Yelapa Retreat: FAQs

COMMON RETREAT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:

What airport do I fly into?

The airport that you will fly into is Puerto Vallarta (PVR).

Where do I go from the airport?

From the airport you will take a taxi to Los Muertos Pier.

There are several taxi services readily available outside of the airport. The fare is about $25 USD. Something to note, is that you will need to pay the fare upfront or when leaving the airport vicinity. This is normal and a toll that the taxi services have to pay.

Around what time should my flight land in Puerto Vallarta?

Make sure that your flight lands in Puerto Vallarta before 3:00pm so that you have enough time to get through Customs and over to Los Muertos pier by 5:00pm to meet up with the rest of the group where we will take a water taxi over to Yelapa.

Who are your hosts?

This retreat is presented by Bonfire Hot Yoga, and your hosts and guides during the retreat are: Krystal Conniry and Seth Brown! Krystal is a practicing Yoga Teacher, Sound Therapist, and Healing Arts Enthusiast. Yoga continues to be a life-changing journey of surrender and transformation for her and she loves to share this gift with the world. It is Seth’s personal belief that everyone’s yoga journey begins with their first breath, arriving at body, or perhaps even before then. He has practiced yoga since 2003, and has over 5,000 hours of yoga teaching experience. Seth considers yoga his life’s passion. It is not a job nor a duty. Take a closer look at Seth and Krystal’s full bios on the Retreat Home Page!

I have limited mobility. Is this retreat for me?

It’s important to keep in mind that Yelapa is nestled at the foot of a mountain next to the ocean and has no paved roads. Because of this, getting around in Yelapa means walking on cobble-stone streets and steep walkways. Please come prepared for uneven terrain, pack appropriate footwear.

Krystal and Seth welcome all levels of practice into their yoga classes and can provide modifications if a posture is outside a student’s range.

What is the weather like in March?

The weather in March is amazing—sunny with warm days and cooler nights. The average temperature range is a low of 62° and a high of 80°.

What kinds of clothing should I pack?

Bring clothes conducive for warmer weather and slightly cooler nights. In addition, consider attire for activities such as yoga, hiking, and swimming. We will traverse uneven terrain both in town and during excursions. A good pair of walking sandals or hiking boots are highly recommended.

Can I drink the water in Yelapa?

The tap water in Yelapa is not for drinking. Casa Isabel has an filtration system and each casita will have its own garaphon. However, if people want to be extremely careful or know that they have a really sensitive tummy or immune system, they may want to play it safe and stick to bottled water which we can get from the store.

Money:

The currency in Yelapa is the Mexican Peso. There are no ATMs in Yelapa so will want to either order pesos before you leave the US or purchase them in Puerto Vallarta from a bank or ATM. Many US banks offer currency exchange. We will not have a lot of time in PV before heading to Yelapa (unless you are coming early) so the best and most economical thing to do is to get your pesos ahead of time or at the airport. We recommend bringing between $50-$100 USD/per day (in pesos) for spending, personal items, and souvenirs.

Are credit cards accepted in most places?

Few places in Yelapa accept credit cards. And the fees are large. The most preferred and accepted form of payment is cash.

Tipping etiquette:

In Mexico, tipping is very much appreciated and sometimes very much expected. As a general rule/guideline it is customary to tip someone that is providing you a service or helping you with something that you would otherwise have to do yourself and that makes your load a little lighter. For example if someone helps you transport your luggage, it is expected that you offer a $2-$5 tip (35-90 pesos).

What type of yoga will we be practicing?

We will be practicing a mix of hatha/vinyasa flow, as well as Ghosh-based (or 26 & 2) sequences and postures. There will also be opportunities for softer classes like restorative and yoga nidra later in the day. The classes will be suitable for all levels.