The Space
Welcome to Mariri — a lush jungle sanctuary just 15 minutes from Tulum Centro, where nature, comfort, and healing harmoniously converge.
Our serene and modern retreat space invites you to unwind and reconnect in luxury, with beautifully designed accommodations, curated wellness amenities, and a setting that’s deeply nourishing to the soul. Nestled within minutes of world-renowned cenotes — including walkable gems like Atik — and just 15 minutes from the beach, Mariri offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility.
We host up to 15 guests across a spacious villa and private cabana, creating an intimate container for deep rest, connection, and transformation.
Amenities include:
✧ Rooftop yoga shala with jungle views (capacity 25)
✧ Sacred ceremonial space with fire pit (capacity 20)
✧ Temazcal (traditional sweat lodge, capacity 25)
✧ Sunken living room for integration & connection (capacity 15)
✧ Chef’s kitchen & communal dining space (capacity 20)
✧ Natural pool coming Fall! — a tranquil dip beneath the canopy
✧ Shared luxury bedrooms with private ensuite bathrooms (4 rooms, 3 beds each)
✧ Private cabana with queen + twin bed and open-air garden shower
✧ Expansive deck & lounge patio with hammocks, poufs & swinging chair
✧ Immersive jungle surroundings for deep rest & reflection
✧ High speed internet (Starlink)
Extend your stay — guests are welcome to book additional nights post-retreat for continued integration and relaxation.
Guides
Shani Mayer
Originally from Israel, Shani has over 20 years of professional dance experience, including 11 years as a Brazilian Zouk instructor. She is a certified yoga instructor who holds a degree in psychology. Building on years of experience guiding the body through movement, she has developed a new approach: using the connection of breath and touch to explore deeper levels of the Self.
A believer in movement as a healing modality, Shani uses Brazilian Zouk and mindful movement to encourage further understanding of ourselves, our connection with others, and to awaken our communication with our higher Self. She creates and facilitates safe spaces where people can grow, heal and transform.
Pamela Dharani
Certified in biomagnetism and breath work therapies, Pamela began her journey with sacred medicines in 2006 with the church of Santo Daime. She then joined the Red Path in the Ixachilatlan fire performing different initiations such as vision quest.
In Peru, Pamela continued her studies with the Shipibo Masters. She has been facilitating at Arkana Spiritual center since 2015, and ongoingly supports at the Sacred Valley Tribe Center in Pisac, Sacred Valley.
Testimonials
"I am still a bit emotional from the retreat (it was amazing). I can't thank you enough for all that you did for me. I came looking for answers and left with more. I thought I was alone. I thought I was... I see now that there are more of us. I love you from the bottom of my heart. Words can't express what happened to me there. I can't believe such a place exists. May God, Buddha, Bless you Always and Forever."
-Lisa
“So much insight, inspiration, feel more motivated and focused on my future path.
The facilitators are amazing humans who share their authentic experiences with you.
You will feel held and safe - allowed to be all of you.”
-Rachel
"Awaken Retreat and their amazing Team have guided me since 2021 to find answers deep inside my soul and accompany me on my healing journey. The love and true kindness I feel from them is the most beautiful feeling I have felt.
Thank you Shani and my now soul family for loving me the way I am and continuously guiding me deeper into the light and my gifts of life. Aho with love in my heart."
- Debra
“My first experience with plant medicine was with the amazing women from Awaken Retreats. Shani, Ale, and Pamela held me with so much love, grace, and beauty. Their medicine music, intuition, integrity, and expertise in holding a shamanic space for such profound experiences helped me feel safe and go deep. The week is set up to gradually cleanse and detox the mind and body with yoga, meditation, delicious vegan meals, sweat lodge, and Kambo medicine while becoming more contemplative and clear about one's intentions, all in preparation for the depth and mysticism of Bufo and Ayahuasca.
With plenty of time to integrate each day, bonding with fellow retreaters, and getting to know our facilitators, I felt safe, calm, and ready for what was to come. It was a life-changing experience. I went back for another retreat six months later. I can't say enough about Awaken Retreats and how the experience has redirected my life. I've done a ton of work outside of the ceremony, which I think is really the key to it all. I have been recommending Awaken to anyone looking to experience plant medicine, especially for the first time, as they provide such a safe and sacred container. It is one of the most treasured experiences of my life.”
-Gabrielle
Sample Schedule
All meals are communal and vegan or vegetarian and designed to prepare you for the upcoming ceremonies. We’ll talk you through the preparation diet and what to avoid before coming and for three days after your retreat.
Day 1
PM Arrival/Check-in
Drop in with movement
Day 2
Morning meditation & yoga
Cenote excursion (afternoon)
Cacao ceremony (evening)
Day 3
Morning meditation & yoga
Temazcal (afternoon)
Day 4
Morning meditation & yoga
Kambo ceremony (late morning)
Day 5
Morning mediation & yoga
Bufo ceremony (afternoon)
Integration circle
Day 5
Morning meditation & yoga
Ayahuasca ceremony (evening start)
Day 6
Integration Circle
Noon check out*
*Talk to us if you want to book extra nights for your integration.
