One day, she imagined her dream bachata event — and made it real. A dance lover since childhood, her vibrant energy and magnetic presence make her the soul of the retreat. Leticia works on The Bachata Retreat 365 days a year, pouring love and passion into every detail. A true perfectionist who knows how to turn dreams into reality.
The one behind the scenes, bringing a strategic and business-minded approach to the vision. With a background in tourism and event planning, Adrián used his experience to help create The Bachata Retreat. Two words that define him: creative and professional — even if he happens to be the only one on the team who can’t dance bachata.
When Samy stepped in, so did the magic — instantly taking The Bachata Retreat to a whole new level. An internationally known artist with a one-of-a-kind take on life and business: passion, spirituality, and purpose. With his infectious charisma and undeniable talent, Samy adds that extra spark that makes The Bachata Retreat truly unforgettable.
THE DREAM TEAM
The talented crew working behind the scenes to bring the magic to life
The true boss behind the scenes. She leads the entire logistics team, handles sound equipment orders, organizes the boat excursions… and even mediates Leticia and Adrián’s arguments. Calm under pressure and always solving everyone’s problems.
The right hand of the organizers all year long. From managing social media all year long to answering emails and WhatsApp messages, she also runs the wellness department during the retreat. Oh, and fun fact: she’s a close friend of her bosses and somehow still wants to hang out with them.
The queen of supplies and spreadsheets. She buys everything from participant t-shirts to banners and bracelets, while also handling the wild beast known as retreat accounting. Bonus: she’s also the team’s emotional support system. Legendary.
The soul behind our wellness magic — from morning yoga to night-time sound healing. Her energy is essential. Curious detail: Leticia came to El Valle seven years ago to work with her… and the rest is history.
The brave soul in charge of waking up our legendary local animation team every morning. Her leadership and empathy keep this high-energy team running smoothly from sunrise to the last party of the night.
Her charm is so contagious that no one minds her filming every second of the retreat. She loves what she does: smiling, recording videos, and of course… dancing right after.
MEDIA TEAM
The creatives who turn your best moments into memories you’ll replay forever.
The editing wizard behind all those epic videos you see online. His creativity is outrageous, Also a talented singer, and guaranteed to make the team laugh at least five times a day.
The mastermind behind every stunning photo you see from the retreat. Ultra professional and always delivering. Ask him about his photography projects — they’ll take you deeper into the beauty of El Valle and the Dominican Republic.
Our jungle editing ninja. Working from his cozy cabin in the heart of the forest, he’s the reason you get to see jaw-dropping recap videos on the same day they’re filmed.
Now that you’ve met the family… ready to live it with us?
