The Bachata Retreat 4th Edition
2-8 March 2026
#TBR 2026
Monday 2 March
14.00 Arrival to Santo Domingo (SDQ)
Airport (Las Americas) and transportation by buses to El Valle
17.00 Arrival to El Valle, Samana
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20.00 Welcome dinner
Traditional dominican dinner under the sky in the sand next to the Caribbean sea
21.00 – 00.00 Welcome ceremony & Social dancing
You will get to know the participants, the teachers and the animation team who will be with us during the whole week. After the ceremony we will start with the first social night
Tuesday 3 March
07.45– 8.45 Vinyasa Yoga Flow
10.00 – 15.00 Playa Ermitaño
After a short boat trip, we arrive to the virgin beach of Ermitaño, a sanctuary of peace and relaxation, with no one but us, and our music. A beach surrounded by mountains, coconut trees and reefs.
21.00 – 22.00 Sound Healing experience
Music and sound therapy. The practice of using different sounds to improve your physical health and emotional wellbeing. Through sounds and vibrations the session helps to calibrate our internal frequencies to release blockages and emotions.
Wednesday 4 March
08.30 – 09.00 Yoga at the beach
11.00 – 15.00 Workshops
Workshops with out local and international artists, where you will learn dominican footwork, traditional bachata in couples, and salsa
15.30 Bootcamps
Intensive bootcamps with Laura del Vecchio, Lear Dancers, and continuation of the Bachata certification program with Samy El Mágico.
21.00 – 02.00 Fiesta en Las Terrenas
Las Terrenas, the cradle of Dominican bachata. A night of high-level dancing awaits us there, where we’ll join local and international dancers in the town’s bars and nightclubs, in one of the most cosmopolitan areas of the Dominican Republic.
Thrusday 5 March
09.00 – 14.00 Cascada El Limón
We’ll visit the largest waterfall in the Dominican Republic — a breathtaking spot perfect for incredible photos and for losing yourself in the power of nature.
16:00 – 20:00 The BIG Jungle POOL PARTY
With one of the best 360 degree view to El Valle bay, we are going to have a jungle pool party at the infinity pool of Unique Hotel. With the best DJs, animation crew and artists.
21.00 – 22.00 Sound healing experience
Music and sound therapy. The practice of using different sounds to improve your physical health and emotional wellbeing. Through sounds and vibrations the session helps to calibrate our internal frequencies to release blockages and emotions.
Friday 6 March
7.45 – 8.45 Ice Bath
10.00 – 18.00: Private party on a Catamaran
The excursion that you cannot miss! We will sail through the Caribbean Sea on a private Catamaran with local entertainers, and dancers to the paradisiacal island of Cayo Levantado. We take over the island with our bachata, until sun goes down.
21.00 – 02:00 Baile Social en El Valle
We continue the party in the most dominican way! Dancing on the street between little streets and bar, under the stars and infinite palmtrees
Saturday 7 March
07.45 – 08.15 Yoga at the beach
10.00 – 12.00 Workshops
We start with some workshops with our incredible artists to warm up for the big jungle pool party!We’ll visit the largest waterfall in the Dominican Republic — a breathtaking spot perfect for incredible photos and for losing yourself in the power of nature.
17.00 – 02.00 Farewell Jungle Night
With all the animators, teachers, participants and organizers with whom we have shared this unforgettable week we do a farewell ceremony, and dinner.
We will continue the night on the beach of El Valle, in its secret corner. Our DJ will make us dance until dawn, with live performances by Dominican artists surrounded by the mountains of Samaná covered by the rain forest.
Sunday 8 March
09.00 Transportation to Santo Domingo Airport
Activities
(included in the retreat package)
EXCURSIONS
Our adventure days are full of excitement. We sail on traditional Dominican boats to virgin beaches, hike through coconut groves and jungle trails, and visit natural turquoise freshwater pools—hidden beaches where it’s just us, our group, and our music. You’ll also visit the largest waterfall in the Dominican Republic: El Limón Waterfall.
WELLNESS
Transformation, growth, mindfulness and body awareness. Our retreat also gives you the space to relax and reconnect with your body and mind through classes of yoga, meditation, estatic dance and sound healing.
SOCIAL DANCING
Our adventure days are full of excitement. We sail on traditional Dominican boats to virgin beaches, hike through coconut groves and jungle trails, and visit natural turquoise freshwater pools—hidden beaches where it’s just us, our group, and our music. You’ll also visit the largest waterfall in the Dominican Republic: El Limón Waterfall.
WORKSHOPS
Train with world-class bachata artists in exclusive workshops designed to elevate your skills and ignite your passion. Learn directly from the masters in an inspiring and intimate jungle setting.
Samy El Mágico
Bachata TraditionalLearn some Dominican footwork and partner work with the legendary artist
Frank Bachata
Bachata Traditional Learn Flow BateyThe real deal, Dominican Bachata footwork Batey style
Ofir & Ofri
Bachata SensualGet more comfortable with the sensual style and learn its tricks and profound technique
Lera Dancera
Bachata Dancera styleImprovisation and traditional bachata with Dancera style
Farifeo
Bachata Traditional Flow BateyLearn the tricks to dance like they do in Batey
Laura del Vecchio
Afro BeatsThe Queen of Afro beats, Latin fusion and booty shake. Let it loose and get empowered by Laura
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MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW FOR JUST $500 and pay the rest later:
Accommodation
- Share Room, 4 people
JUNGLE ROOM
$1750
- Full Pass for the Event Including All Workshops and Activities
- All Transportation
- Meals (Included with the Full Pass)
- Access to the Pool
- Private Bathroom
- Small Cabins
- WiFi Only in the Lobby
- Air Conditioning
Reserve for $500 / Person
7 Days
JUNGLE ROOM
Total ticket PRE SALE:
$
1.499 *
* Reservation is included in this price
Add On Activities
CATAMARAN PARTY
The largest Bachata boat party in the Caribbean. Join the ultimate fun with our team of artists and entertainers, visiting the paradise island of Cayo Levantado. Snorkeling, sailing, games, beaches, and dancing! All in one day!
