Present Moment Retreat - Troncones Beach, Mexico

Resort at a Glance: Present Moment Retreat

A TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award winner, Present Moment Retreat is a relaxing, sunny vacation destination on western Mexico’s Troncones Beach. But the resort is more than just a soothing getaway; it’s also a spiritual-wellness center, offering meditation and yoga classes along with healthy meals, therapeutic massages, and nightly dancing and drum circles.

• Accommodations: Each of the resort’s bungalows has been crafted using reclaimed local wood and features an open-air design that eliminates the need for air conditioning.
• Open-air yoga pavilion where you can you can take a variety of classes designed to balance the mind and body.
• Irresistible meals are made with all-natural, local ingredients; menu items may include plantain-crusted mahi-mahi or apple crisp made with goat-milk caramel. Choose the à la carte option for an included gourmet breakfast each day.
• Center yourself even further by opting for the 7-night Restore and Refresh package for one or two, which includes meals, yoga and meditation classes, massage therapy, an adventure tour, and a wellness coaching session.
• Friend to the earth: The resort uses its own water-filtration system, meaning no gas is spent shipping water in, and biodegradable and nontoxic soaps are used throughout the property.

Troncones, Mexico: Sleepy Beach Town Secluded on the Mexican Riviera

Situated on the Mexican Riviera among travel hot spots such as Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta, Troncones is a hidden gem: one of the few authentic beach towns left on the Pacific coast. With a population of less than 1,000 people, it almost feels undiscovered, and even with a recent influx of hotels the area still has the appeal of a relatively undeveloped fishing-and-farming village. Chickens and burros wander the dirt roads, and seafood restaurants line the 3-mile stretch of uncrowded beach with tables and hammocks.

Troncones’s laid-back atmosphere has attracted a surfing community, including visitors such as Stacy Peralta, director of the surfer cult classic Dogtown and Z-Boys. A lot of the action centers around Troncones Point, where the mellow breaks outnumber the surfers so they don’t have to fight over a wave. Sportfishing trips can be arranged here as well, or you can hit up a local eco-tour guide for kayaking in nearby estuaries or hiking the Sierra Madre.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? The best airport to fly in/out of is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo (ZIH). Present Moment Retreat is 45 minutes from this airport in a small beach town named Troncones. There is a prepaid taxi stand inside the airport with fares for approximately $60.

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another Groupon? The Groupon covers one or two guests, depending on option purchased. The standard and maximum occupancy of the valid Groupon rooms with the à la carte, restore and refresh, and yoga and surf combo package is two.

3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Groupon customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your Groupon or have to pay additional fees.

4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? Resort credits are not included with the Groupon.

5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? For information regarding your dining options, please click here or call (828) 318-3950.

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