If you know a bit about Mexico, then you may be aware that Mexican independence day is coming up on September 16. It’s a great way to celebrate Mexican culture and history while on vacation. Here are a few great destinations and hotels in Mexico where you can enjoy the festive vibe.
1. Secrets Puerto Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta / Now Amber Puerto Vallarta
Secrets Vallarta Bay and Now Amber in Puerto Vallarta will offer plenty of opportunities to feel the spirit of Mexican Independence Day. During the day, the neighboring properties’ pool area will be hosting an entertainment contest, as well as have Mexican grill and Margarita stations, accompanied by the lovely sounds of Mexican mariachis. At night, the properties’ Grand Salon will be filled with Mexican food stations, a Tequila bar, mariachis and will wrap up with a patriotic Mexican show for all guests to enjoy.
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2. Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
What better way to celebrate Mexican Independence Day than at a renowned Mexican Fiesta! On Independence Day night, this resort will host a Mexican Fiesta including a special menu with authentic Mexican dishes, such as pozole, tacos and a diversity of Mexican candies. The celebration will also feature on-going entertainment, from mariachis and traditional dancers taking over the floor, to spectacular fireworks towards the end of the night.
All throughout the month of September, the Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa will be properly adorned with Mexican flags and other patriotic decorations.
3. Iberostar Playa Mita
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with all your loved ones, regardless of age! On Saturday, September 15, The Iberostar Playa Mita will host a variety of celebratory events for guests all ages, filled with Mexican music, games, food & drinks. The five star, all-inclusive and family-friendly property will decorate its main lobby in traditional Mexican style, showcase Mexican folklore, offer Mexican games for kids and grownups, and host a special mariachi performance by its entertainment team, Star Friends. The night will also include the presentation of its famous Grito de Independencia to rightfully commemorate the country’s heroes.
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4. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Looking for out-of-ordinary ways to celebrate Mexican Independence? The Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has you covered! This September, the collections of luxury resorts will be hosting “Guacamania” Fest, a month-long event celebrating avocado and its Mexican heritage by showcasing avocados in food, spa treatments, cocktails and more!
Specifically, it will be offering a mobile guacamole cart that will allow guests to make fresh guacamole, spur of the moment, with the option of adding insects (chicatanas, maguey worms, chapulines) for increase in flavor. Moreover, SE Spa will be featuring a special Avocado Treatment comprised of body and hair treatments using coconut oil and avocado, topped with a shot of avocado with almond milk and a chocolate sphere filled with avocado ganache to finish up the 50-minute treatment. Additional amenities include enjoying avocado popsicles at the poolside, eating avocado-filled macaroons and other desserts, and sipping avocado-infused drinks such as smoothies and margaritas.
5. Temptation Cancun Resort
Adventurous travelers are invited to experience an authentic journey across the different regions of Mexico at Temptation Cancun Resort. On Saturday Sept. 15, the all-inclusive resort will host the annual VIVA MEXICO! Mexican Independence Day party with lively decorations, adult-entertainment and the best of Mexican cuisine.
During the day, guests can head over to the Sexy Pool, where the traditional music and festive atmosphere will set the tone for the nighttime event that follows at Bash. The on-property outdoor nightclub will set the scene for the exuberantly decorated, high-energy and colorful evening that perfectly represents Mexico’s rich culture. Guests should remember to pack their favorite Mexican wrestler mask to stick with this year’s themed dress code and be ready to kick off the nighttime festivities at 11 p.m. with the traditional “Grito de Dolores.”
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6. La Colección
La Colección is comprised of 12 hotels located in the best beach destinations in the country so celebrating the country’s independence is a must! Below is a summary of some of the properties’ celebrations:
a. Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa celebrates with a Mexican fiesta: Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa is planning the ultimate Mexican fiesta to celebrate Independence Day complete with a mariachi band, a wonderful Mexican folkloric ballet performance, and a large buffet of traditional Mexican dishes. Some of the different activities this year will include an “El Grito” shouting contest, tequila and mezcal tasting, a chef’s parade with the traditional dances and a taquiza by the pool. Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa knows how to celebrate with its younger guests too, which includes piñatas and a children’s party, and a carnival with various activities the whole family can enjoy. Click here for photos.
b. Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun: This year, Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun’s annual Independence Day celebration will consist of a lively parade with elaborate decorations, music and delicious cocktails allusive to Independence Day. They will also have a live mariachi band playing all night and a full Mexican buffet dinner for all guests to enjoy.
c. Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach: Gearing Up For El Grito!: As Mexico gears up for its annual Independence Day celebration, also known as “El Grito de Dolores”, Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach prepares to celebrate in style at their award-winning La Joya Restaurant. Typical Mexican delicacies will be dished up at food stations throughout the restaurant, accompanied by a domestic open bar in the evening. Colorful entertainment will include mariachis and musical trios, along with the live broadcast of the “Independence Day Ceremony” directly from Mexico City.
d. Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf & Spa: This year’s Independence Day celebration at Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf & Spa will consist of a themed party on one of the terraces overlooking the ocean with a Mexican buffet where the “el Grito de la Independencia” will be broadcast live from the zocalo in Mexico City. Other celebrations include exciting pyrotechnics, live music, a variety of games for guests to participate in and a Mexican tour around the resort with surprises waiting for our guests, as well as colorful drinks representative Mexico.
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7. Hotel Xcaret Mexico
Hotel Xcaret Mexico is an opulent, oceanfront haven where guests of all ages can enjoy thrilling nature-driven experiences, superior service and the authentically rich spirit that defines Mexico. Known for celebrating its home country through every aspect of the hotel, the 900-suite property is located on the pristine beaches of Riviera Maya and is surrounded by the local lush rainforest, coves and rivers. The vast majority of the hotel’s décor was handcrafted in Mexico; examples include: Jalisco candy offered at turndown service, the bathroom tiles are painted by a nearby Quintana Roo community, and lamps around the property were created by Cancun prison inmates.
Offering what’s called an All-Fun Inclusive concept, guests of Hotel Xcaret Mexico are privy to a multitude of benefits including complimentary access to Experiencas Xcaret’s eight nature parks and tours. On September 16, the Mexican hospitality brand will host the sixth edition of XPLOR Bravest Race to celebrate Mexican Independence Day at XPLOR, Xcaret’s adventure park featuring zip-lines, underground rivers, and buggy trails. It is a 5K obstacle race open to over 3,000 participants that crosses the park and is set to boast exciting surprises along the course that highlight the very best of Mexico. Hotel guests who book at least two nights will get a 35% discount on registration for the race. Xcaret Park, the brand’s first and signature park, organizes a yearly Mexican fiesta with activities for the entire family in honor of Mexican Independence Day.
8. Solmar Hotels & Resorts
Solmar Hotels & Resorts, a collection of seven all-suite properties in Los Cabos, has an ongoing Summer-Fall Sale that that features a 62% discount per room per night. For reservations made between August 1st until September 30th for stays until December 22nd, 2018, it is the perfect opportunity for visitors to celebrate Mexican Independence Day alongside traditional exquisite Mexican flare and joyous celebrations at multiple properties.