Hotel Xcaret Mexico’s Muluk Spa: Where Innovation Meets Tradition

WHY IT RATES: Hotel Xcaret’s spa combines ancient traditions with creative methods to fully relax their guests—Eric Bowman, TravelPulse Senior Editor

Hotel Xcaret Mexico’s Muluk Spa celebrates the best of Mexico by providing carefully curated wellness treatments, that combine ancient traditions with innovative methods to create an exceptionally holistic relaxation experience like no other.

Named after the ancient Mayan calendar sign associated with water, Muluk Spa’s extensive facilities include massage cabins nestled in stone caves of natural rock facing the river, sauna and steam rooms, hot and cold-water tubs and more. The spa’s extensive menu features a diverse array of treatments ranging from cosmetic dermatology to spiritual healing ceremonies.

“The marriage of luxury and nature personifies the bedrock of Hotel Xcaret Mexico. With that in mind along with the needs and desire of our guests, we have created Muluk Spa to ensure a fully-realized resort destination with inimitable experiences, ultimately setting the stage for the utmost in hospitality” said Francisco Gutierrez, Executive Director of the Hotel Division of Experiencias Xcaret.

Signature treatments at Muluk Spa include:

— The Temazcal, a traditional Mexican sweat lodge said to have originated in the Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican peoples. A singular, transformative experience, the Temazcal was believed to have the power to purify the mind, body and soul. Guests can indulge in this relaxing ritual that promises to cleanse the respiratory system, open pores to release toxins, and come complete with a Shaman, guiding them through a spiritual journey of reconnecting with their emotions.

— Muluk Spa is a serene oasis for tranquility with an array of Mayan inspired therapies utilizing honey, cacao, cinnamon and clay to moisturize, nourish and replenish the body. Treatments include the Ksakir Facial, where clay is used to eliminate toxins and heal the skin while deep cleaning it; and the Copal Purification, a full-body treatment with tree resin used by Mesoamerican cultures for spiritual cleansing, Copal also has tissue repairing properties and analgesic effects, resulting in a total physical and spiritual soothing ritual.

— The spa menu also includes a variety of Ayurvedic treatments such as the Vishesh Massage that, through vigorous rhythmic motions, improves muscle recovery and improves blood flow. The Champi Massage, a traditional Indian technique that focuses on the head, neck and upper back, eliminates fatigue, realigns joints and enhances mobility and reduces blood pressure.

Muluk Spa offers a wide range of traditional treatments, such as deep tissue, hot stones and sports massages, as well as manicures and pedicures. Aligned with Hotel Xcaret Mexico’s forward-facing aesthetic appeal and authentically natural allure, Muluk Spa comes to life with bold design and opulent treatments. The spa also offers wedding packages that include personalized and exclusive treatments for the bride and groom, as well as private rooms for the bridal party’s services.

Hotel Xcaret Mexico opened its doors December 2017. The luxurious all-inclusive boasts cutting-edge architecture juxtaposed by natural design elements that celebrate Mexican heritage and the destination’s local flora and fauna. With multiple lavish swimming pools, a variety of distinct restaurants, unprecedented access to eight nature parks and tours and more than 12,900 square feet of multifunctional meeting and event space, Hotel Xcaret Mexico sets a new standard within Mexico’s hospitality landscape.

SOURCE: Hotel Xcaret press release.