Nativo Spa

My partner and I partook in the traditional Temazcal offered by Luci and Carlos at the spa’s secondary location in Teotitlán de Valle. Coming from both of us, we can’t speak highly enough about this experience. Luci and Carlos guided us in a beautiful ceremony and temazcal that led to very profound spiritual experiences for us. They carry out their cultural traditions in such a beautiful, respectful, and grounded way. It was an honor to be guided and held by both of them. The meal they served and shared with us after the ceremony was so nourishing and delicious. It was a perfect way to ground in and connect. We also adored the cacao body scrub they offered us in the temazcal and can’t wait to make our own, as our skin felt incredible after. We absolutely recommend participating in a temazcal with these beautiful people. You will not regret it.

This place is not just a massage is a Whole experience. I Received a massage from Navidad and She worked in all the areas on my body that I need the right pressure. I feel like She work from inside to outside. I feel the energy in this wonderful place! Thank you Navidad

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 had such a lovely experience here. The practitioner, Gladys, was incredibly warm, friendly, and attentive. I felt very safe and taken care of by her! I did the Mayan Massage and it was a unique experience — I left feeling optimistic, light as a feather, and both relaxed and energized. I’d highly recommend :)

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.