Spas, yoga and restaurants: a wellness plan near you

In recent years, Medellin not only has earned a place on the world map as a destination for innovation and culture, but also as a leader in wellness tourism. The city, with their eternal spring climate and its natural environment, it offers a perfect setting for those looking for a trip that combines the urban energy with moments of calm and self-care. The area of Provence, where it is located 23 Hotel, is an epicenter of proposals wellness that combine relaxation, personal care, and unique sensorial experiences.

If you are hosted on 23 Hotel —or plan to be pregnant— and want to dedicate a time to reconnect with yourself, here you’ll find a complete guide to experience wellness , a few steps from your room, designed to nourish the body, mind and spirit.

Urban well-being in the heart of Provence: style of living

The concept of wellness has evolved beyond a simple massage or a session in the spa. Today, involves a form of travel and of living, which puts the focus on the care of the body, the mind and emotions. Provence is the ideal place for this style of life, because that integrates smoothly into its daily offer.

In this neighborhood, the well-being manifests itself in:

• Spas and centers of massages that offer locally-inspired treatments and international, with natural products and traditional techniques.
  
  
• Studies of yoga and pilates classes for all levels, from beginners to advanced, we invite you to find your center.
  
  
• Restaurants of healthy cuisine that prioritize fresh ingredients, organic and seasonal, turning every meal into a conscious act.
  
  
• Coffee shops specialty that elevate the coffee a simple drink to experience mindful, celebrating the origin and the process of each grain.
  
  
• Stores of natural products where you can find from organic cosmetics to superfoods, to continue taking care of yourself even after your trip.

Best of all: many of these experiences are within a walking distance from 23 Hotel, so you do not need to transport extra in order to enjoy them. This allows you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the neighbourhood and enjoy a relaxing trip as part of your routine of well-being.

Spas and massages: a ritual of deep relaxation

Nothing says “comfort” like a session in the spa after a day of exploring the city or a long journey. In Provence, you can find it from spaces boutique with luxury treatments to cabins specialized in traditional techniques.

1. Massage relaxing and therapeutic

• Sensory connection: massage with essential oils techniques and aromatherapy transport you to a state of calm deep. You can choose from scents like lavender, chamomile or eucalyptus to enhance the relaxing effect.
  
  
• Release of tension: The deep massages are great for release muscle tension after long walks or a workout. The therapists in the area are experts in techniques descontracturantes, and lymphatic drainage.
  
  
• Customization: most spas offer treatments tailored to your needs. You just have to communicate if you’re looking for relaxation, relieve stress and massage the more therapeutic.

2. Spa Ritual full

For a full experience, opt for a ritual spa that includes a variety of treatments. Some of the most popular packages in the spas of The Settlement include:

• Body scrub: With natural ingredients such as sea salt, or coffee, that leave skin soft and radiant.
• Sauna or Turkish bath: To purify the body and release toxins.
• Hydrotherapy: Circuits of high-pressure water spray to relax the muscles.
• Massage: A massage session complete that closes off the experience with a feeling of total peace.

Yoga and pilates: a conscious movement for the body and the mind

If your idea of well-being is more active, Provence and its surroundings are studios that offer yoga classes, pilates and other mind-body.

• Yoga at sunrise: Imagine starting your day with a yoga class, practicing sun salutations while the city wakes up. It’s the perfect way to energize the body, calm the mind and prepare for a day full of exploration.
  
  
• Pilates on the reformer: For those who are seeking to strengthen the body in a controlled and precise, the pilates on the reformer is an excellent choice. Focuses on strengthening the core, flexibility, and body control.
  
  
• Private lessons: If you prefer a more personalized experience, many studios offer private lessons that adapt to your level and your goals, whether you look to deepen in a posture, or simply work on your flexibility.
  
  
• Classes in English: Many yoga studios in the area are bilingual, which makes them perfect for international travelers.

Gastronomy healthy and conscious: the well-being comes through the mouth

Well-being is also cultivated through what we eat. In Provence, the offering of restaurants and cafes that promote healthy eating is becoming more and more rich and varied.

• Restaurants plant-based: The kitchen of plant origin has found a home in Provence. You will find restaurants that offer creative dishes with fresh ingredients, combining local and international flavours.
  
  
• Bars, juices, and smoothies: Perfect for a power breakfast, a snack after yoga or an injection of vitamins. Many places use fresh tropical fruits such as passion fruit, mango, soursop and lulo, that will give a unique taste to every drink.
  
  
• Coffee shops specialty: The colombian coffee is famous all around the world, and in Provence and you can live it in its fullest expression. Beyond a simple drink, these coffee shops will offer tastings, tours, methods of filter craft and a conscious approach to the origin and the producer.

Hiking and urban contact with nature: the green soul of Medellín

Well-being also involves moving and enjoying the environment. Medellin is a city that invites you to the active exploration.

• Hiking through Provence: A simple walk through the streets of Provenza and Parque Lleras is a experience wellness in itself. Enjoy the bohemian atmosphere, the murals and the architecture feels like an active meditation.
  
  
• Hills guardians: If you are looking for a physical activity more intense, you can climb the Hill The Flying or the Cerro Nutibara, where the famous Pueblito Paisa. From there, you’ll get panoramic views of the city and the valley of Aburrá.
  
  
• Bike tours: The flat areas of the city, especially along the river, are perfect for a bike ride. You can rent one and combine physical activity with the urban exploration.

Experience wellness unique: the local touch

Medellín has original proposals that combine their rich culture with practices of well-being ancestral.

• Massage with volcanic stones: Some spas offer massage with hot volcanic stones, inspired by the geography antioquia and the volcanoes of the region, which have a therapeutic effect deep.
  
  
• Ceremonies of cocoa: cocoa is a fruit that is sacred in the ancient cultures of Colombia. Some ceremonies of cocoa allow you to connect with the story and the power of this fruit, in an atmosphere of meditation and deep relaxation.
  
  
• Baths of sound: The sessions baths of sound, with tibetan singing bowls and other instruments, they invite you to a deep relaxation and healing through vibration.

Itinerary wellness of 2 days near 23 Hotel

Day 1:

• Morning: Start the day with a yoga class in a studio close to 23 Hotel.
• Afternoon: have Lunch in a restaurant plant-based in Provence, enjoying fresh flavors and nutritious.
• Evening: Return to the hotel for a relaxing massage and a light dinner on the terrace, enjoying the night view of the city.

Day 2:

• Tomorrow: Climbs to the Cerro Nutibara for a walk and enjoy the view of Pueblito Paisa.
• Later: cool off with a smoothie tropical in a juice bar in the area and then relax at a spa.
• Night: finish your day with a meditation session or a bath of sound in a specialized center.

Why Provence is the epicenter of wellness in Medellin

Provence is a place that brings together the best of both worlds: an urban environment vibrant with a growing supply of spaces for personal care. To stay in 23 Hotel gives you direct access to an ecosystem where you can:

• Eat healthy and consciously.
• Practice physical and mental activities.
• Relax with massage and spa treatments.
• Integrate the well-being in your day-to-day with no effort.

In Provence, the welfare is not an occasional luxury; it is part of the experience of living and travelling in the city.

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