Spas in Cancun are centered in the big high-rise hotels that line the Hotel Zone, a 17 mile stretch of beach with the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea on one side and the dark blue waters of the Nichupte Lagoon on the other.
The best spas in Cancun can be found at Ritz-Carlton Cancun, Le Meridian Cancun, Aqua, and The Westin.
On the nearby Riviera Mayan, you'll find Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya, Ceiba del Mar and Paraiso de la Bonita Thalasso Center and Spa in Puerto Morales.
Some of them offer a Temazcal, ancient Aztec Náhuatl word meaning “House of steam.” A Mayan Temazcal is a pre-Hispanic style steam bath that uses traditional healing methods to encourage deep relaxation encouraging introspection and reflection. It is similar to a sweat lodge.
