10 Reasons Why Camp Joy Zihuatanejo Might Be Exactly What You Need Right Now

monique6314
Oct 4
3 min read

Zihuatanejo (Zee-WA for short) is unlike anywhere else. It's warm, walkable, welcoming, and deeply soulful. It's not your average Mexican resort town.

And Camp Joy Zihuatanejo is not your average retreat. It’s a soul-nourishing, joy-fueled, heart-opening experience set in one of the most magical corners of Mexico.

Here area 10 reasons you’ll want to be there with us!

1. Zihuatanejo is one of Mexico’s best-kept secrets.

This charming Pacific coast fishing town has managed to hold onto its authentic self. No

mega-resorts or party crowds, just cobblestone streets, friendly locals, and a deep sense of peace that seeps into your bones.

Also, it's one of Mexico's 77 "Pueblo Magicos", a town recognized for its authentic cultural qualities.

2. Two Blue Flag Beaches, Focus on Mother Earth

In Zihua two Blue Flag beaches shine—globally recognized for their beauty, accessibility, and pristine waters, where sustainability and serenity go hand in hand.

Zihua is wrapped in nature that restores you: lush green hills, soft ocean breezes, and quiet beaches that seem to slow time. The Zanka diet—fresh-caught fish and homegrown foods—nourishes body and soul, sometimes spending time there feels like living in a Blue Zone.

3. It’s safe, grounded, and welcoming.

Zihua is a beloved second home for many expats, including Monique (me, the co-founder of Camp Joy!), who lives there three months a year. It’s walkable, community-oriented, and full of friendly faces.

4. The villa is beyond dreamy.

We’ll stay in a luxurious private villa overlooking the Pacific Ocean, on the edge of Zihuatanejo Bay, with panoramic views, 2 infinity pools you’ll float in for hours, and airy rooms designed for rest and restoration.

It’s the kind of place that instantly softens your shoulders.

5. Time just for you—finally.

Life is full, busy, beautiful, but often overwhelming. Camp Joy Zihua is a space to gather yourself again. To rest. Reflect. Reconnect. To take a breath without rushing into the next thing.

6. The days are filled with joy—not pressure.

Morning yoga or meditation if you’re an early-ish riser … or sleep in if that’s what your body craves. Late morning Inner Joy workshops, quiet journaling time, or a float in the pool. You choose what you need each day.

7. We keep it real—and meaningful.

Camp Joy isn’t about surface-level self-care. It’s about Inner Joy, soulful connection, and real conversations. Our Inner Joy workshops gently guide you back to yourself with laughter, honesty, and space to be fully you.

8. There’s connection—with women like you.

You’ll meet women from all walks of life who are also ready to drop the roles and be real. Camp Joy circles create deep bonds, meaningful friendships, and the kind of community your heart remembers long after you’ve gone home.

9. The food, the town, the vibe.

Lunches with your feet in the sand. Fresh-caught seafood. Afternoons in town exploring our favorite women-owned shops and local boutiques. Zihua is vibrant, artistic, alive and our retreat gives you space to soak it all in.