Gay Fitness Retreat in Mexico (Playa del Carmen) for LGBTQ+ Men
Gay Fitness Retreat in Mexico (Playa del Carmen) for LGBTQ+ Men
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Up to 30 in group
Mar 19 - 24, 2027
Retreat Highlights
- Coached gym training every day, for every level
- Workshops on fat loss, muscle gain, nutrition and mindset
- A private yacht day with snorkeling
- A cenote swim and the Tulum ruins above the Caribbean
- Chef-prepared meals built around your body composition goals
- Family-style dinners and community sessions with the whole group
- An all-white beach party at a 5-star resort
- Coached by NASM-certified trainers with 10+ years of experience
About this Retreat
Meet Joe Ghafari – Your Head Coach & Founder of Visiting Wrld
Joe Ghafari is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and transformation coach with over a decade of experience helping individuals burn fat, build muscle, and unlock lasting confidence. As a former Division 1 athlete and a member of the Lebanese National Track & Field team, Joe brings elite-level training knowledge paired with a deeply personal mission: to create inclusive, judgment-free spaces where the LGBTQ+ community can thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally.
He holds multiple certifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and has successfully coached hundreds of clients through sustainable body transformations. Joe’s approach goes far beyond surface-level fitness—he teaches the science of metabolism, mindset, and movement in a way that’s clear, empowering, and customized for each individual.
After traveling the world and witnessing the power of fitness and connection across cultures, Joe founded Visiting Wrld to combine transformational retreats with expert coaching, unforgettable experiences, and a community that feels like family. At each retreat, you’ll work closely with Joe to gain the tools, structure, and support you need to create real change—then take that energy back home with you.
Co-Founder and Head Coach of Visiting Wrld. With a background in fitness, performance, and behavioral development, he brings a structured and results-driven approach to coaching. Jasper focuses on helping individuals build sustainable habits through discipline, accountability, and practical lifestyle integration. His leadership plays a key role in shaping the retreat experience, ensuring each retreater is supported in achieving both physical progress and long-term personal growth.
Joey Wooten is the Media Director at Visiting Wrld, leading the brand’s visual storytelling and creative direction across each retreat. With a background in photography and digital media, the focus centers on capturing authentic moments, group energy, and the overall experience as it naturally unfolds. The work emphasizes connection, progress, and the unique atmosphere of each destination, helping translate the retreat into a lasting and meaningful visual narrative.
An Assistant Coach at Visiting Wrld supporting guests throughout the retreat with hands-on guidance, encouragement, and daily accountability. The focus is on proper training, consistency, and creating a positive, supportive environment where guests can build confidence and stay fully engaged in the experience. Working alongside the lead coaches, this role helps ensure each guest feels supported while making meaningful progress.
An Assistant Coach at Visiting Wrld supporting guests throughout the retreat with hands-on guidance, encouragement, and daily accountability. The focus is on proper training, consistency, and creating a positive, supportive environment where guests can build confidence and stay fully engaged in the experience. Working alongside the lead coaches, this role helps ensure each guest feels supported while making meaningful progress.
Details of this retreat
A gay fitness retreat in Playa del Carmen for LGBTQ+ men who want to get stronger, travel somewhere incredible, and come home with friends who actually stay in touch.
Most of the guys who join us felt stuck before they came. Same routine, same scene, and nobody to do it with. For six days that changes. You train every morning with coaches who meet you at your level, then spend the afternoons in cenotes and Caribbean water with a small group of gay and queer men who came for the same reason you did.
Your 6 days and 5 nights include:
- Coached gym sessions every day, whether it's your first time lifting or your thousandth
- Nutrition and fat loss workshops based on real research, plus mindset sessions
- A premium villa with a pool and a private chef cooking every meal
- Family-style dinners with the whole group
- A private yacht day with snorkeling
- A cenote swim, the Tulum ruins and a beach club day
- Airport pickup and drop-off
First time leaving the country? Most of our guys are first-time international travelers. We walk you through the passport, the flights and what to pack.
Coming solo, with a partner or with a friend? All three work. Plenty of guys come on their own and leave with a group chat that doesn't die when everyone flies home.
Lock your spot with a $500 deposit and pay the rest on a monthly plan. Want to talk first? Message us here and we'll set up a quick call.
Most of the guys who join us felt stuck before they came. Same routine, same scene, and nobody to do it with. For six days that changes. You train every morning with coaches who meet you at your level, then spend the afternoons in cenotes and Caribbean water with a small group of gay and queer men who came for the same reason you did.
Your 6 days and 5 nights include:
- Coached gym sessions every day, whether it's your first time lifting or your thousandth
- Nutrition and fat loss workshops based on real research, plus mindset sessions
- A premium villa with a pool and a private chef cooking every meal
- Family-style dinners with the whole group
- A private yacht day with snorkeling
- A cenote swim, the Tulum ruins and a beach club day
- Airport pickup and drop-off
First time leaving the country? Most of our guys are first-time international travelers. We walk you through the passport, the flights and what to pack.
Coming solo, with a partner or with a friend? All three work. Plenty of guys come on their own and leave with a group chat that doesn't die when everyone flies home.
Lock your spot with a $500 deposit and pay the rest on a monthly plan. Want to talk first? Message us here and we'll set up a quick call.
Schedule
This is an example of one of our previous retreats Day Schedule. Subject to change*
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Visiting Wrld, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Directions
Once you land, our team will be picking you up from DPS. We provide private transportation directly from the airport to our villas in Seminyak Bali. No need to arrange anything—just book your flight to Denpasar, and we’ll handle the rest. We will also transport you back for your departure post retreat as well!
Accommodation
You’ll be staying in a stunning private villa located in a secure area, just minutes from the beach. This luxury homes features spacious bedrooms, tropical landscaping, and a private pool perfect for unwinding after workouts or excursions. With modern architecture, open-concept common areas, and resort-style amenities, it feels like your own wellness oasis. The villa is equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, daily cleaning service, fully stocked kitchen, and cozy shared or private rooms. Whether you're journaling on the balcony, connecting with others in the outdoor lounge, or enjoying a chef-prepared dinner by the pool—this is more than a place to stay. It’s the perfect backdrop for transformation, community, and growth.
Shared room with one other guest. All training, workshops, excursions, chef-prepared meals and airport transfers included.
Everything in Shared, plus your own bedroom and private bathroom.
Everything included, plus your flights. You fly in two days early with the VIP group, get first pick of the villa's best rooms, a 1:1 training session with Joe and a 1:1 nutrition session with our head coach.
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Retreat guests will stay in luxury private villas located in a secure Villa. You’ll have full access to the villas’ resort-style amenities—including a private pool, lounge areas, and chef-prepared meals on site.
Best of all, we’ve secured exclusive access to a private gym studio just minutes away, where you'll train in a focused, high-energy environment led by our certified coaches.
To top it off, the experience includes a full-day private yacht excursion .
Best of all, we’ve secured exclusive access to a private gym studio just minutes away, where you'll train in a focused, high-energy environment led by our certified coaches.
To top it off, the experience includes a full-day private yacht excursion .
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Gourmet meals by private chef.
Daily high-protein, nutrient-packed dishes crafted to support fat loss and muscle gain
A variety of cuisines including American, A
What's Included
- Round-trip airport transportation from Cancún airport to the villa
- 5 nights in a premium private villa
- Daily chef-prepared breakfasts, lunches and dinners
- Daily workouts (strength, mobility and conditioning)
- Guided excursions: cenote swim, Tulum ruins, private yacht with snorkeling
- Fitness and nutrition workshops with certified trainers
- Retreat welcome package: shirts, notebooks and water bottles
- Mindset, metabolism, macros and movement education
- All-white beach party
- Group connection sessions
What's Not Included
- Flights (included in the VIP package)
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