Sumak Travel

22/02/2024

Our is out! Tourism supporting , culture and wellness: https://mailchi.mp/6fdaf7db5672/winter2023 and featured in the press, cultural tourism in , and a women's wellness retreat this April. Find out more!

Our sustainable tourism destinations in Costa Rica and Panama were featured on The Guardian, a post about a unique cultural tour in Argentina was published in our blog, and we are running a women's wellness retreat in Costa Rica this April. Find out more!

22/12/2023

Would you like to explore amazing destinations and at the same time acquire practical tools for personal growth? Are you looking for an adventurous holiday with a soulful purpose? Join this 8-day for women in beautiful , from April 20th to 27th: https://tri.ps/EXF9Y Hike in a mystical cloud forest, go snorkelling in the ecologically diverse Caño Island, spot exotic wildlife in Manuel Antonio National Park and take part in a transformative indigenous ceremony with ! Save $200 if you secure your spot by January 2nd. Happy winter solstice!

Join us on the magnificent South Pacific coast of Costa Rica for an 8-day / 7-night all inclusive, unique and powerful women's wellness retreat. Experience epic adventures to national parks with guided hikes and snorkeling. Visit Costa Rican towns and learn about indigenous cultures, organic local f...

07/07/2023

Our adventures in are featured on The Guardian! Read all about visiting a sacred waterfall in an indigenous community, doing birdwatching and hiking in the cloud forest in La Amistad International Park, enjoying the beaches of the Pacific Coast and discovering conservation areas around the Panama Canal. A truly incredible experience: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/jun/07/i-feel-the-wing-draught-of-dozens-of-hummingbirds-the-wild-beauty-of-panama This is a great example of local entrepreneurs, family-run businesses and indigenous communities using tourism to protect biodiversity and the environment. Don't miss it!

The Central American country has incredible wildlife and biodiversity. Our writer explores its forest and meets the Indigenous people hoping to preserve it

08/06/2023

We are excited to share some of our destinations in have been featured on The Guardian Travel: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/may/30/how-coffee-farms-in-costa-rica-are-mixing-wildlife-agriculture-and-tourism We took Kevin, a very talented journalist, in an epic journey to see how local entrepreneurs and empowered rural communities are using to protect and the . In this beautifully written article, Kevin shares his coffee-infused in Biolley (near La Amistad International Park), San Jerónimo (near Chirripó National Park) and Providencia de Dota (in Los Santos Forest Reserve). You will meet the amazing people behind family-run businesses and community-based tourism enterprises that are promoting in some of the lesser-known tourist destinations of this wonderful country. Pura Vida!

A new crop of farming co-ops are finding ways to safely open up untouched landscapes and exotic wildlife to visitors – and grow superb coffee

20/05/2023

In today's blog post we travel to ! During this authentic cultural experience, you will be guest to rural families in the Ocumazo Valley: https://www.sumak-travel.org/a-heritage-and-cultural-tour-in-northwest-argentina/ You will hike through mystical landscapes, learn about the rich heritage of the area and try delicious local food. Get ready to go off-the-beaten path!

During this authentic cultural tour in the Ocumazo Valley in Northwest Argentina, you will hike through beautiful landscapes, enjoy a rich cultural heritage, try local food and be the guest of a welcoming rural community. Take a look!

16/02/2023

After "Cultivating Self Love" in Costa Rica and "Rescripting Your Life" in Guatemala, we are thrilled to launch "Embodying Compassion & Courage" in : https://tri.ps/wsXGq Join us from June 18th to 24th in mystical Belize, for a combining visits to incredible temples, snorkelling in stunning coral reefs and learning about rich, ancestral culture. As part of our ongoing partnership with Self Mastery International, we have crafted a retreat in a , featuring , , transformational workshops and other healing activities and ceremonies. Acquire practical tools for personal transformation while creating new connections with other like-minded people. Check the full itinerary now!

As the new year of 2023 unfolds, we are all being asked to reflect on what really matters in our lives. Work/life balance has moved to the forefront of our consciousness as the pandemic seems to ebb and flow, while many are wisely beginning to contemplate both personal and planetary transformation.....

26/01/2023

Our is out: https://mailchi.mp/d46032dda974/winter2022 See our indigenous offer in the Yucatán Peninsula ( ) featured on National Geographic Traveller UK (photo article by Richard James Taylor Photography), learn more about the wellness retreat we hosted in the Maya Biosphere Reserve ( ), discover a rare cultural activity in Monteverde ( ) and explore our new tour combining destinations and a cloud forest immersion in . Check it out!

The Mayan communities in Mexico featured on National Geographic Traveller UK, a wellness experience in the Maya Biosphere Reserve in Guatemala, a cultural tour in Costa Rica and beach and cloud forest adventures in Panama.

13/01/2023

Happy New Year! We are pleased to launch a new tour to enchanting , an ideal combination of beach destinations and a cloud forest immersion: https://www.sumak-travel.org/product/beach-and-cloud-forest-panama-adventure/ First, enjoy a stay in the Azuero Peninsula, the heart of Panamanian and folklore. Then, navigate the great blue waters of the Gulf of Chiriquí, visiting beautiful and unspoiled islands on the Pacific Ocean. Finish your journey on a high note as you hike through the secluded cloud forest at Mount Totumas, with great opportunities for watching. Take a look!

This Panama adventure is crafted for travellers curious about the road less travelled and in love with nature and culture. Visit he Azuero Peninsula to discover the heart of Panamanian culture, bask in the great blue waters of the Gulf of Chiriquí and finish in the secluded cloud forest at Mount To...

28/10/2022

As part of our work promoting in , we organised a press trip for National Geographic Traveller UK earlier this year. The talented photographer Richard James Taylor Photography spent several days with communities in the Yucatán Peninsula. Here we share some of his pictures and you can check the amazing photo story published by the magazine: https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/photography/2022/10/photo-story-ancient-ruins-and-indigenous-culture-in-mexicos-maya-kaan-region You will see how indigenous communities are using tourism to protect ancestral culture and biodiversity in !

21/03/2022

Our is out: https://mailchi.mp/7e6098b8977d/winter2021 Epic retreats in Costa Rica and Guatemala, trekking the Chicamocha Canyon in Colombia and promoting indigenous tourism in Latin America. Check it out!

Discover our epic wellness retreats in Costa Rica and Guatemala, come with us to hike in the stunning Chicamocha Canyon in Colombia and learn more about our work promoting indigenous tourism in Latin America.

24/02/2022

In today's blog post, we talk more about our next retreat in : https://www.sumak-travel.org/rescripting-your-life-a-wellness-retreat-in-guatemala/ Taking place in the rich and beautiful , this 9-day regenerative journey is a great combination of archaeology, , relaxation, healing and renewal. Participants will clear out old programming and outdated paradigms, while simultaneously ushering in new mindsets and methodologies to improve their wellbeing. Check it out!

This 9-day wellness retreat in Guatemala is a great combination of archaeology, adventure, relaxation, healing and renewal. Participants will clear out old programming and outdated paradigms, while simultaneously ushering in new mindsets and methodologies to improve their wellbeing.

08/02/2022

Have you ever dreamed of climbing the amazing temples of or experiencing a traditional Mayan ceremony? Do you feel the need for clarity about the next chapter of your life? Our retreat "Rescripting Your Life" offers a profound opportunity to combine and transformational personal experiences: https://tri.ps/vN1Nb Join us from May 7th to 15th in the beautiful region of Petén in , to explore the amazing Mayan Biosphere Reserve and to learn how to unlock your creativity employing innovative techniques. Check the full itinerary now!

This wellness retreat was lovingly created and curated to assist participants to clear out old programming and outdated paradigms that keep us stuck in old stories while simultaneously ushering in new mindsets and methodologies to rescript your life! To cultivate greater cultural awareness and appre...

16/11/2021

We would like you to discover the best of yourself in .

In that vein, we have partnered with Self Mastery International to create Cultivating Self Love, an innovative that combines the best of Costa Rican healthy cuisine, unspoiled beaches, kayaking adventures, whale watching excursions, ancient indigenous ceremonies and transformational tools and techniques to enlighten your soul.

See our full itinerary at https://tri.ps/z2t5o

13/11/2021

Cultivating self love, rebuilding your self-esteem and gaining confidence in yourself are not easy tasks. To help you navigate through this challenging process, we have designed a in .

With over 30 years of experience, retreat leader Peggy Farmer, PhD, Speaker, will teach you different techniques to deepen your self awareness and achieve a more meaningful and conscious life.

What challenges would you like to overcome next year? Learn more about the activities and workshops: https://tri.ps/z2t5o

11/11/2021

Spending time in is a great way to look after your physical and mental health.

Our next in offers you the opportunity to enjoy an 8-day trip through white sand beaches, exotic tropical forest and nature protected areas that will revitalise your mind, body and soul.

More information at: https://tri.ps/z2t5o

08/11/2021

By helping you achieve mental, physical and emotional relaxation, yoga provides diverse benefits to your health.

Do you know what these benefits are?

Let Peggy Farmer, PhD, Speaker, an experienced facilitator and coach, lead your journey during our next in this December. The retreat includes activities such as yoga and meditation, as well as workshops on emotional intelligence, stress management and compassionate communication.

Find out more at: https://tri.ps/z2t5o

05/11/2021

Have you ever heard of ?

are places where people live more than 100 years on average, due to the combination of a healthy lifestyle, nutrition, socialization and rich ecosystems.

To understand the power of laugh, love and connection, join our next which will take place in the extraordinary Nicoya Peninsula in , one of the five Blue Zones of the world.

See full itinerary at: https://tri.ps/z2t5o

03/11/2021

"Cultivating Self Love" is a for women in Costa Rica this December. The 8-day itinerary features , meditation, transformational workshops and activities to foster a sense of joy, personal growth, healing and adventure in your life.

Would you like to find out more about it? See full itinerary: https://tri.ps/z2t5o

24/09/2021

We are excited to announce the launch of "Cultivating Self Love", an international designed for women looking for inspiring adventures and transformational experiences for both the soul and the body: https://www.sumak-travel.org/cultivating-self-love-a-womens-wellness-retreat-in-costa-rica/ This carefully curated 8-day itinerary brings together deep soul-nourishing activities, guided meditations, energy work, restorative and empowering workshops to expand self-love and stimulate inner healing. Led by Peggy Farmer seasoned facilitator and guide with 30+ years of experience, the retreat will take place in beautiful from December 5th to 12th. Participants will enjoy a mix of and activities in San José and in the extraordinary Nicoya Peninsula, on the northern Pacific Coast. Find out more!

This wellness retreat in Costa Rica is designed for women looking for inspiring adventures and transformational experiences for both the soul and the body. The 8-day itinerary, from December 5th to 12th, is a great combination of ecotourism and wellness offering participants the opportunity to immer...

02/09/2021

We are proud to be partnering with Self Mastery International to host this amazing retreat for in beautiful , facilitated by Peggy Farmer. A great combination of wellness and activities in the gorgeous Nicoya Peninsula, one of the only five in the world. Check it out!

Countless places on earth exist that awaken our souls, stir our inner knowing and activate a deep curiosity for soulful transformation. The Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica is one of those spots and also happens to be one ...

22/04/2021

Happy ! Today, we are sending out our first since the start of the pandemic: https://mailchi.mp/0745bf729d04/spring2021 It highlights how wellness and adventures can become essential elements for the recovery of the tourism industry, in a way that respects nature and protects cultural heritage. Check it out!

We are launching an innovative wellness retreat for women and two new tours in Costa Rica. Plus, a culture and nature adventure in Argentina and indigenous tourism with the Mapuche in Chile. Check them out!