Map and Points of Interest

Quimixto The little town nearby is called Quimixto, it’s located across the river a ten minutes walk south of Xinalani. Xinalani is a socially responsible project that aims at supporting this community. Most of our staff is from Quimixto and walk to work every day. Some employees commute daily by boat from Puerto Vallarta. In Quimixto there is a rural elementary school. Some of our guests offer the kids yoga classes, some make donations to provide the school with supplies or to improve infrastructure. For more information, please enquire with Berenice at the front desk.

Waterfall • There is a waterfall in Quimixto. It’s a 30 minutes fairly easy trail. At the waterfall, there’s a little restaurant. • This waterfall is not to be confused with our guided hike called “Into the Wild” that will take you further into the jungle to other secret waterfalls.

Boat • Xinalani is only accessible by boat. There is absolutely no road access. The closest road is at Boca de Tomatlán, a 15 minutes boat ride north. That means everything you see, touch, or eat at our retreat was brought in by that same little fiberglass craft that brought you in and that locals colloquially call panga. • Sometimes the ocean is too rough to load and unload the boat on the beach, so we need to use the pier at Quimixto. • There are frequent water taxis that can bring you to Puerto Vallarta, or you can charter the Xinalani panga to take you to town and pick you up when you’re done shopping and sight-seeing. Inquire at the front desk for costs and schedule.

Las Animas Above the Temazcal, there is a little coastal trail that takes you north to the beach called Las Animas. It’s a 30 min. scenic walk to a wide swimming beach with restaurants and tourist activities.

YOGA • There are 5 yoga spaces: the Jungle Studio, the Greenhouse, the Meditation Cabin, the Hot Yoga room and the Aerial Yoga Studio. It takes a few minutes hike to get to all of them. • Occasionally practice may take place down at the beach terrace. To avoid any inconvenience, make sure you double check your yoga schedule. • You may use blocks, belts, and blankets at your convenience. Please replace them in the closets after class. Place used towels in the towel baskets outside the yoga area. • Please clean your yoga mat after practice and leave it extended on the floor, our housekeeping staff will roll it up when it’s dry.

Swimming Pool Open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM You are welcome to use the swimming pool anytime. Use your orange towels. Please do not bring any glass. Drinks from the bar are served in unbreakable glasses.

Bar Open from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM • The bar is at your service during the day with a selection of smoothies, coconuts, beer and snacks made to order. • Our bar menu offers a wide array of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. • Join us at the bar for a nice cocktail before dinner. • Please respect other guests rest time and turn volume down after 10:00 PM.

BEACH & WATER SPORTS Kayaks, snorkels, etc We have an activity host that will help you enjoy the complimentary use. Please ask for his help.

Jungle There was nothing on this land before we came. Just the jungle. We try to preserve it as much as can be. If you ever run into an animal during your retreat at Xinalani, ask yourself who in this situation is the invader and the invaded.

Water & Bathroom • Don’t drink tap water. There is a drinking water dispenser in your room. We encourage you to use plastic-free refillable bottles. We also have located water stations throughout the property. • In the shower, please only use biodegradable soaps and shampoos (like the ones we provided) as we recycle the water and use it for irrigation purposes. • To limit water consumption, please shut off your shower head when soaping yourself. • White towels are for your room. Orange towels are for the beach. • The toilet paper goes into the toilet. • All rooms are supposed to have hot water. If you run out of hot water please immediately report to the front desk.

In the rooms • Don’t leave food, vitamins, or supplements in your room as they will draw bugs and animals. We can store these belongings in a cabinet at the restaurant. • Please don’t hang towels or wet clothes on the hand rails or on the walls, use the provided drying racks. • The electric outlets in your suite are for cell phones, laptops or cameras. Please don’t use hair-dryers, as our electrical circuits are not designed to withhold high intensity electric devices. • Xinalani is a place of relaxation. Please respect the peace and quiet. Refrain from making noise and don’t use any loud sound system. Should you have specific needs, please inquire with us. • Please handle window blinds and bed nettings gently, as they are very fragile. If you need specific help, let us know. • Please switch off the fans and lights when you leave the room. • Each room has a safe deposit box. Make sure you leave all your valuable belongings there (wallet, phone, passport, etc). There’s also a bigger safe located at the front desk if needed.

Check-Out • Please double check that the front desk staff has your departure flight information. They will confirm your boat schedule to go back to the airport. • Check-out is done at the front desk. To avoid waiting lines, you may anticipate your settlement. • Upon departure, you can leave your packed luggage outside your room, one of our staff will pick it up and bring it down to the panga (boat). Please make sure that all your belongings are on the boat before you get on board to leave Xinalani.

First AID • A first-aid kit is available at the front desk and in the yoga studios bathrooms. • The front desk staff can arrange for a doctor appointment if need be. • In case of emergency, we will set up a boat ride and an ambulance to the nearest hospital.

Gratuities • Tipping is customary in Mexico. Your fare does not include a service fee. You may leave gratuities at check-out and the management will distribute them to the staff so everyone gets a little something. We recommend $20 US per day and per guest. • Gratuities for spa treatments can be added to your receipt and be paid at check-out. • Yoga teachers, Salsa dance teachers, musicians, and professional guides may appreciate a little reward in cash if their service is to your liking. • All your incidentals will be charged directly to your room, so you will pay your bill at the end of your stay, you can use CC, we accept Visa, Discover and Master Card, cash is also accepted. If you’re planning to visit the places around Xinalani, payments are cash in pesos.

Activities We offer a variety of on site activities. Each week there is a Temazcal (ancient Mexican sweat lodge), a cooking class (seasonal), a bonfire, a salsa dance class, optional meditation lessons, surf lessons, specific yoga workshops, etc. Some are complimentary, some require an additional payment. Please refer to the activities booklet in your room or at the front desk. We will post a schedule and sign up sheets on the notice board located at the restaurant.

Tours & Excursions We offer an array of off property excursions. There is a guided hike into the jungle, a zip line adventure, boat tours to swim with wild dolphins and watch whales, scuba diving, and a day trip to the village of Yelapa. Please refer to our Adventure Menu. We will post a schedule and sign up sheets on the notice board located at the restaurant. Some activities require a minimum of participants, talk to other guests that may be interested, the more the merrier. Some activities may be cancelled for weather reasons.

Spa • Reservations for Spa Treatments need to be made at the front desk at least one day in advance. Please refer to the Spa Menu in your room or at the front desk. Reservations are not cancelable. No shows will be charged fully. • Availability is very limited, appointments are taken on a first come first served basis. • There may not be a receptionist at the spa when you arrive and your bodyworker may be finishing a previous appointment. Please wait patiently while your therapist gets the room ready for you.

LIGHTNING AT NIGHT • In order to limit disturbance on fauna, the lighting on property is purposely dim. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please make sure you carry a flash light or cell phone. • With open air accommodation, it’s best to keep lights low to avoid drawing flying bugs. • Electrical outlets are the same as in the USA and CAN.

Restaurant • Your fare includes 3 meals per day at the buffet.     7:00 AM – Morning Tea/Coffee     10:00 – 11:00 AM Breakfast     2:30 – 3:30 PM – Lunch     7:30-8:30 PM – Dinner • The restaurant menu is published daily on the blackboard. • Upon reservation and again at check-in, you must have let us know of any specifics regarding your diet. • We do our best to cater to special diets. We are accustomed to offering vegan and gluten free options If in doubt, please ask for help.

Wine Dinner is a great occasion to please your palate by pairing a healthy gourmet meal with an elegant wine. Our waiters will be happy to show you our wine list. Special occasions Please let us know if you’re celebrating a special event such as a birthday or anniversary… Champagne is available. We can set up a nice and private romantic dinner on the beach for you. Additional costs may apply.