Nativo Spa

If you are looking for a quality massage with people that really tend to your massage needs — deep tissue, relaxing muscle, soreness, or spiritual reenergizing moments, you can receive all that here . Carlos and Luci have years and years of experience tied to the Zapotec culture and impart that knowledge and expertise to you. What I love about their services are multi level: 1- Personal Attention: they really pay a lot of attention to your specific body. No two massages should be the exact same because one day you may have a lower back pain or another day you really just want to relax from the scalp down. Other times people have sensitivities and don’t like to be touched on the feet etc. They really listen and I appreciate that so much. 2- Energy. I have had one massage with Carlos and about five with Luci. They bring very good energy, that comes from their heart and transfer that to my body. It’s a healing touch that is different from other massage places because sometimes other massage people rush through and don’t transfer a healing sensation. Luci has lots of experience and she can feel in my body where there’s a lot of built up tension and help melt that away and in its place transfer a positive touch. 3- Zapotec roots. In addition to deep tissue, hot stone, or relaxing massage, they also offer a Zapotek traditional ceremonial experience. Again as mentioned Carlos and Luci are Oaxacan Zapotek and are more than happy to share their tradition with you, they use herbs, stones, chanting, drumming, and herbal steam. This Limpia is way more than just a massage. It is an energy experience. Please check them out. You won’t be disappointed. Easy to find near Mercado 20 de Noviembre/ Benito Juarez. (There is ambient noise from the market. Just keep that in mind as it is not fully soundproof.) They do accept credit cards. Enjoy your experience!! I also added photos and a video.

I've traveled the world and experienced many massages, but this one truly stands out as the best. It beautifully combined my ancestral spirituality, powerful healing energy, and a deeply relaxing massage that melts away stress. The entire experience is absolutely transformative,and the staff radiate such genuine warmth and positive energy ✨️ 💫

A True Miracle Experience! This place is absolutely magical! I cannot believe the level of service we received for such an incredible price — we were speechless. You must try the Mayan healing massage/ceremony. It was the most magical 90 minutes of my life. I’ve had healing ceremonies all over the world, but this one was beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. It transported us to another world and even brought us to tears. If I ever return to Oaxaca, this place will be the reason why. Thank you so much for welcoming us at the very last minute — in today’s world, finding such a gem without a reservation feels priceless. Please never lose the beautiful spirit you have here. Without a doubt, the best experience in Oaxaca!

It would be a shame to come to Oaxaca and leave without trying this experience! Carlos' Royal Mayan Massage was a wonderful experience. My mind and body were purified, and I felt truly light after the whole experience. The massage technique was superb, with varying degrees of pressure and the use of hands and arms to relax my entire body. After the cupping, my body felt warm, and the areas that had been tense were relieved.

If you’re thinking about doing this…don’t. This is a “must do”! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 After reading reviews online, I was determined to book with Carlos or Lucí, who I learned are the owners. Both have been working in the healing arts for decades and are well-known locally. 🪶🌵💐 But it turned out that there was a scheduling issue, and I ended up getting Gladys for my Mayan massage. 💆🏼‍♀️ Let me just say that it was THE best massage I’ve ever had in my life. 😍 (And that says a lot, because I’ve had a lot of massages in my life, lol.) 😀 It’s WELL worth the money, especially if your shoulders and back are sore from carrying luggage. 🏷️😅 Be sure to bring at least 15% to 20% extra for a tip…you’ll be glad you did. 🤓 I also got the facial, which was lovely, but not unforgettable—like the Mayan massage. 🇲🇽 A special thanks Lucí for correcting the scheduling error, and to Gladys for being a sweetheart on top of being an excellent massage therapist! 🙏🏼🤗

WOW. If you are looking for a typical, run-of-the-mill massage, go elsewhere. This is not that. It is WAY better. If you are ready for a truly healing and holistic experience, this is your place. I was utterly touched by the thoughtfulness and thoroughness of my Royal Mayan Massage ceremony. I started crying immediately because it felt so deeply special and was so different from the hundreds of mediocre massages I’ve experienced in the states. This is honestly the kind of massage I’ve been dreaming of for years. I am a massage therapist myself and am extremely picky when it comes to people working on me. The healing practitioners at Nativo Spa are truly lovely souls that approach bodywork from a spiritual, energetic standpoint and take this work seriously. I could not have been more pleased with my experience. Even though my appointment got started late and I had to wait, I did not care one bit. I felt so held - by Alberto, by nature, by my ancestors, by the space, by the lineage of this work. I will hold onto this memory with love and gratitude for many years to come. If I lived here, I’d visit often.

I went with two family members and everyone was very happy. I specifically asked for a therapist that could do very hard/deep pressure and Nancy delivered. She was very intuitive, checked in throughout and adjusted as needed based on my requests (and her strength didn’t wane throughout the massage and she didn’t struggle through it, as others have at other places). Prices very reasonable. My family members noted how well they cleaned after their massages (they did one hour and waited for me since I did 90-min), and were very happy with Miguel and so sorry they forgot the second male therapist’s name. They also said communication was not an issue although they speak little Spanish. My one dislike was while I was in a visually private area, I was not in an enclosed room, unlike my family members who were. My mom went the next day and requested to have a private room and it was no issue. My mom also had Nancy and said her massage was fantastic. Located on second floor (no elevator), and they have clean bathroom to use as well as drinking water. Easy to book via WhatsApp and they can communicate in English. I’m always apprehensive about cleanliness, professionalism and skill/understanding of the body when trying new places, but can highly recommend and am sad I didn’t think to book earlier on my trip, would have gone multiple times!

What an amazing experience! After a long travel day to get here to this beautiful city. My mom, aunt and I chose the Mayan Royal. It was the best decision ever. You start off with a Mayan ritual which we loved. The three ladies Nancy, Navidad and Gladys all are very experienced masseuse. They worked every knot and kink we knew we had and some we didn’t know. This treatment is a 2 hour and 15 minute of pure bliss. These three ladies work hard and you can tell they love what they do! They even helped us with getting a taxi after our treatment. We ended up booking a facial for another day.