Maria Akal
Cacao ceremony leader on the Tulum coast
Maria Akal is a cacao ceremony leader who works with private retreats and beach homes along the Tulum hotel zone, including Zorba Beach Homes. She holds heart-opening cacao circles paired with sound healing instruments and meditation, drawing on ancestral Mayan lineage of the cacao plant.
Current sessions
- ◦ Private cacao ceremonies for retreats and villas
- ◦ Group cacao circles with sound and meditation
- ◦ Beach and jungle ceremonies in the Tulum hotel zone
Background
Maria works in the medicine of cacao, leading ceremonies that honor the ancestral Mayan relationship with the plant. She partners with retreat houses and villas along the Tulum coast, most notably Zorba Beach Homes, as their listed cacao ceremony leader.
How she works
Her ceremonies blend ceremonial-grade cacao with guided meditation, drumming, voice and bowls — typically 90 minutes to 2 hours, designed for intimate groups in private settings.
Where to find her
Bookings are usually arranged through partner villas or directly via her Instagram. Most ceremonies happen in the Tulum hotel zone, jungle properties, or on the beach.