Fodor's Expert Review Wayak Spa

Although not as grandiose as most spas in the Riviera Maya, this small spot (whose name translates to "the dreamer") utilizes natural surroundings to create a unique pampering experience. From the shaman who greets you with a purifying waft of cobal smoke to the treatment rooms oriented toward sun, moon, and stars, the Wayak Spa makes a point of reminding you that you're in the land of the Maya. Opt for massages in jungle palapa huts surrounded by waterfalls (and mosquito curtains) or a purifying steam bath with a heavenly oculus. Client favorites include the honey-citrus scrub and mud body wrap. The Sac-Há treatment starts detoxifying the body with a coffee scrub and then applies a massage under a warm delicate rain that has a relaxing effect.