm water make up the place known as Hervideros. Located near Zorritos, on Quebrada Bocapán. Just five minutes from the Panamerican Highway, this pools are well know at Tumbes and they have some healing (skin) properties.
Pilares of Quebrada Fernandez:
To the west of the Poza de Barro you reach the marvelous little community known as Fernandez. There where the river bends on its way to the ocean you will find beautiful natural baths fed by waterfalls. The surrounding landscape of giant boulders and birds is ideal for a night or two in a tent.
National Sanctuary Manglares of Tumbes :
Only 120 kilometers north of Mancora lies the small fishing village of Puerto Pizarro, famous for it’s Conchas Negras (Black Shells) a Peruvian delicacy. Here the mixing of fresh and salt water caused by the convergence of the Tumbes River with the sea, creates the perfect natural environment for the Manglares (Mangroves). The area of 2972 hectares knows as Los Manglares de Tumbes, was created in 1988 and protects a wide variety of flora and fauna. Conchas Negras are found in the roots of the Mangrove trees. You can visit the near by Island de Amor (island of love) and Isla de los Parajos (island of birds) by motorboat.
Zona Reservada de Tumbes (Reserve Zone of Tumbes) :
With a total area of 71500 hectares, the Reserve Zone of Tumbes is a mix of weathers, where the “Dry and Tropical Forest meet. With unique species of plants and animals, this is a marvelous trip.
Parque Nacional Cerros de Amotape (National Park Moutain of Amotape) :
With more than 90.000 hectares that belongs to Piura and Tumbes department, this National Park is declared by UNESCO as the “Biosphere Reservation” of the Norwest of Peru. The vegetation classified as Bosque Seco Ecuatorial (Ecuadorian Dry Forest) offer to the visit big Algarrobo trees, nice Ceibos, many walk roads and archeological stuff from the old Tallan Culture.
Catacaos:
Founded in 1645, the picture perfect town of Catacaos lies just 18 kilometers from Piura. Here the streets are loaded with stores that sell a wide variety of local arts and crafts. You will find beautiful works in silver and gold as well as hats and strew weavings. Catacaos is considered the artistic capital of the north.
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