Frequently AskedQuestions
About Casa Kura Kura
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Casa Kura Kura is a private short-term rental, boutique wellness oasis and intimate retreat venue on the East Cape of Baja California Sur.
Guests can simply come stay and enjoy the property as a peaceful Baja escape, or the space can be used for private retreats, creative gatherings and small-group experiences. The property includes guest accommodations, a private heated saltwater pool, sauna, yoga spaces, edible and medicinal gardens and multiple outdoor areas for dining, gathering and relaxing.
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Absolutely. Casa Kura Kura is available as a private short-term rental, and you do not need to be participating in a retreat or wellness program to stay here.
Some guests come simply to relax, enjoy the pool and gardens, spend time by the sea, explore the East Cape or enjoy a quiet Baja getaway with friends or family.
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Not at all. Wellness is woven into the spirit and design of Casa Kura Kura, but it does not define how you need to spend your stay.
Some guests come for private retreats or wellness experiences, while others simply come for a vacation, time with friends or family, remote work, surfing, nature or a few peaceful days by the sea.
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Casa Kura Kura is a private, independently owned boutique property rather than a hotel or resort.
The experience is more intimate and immersed in nature, with organic edible and medicinal gardens, solar-powered living, personalized wellness experiences and spaces designed for slowing down, gathering and enjoying the rhythm of life on Baja’s East Cape.
Location and Getting Here
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Casa Kura Kura is located in Zacatitos on the East Cape of Baja California Sur, Mexico, just outside San José del Cabo. Surrounded by desert, mountains and sea, our boutique wellness oasis offers a peaceful setting away from the busier resort areas of Los Cabos while still being easy to reach.
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Casa Kura Kura is approximately 35 minutes from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) in San José del Cabo. Private airport transportation can be arranged directly with local transportation providers.
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Yes. The beach is approximately a 10-minute walk from Casa Kura Kura, making it easy to enjoy sunrise walks, swimming, surfing and the natural beauty of Baja’s East Cape.
Accommodations & Amenities
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Casa Kura Kura includes the three-bedroom Hawksbill Casa and the private one-bedroom Flatback Casita.
The property can be rented in different configurations depending on the type of stay, group size and availability.
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Yes. Casa Kura Kura has a private heated saltwater swimming pool surrounded by gardens and outdoor lounge areas, including a shaded poolside palapa.
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Yes. Casa Kura Kura is a solar-powered, off-grid property designed to offer modern comfort while maintaining a close connection to the surrounding environment.
The property also has air conditioning, Wi-Fi and purified reverse-osmosis drinking water.
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Yes. High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, so guests can stay connected or work remotely while still enjoying a peaceful, nature-centered setting.
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Yes. Casa Kura Kura has dedicated spaces for yoga, meditation, breathwork and other movement practices, including an open-air yoga shala with ocean and mountain views.
The spaces are available for guests to use independently, and private instruction can also be arranged by request.
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On-site amenities include a private heated saltwater pool, temazcal-inspired sauna, yoga and meditation spaces, outdoor shower, firepit and edible and medicinal gardens.
Private wellness treatments and experiences can also be scheduled separately by request.
Wellness, Dining, & Private Services
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Casa Kura Kura does not operate a daily schedule of group yoga or wellness classes.
Yoga, meditation, breathwork and other wellness experiences can be arranged privately and are tailored to the individual guest or group. All sessions are scheduled by request and are subject to practitioner availability.
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Private wellness experiences may include therapeutic massage, organic facials, yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound healing, bodywork and other restorative modalities.
These are personalized, appointment-based experiences rather than regularly scheduled group classes, allowing guests to choose as much—or as little—wellness programming as they would like during their stay.
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Yes. Private therapeutic massage, organic facials and other wellness services may be scheduled during your stay.
Appointments are subject to practitioner availability, so advance booking is recommended.
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Yes. Private chef service can be arranged for retreats and selected stays.
Menus can be tailored to the guest or group and may include vegetarian, pescatarian and other dietary preferences, with seasonal ingredients and produce from the Casa Kura Kura gardens incorporated whenever available.
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Yes. Custom all-inclusive packages can be created for private stays and retreats, combining accommodations with chef-prepared meals and personalized wellness experiences. Each package is tailored to the individual guest or group, so the level of support and programming can be as simple or as comprehensive as you’d like.
Retreats and Amanecer Wellness
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Yes. Casa Kura Kura can be rented as an intimate retreat venue for yoga, meditation, wellness, creative and other small-group experiences.
Retreat leaders may rent the property for their own programming, with optional local support coordinating private chefs, wellness practitioners and other services.
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Yes. Casa Kura Kura is home to Amanecer Wellness, which creates private, personalized retreats for individuals, couples and small groups, as well as select seasonal group retreats. Casa Kura Kura also welcomes outside retreat leaders who rent the property for their own programs.
Retreats are one part of what happens here—the property is also available simply as a private short-term rental.
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Amanecer private retreats are personalized wellness experiences created specifically for an individual, couple or small group at Casa Kura Kura.
Rather than following a fixed schedule or joining a larger group, each retreat is designed around your goals, interests and pace. Depending on what you’re looking for, a retreat may include private yoga, meditation, breathwork, bodywork, massage, energy healing, botanical experiences, time in nature and chef-prepared meals.
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Amanecer private retreats are designed around the needs and intentions of each guest or group. Retreats may focus on burnout and deep rest, stress and anxiety support, teen emotional wellbeing, couples connection and intimacy, life transitions, creative renewal, or simply creating space to reset and reconnect.
Each retreat is personalized and may weave together practices such as yoga, meditation, breathwork, somatic and energy-based work, bodywork, time in nature, creative practices, botanical experiences and nourishing chef-prepared meals.
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Yes. Private retreats can be built around a particular season of life or area where you’re seeking support—whether that’s burnout, overwhelm, anxiety, relationship disconnection, a major transition, creative block or the need for meaningful time away.
For teens and families, experiences can also be created around stress, confidence, emotional regulation and connection. For couples, retreats may focus on intimacy, communication and reconnecting. Creative retreats can offer spaciousness, inspiration and time to return to your work with fresh perspective.
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Yes. Amanecer can create bespoke, all-inclusive private retreat packages that combine accommodations at Casa Kura Kura with chef-prepared meals, personalized wellness sessions and thoughtfully curated experiences.
Retreats can be as restorative, active, therapeutic or spacious as you’d like, and every element is tailored to the individual guest or group.
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Yes. Casa Kura Kura offers the convenience of being approximately 35 minutes from Los Cabos International Airport while feeling very removed from the larger hotels and resort areas.
Its private accommodations, yoga spaces, heated saltwater pool, sauna, gardens and outdoor gathering areas make it particularly well suited to intimate retreats and small-group experiences seeking a quieter Baja setting.
Accessibility
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Most of the main living and accommodation spaces at Casa Kura Kura are located on the ground floor and can be accessed without stairs. The yoga shala is the primary area that requires stair access.
Some pathways and doorways may be narrower, so guests using wheelchairs or mobility devices are encouraged to contact us in advance so we can discuss the property layout and make sure it will be a comfortable fit.
What People Are Saying
Each experience at Casa Kura Kura is designed to nourish the mind, body, and soul, helping you reconnect—with yourself, with nature, and with the natural rhythm of life.
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