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The Space

An ecological sanctuary
in the heart of the Mayan jungle.
Five acres of living land.

Every structure here was grown, not manufactured. Built by listening to the land — not drafting blueprints.

26

Max Guests

100%

Solar Powered

4

Sacred Spaces

Cenote Water

Sacred Spaces

Where the work happens.

Interior of the Maloka ceremony space at Casa Arkaana
Ceremony

The Temple

A ten-meter octagonal space built in the tradition of ancient Maya vernacular architecture — stone, mortar, wood, and palm. The octagon represents the infinite and the wholeness of our being.

Beneath the floor and within the walls, we placed quartz, amethyst, and rose quartz during construction — a quiet intention set into the foundation itself. Every side is open to the jungle through fine mosquito netting, so the space breathes with you while keeping you fully protected.

Hundreds of ceremonies, prayers, and sessions have been held here. You can feel it the moment you step in.

Purification Ritual

Temazcal (Sweat Lodge)

A pre-Hispanic ceremony practised across the Americas — from north to south — long before borders existed. The temazcal represents our mother's womb: a place of purification, prayer, and rebirth. Ours is aligned to the east, receiving the first light of the rising sun.

Built by local craftsmen using traditional methods, this is one of the most sacred spaces on the land. We honour this ritual as it was passed down — with reverence, with fire, and with prayer.

Temazcal sweat lodge at night with fire at Casa Arkaana
Fire circle ceremony with guests and pool at Casa Arkaana
Gathering

Fire Circle

Since humans first learned to make fire, we have gathered in circle to share, to speak, to listen. This is one of those spaces. Set beside the pool where water, earth, fire, and air meet — a place to raise a prayer, release what's heavy, or simply sit in warmth and silence.

The fire circle is where retreats come alive after dark. No agenda, no structure — just the oldest form of human connection there is.

Immersion

Cenote Pool

The land chose the shape — we simply cleaned it up. Fed by cenote water drawn from deep beneath the property, this organic, free-form pool sits where the jungle opens naturally. A hybrid filtration system keeps the water clean and gentle on the skin.

Shallow bench entries make it ideal for aqua therapies like Janzu and waterwork healings. The shape naturally invites integration circles, quiet floating, or simply cooling down after a temazcal — the cold plunge after ceremony is a rite of passage here.

Ground-level view of the cenote pool with turquoise water and jungle at Casa Arkaana
Where You Stay

Rooms built for rest — designed to breathe.

Every structure is bio-climatically designed with cross-ventilation, elevated ceilings, and natural materials that keep the inside cooler than the outside — year-round, day or night.

King bed in Veranda suite at Casa Arkaana
Individual beds in Veranda suite
Ensuite bathroom in Veranda suite

Veranda En-suites

4 Rooms

The four en-suites in the main house — each with its own bathroom, hot water, and everything you need to simply arrive and unpack. Beds can be configured as king-size or two single beds. Cross-ventilation and elevated ceilings keep every room cooler than the jungle outside. Towels, bedding, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided. All rooms fully mosquito-protected.

EnsuiteHot WaterJungle ViewFlexible Bedding
Jungle casita with king bed configuration
Casita exterior with individual beds
Shared bamboo shower bathroom at the jungle casitas

Jungle Casitas

4 Casitas

Four private casitas nestled deeper into the jungle — for those who want full immersion. Each can be set as king-size or two individual beds. Shared bathrooms behind the temple with hot water bamboo showers and dry compost toilets. Why compost? We sit directly above the cenote river system — the same sacred water that feeds the pool and the region's aquifer. Once you experience it, it makes perfect sense.

Up to 8 GuestsCompost ToiletsFull Immersion
Canvas glamping tent in jungle clearing at Casa Arkaana

Glamping Tents

4 Tents

Four fully equipped four-metre canvas tents set up during the dry season when full capacity is needed. Each tent sleeps two guests on individual beds, sharing the same bathrooms as the casitas. Activated only when the eight permanent rooms are fully booked — let us know in advance so we can prepare them for your group.

Up to 8 GuestsDry Season OnlyShared BathroomsAdvance Request
Living room integration space at Casa Arkaana
14-seat communal dining table at Casa Arkaana
Shaded deck with outdoor seating

Kitchen & Living Room

Communal Heart

The fully equipped kitchen serves groups of up to 26 — every pot, pan, plate, and glass you'd need. Four distinct dining spaces: a 14-seat communal table, an indoor tea table where guests naturally gather, a shaded deck with outdoor seating, and poolside picnic tables. The living room becomes a space for integration, journaling, socialising, or simply being still between sessions.

Full Kitchen4 Dining AreasIntegration SpaceUp to 26 Guests
Practical Details

Getting here & what to expect.

Distances

Xcacel Turtle Sanctuary Beach 15 min
Tulum 30 min
Playa del Carmen 45 min
Tulum Airport (TQO) 60 min
Cancún Airport (CUN) 90 min

On the Property

  • · 100% solar powered — no generators, no noise
  • · Own well (world's largest underground river system)
  • · Strong Starlink WiFi — we encourage disconnection, but you can work when you need to
  • · No air conditioning — tropical architecture with cross-ventilation, elevated ceilings, and jungle canopy keeps every structure cooler inside than out
  • · Full catering kitchen — meals prepared with love from local producers and the land when seasons allow
  • · Transport coordination arranged by CA team
  • · Mexican invoices (facturas) available
Ready to Experience It?

This is where the work happens.

Whether you're bringing a group or seeking your own transformation — the jungle is waiting.

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