Most people may not be traveling much for Valentine’s Day this year, but that’s no reason not to check out some decidedly romantic vacation inspiration from hotels around Latin America. You may even be moved to make a last-minute romantic vacation escape.
Romance travel, indeed, is ideal at any time of year — whether it’s a couple’s getaway, a honeymoon or a babymoon. These hotels in Mexico, Panama and Puerto Rico are especially good at setting the stage for romance, with lots of amenities. Even if you can’t make it this year for Valentine’s Day, these hotels in Latin America will be ready to welcome couples as the world reopens even more to travelers.
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Hotel Matilda in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
This stylish boutique hotel in San Miguel de Allende is offering “Cena Erotica,” a special Valentine’s Day culinary experience on February 13. The six-course extravaganza will take place at its Moxi restaurant with Marcela Bolaño & Donnie Masterton, two of San Miguel’s most celebrated chefs. Priced at 2,750 pesos, including pairings featuring Juguette Wines and Casa Dragones, guests can expect a one-of-a-kind menu with flavors from these local legends. The Spicy Kiss is their signature Valentine’s Day cocktail combining chile de arbol liquor, orange oleo saccharum, grapefruit juice, Casa Dragones tequila, and ginger.
Hotel Matilda has also just started providing free in-room Covid-19 antigen tests for guests staying a minimum of three nights to help them comply with the CDC’s new requirement that all international travelers entering the US present a negative Covid-19 test result. Test results are emailed to guests the same day but appointments to get tested must be made at least four days in advance. If a guest at Hotel Matilda does not receive test results in time for departure, Hotel Matilda will provide complimentary room accommodation until test results are delivered and a departure can be rescheduled. If a guest tests positive, Hotel Matilda will offer up to 50% off on accommodations for a 14-day quarantine. On-site PCR tests are available to purchase with results emailed to guests within 48 hours.
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W Mexico City
With the aptly named Sexier Package, couples will begin the evening enjoying an intimate in-room dining experience, with the Cheers on Wheels trolley delivering freshly-prepared, love-inspired cocktails right to their door. A Mexican pastry chef will treat guests to an indulgent chocolate treat for their final course. This package also includes a DIY sushi kit, complete with eccentric ingredients for couples to taste, and an in-suite Teepee where guests can get in and enjoy a delicious bottle of Chandon.
Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
Couples can share love at this Puerto Vallarta resort’s beautiful Ohtli Spa, with a 50-minute relaxing Swedish massage, a 25-minute anti-fatigue facial, and a hydrotherapy circuit consisting of the sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi, immersion tubs, and pressure shower. Guests are encouraged to treat themselves to a complimentary refreshing mimosa or margarita at the end of their day in the relaxation room.
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The most prized feature that a hotel can offer a couple on Valentine’s Day is privacy, and couples looking for an intimate getaway will find lots to love with the W Panama’s Do Not Disturb Package. This weekend getaway for two allows guests to enjoy breakfast from the comfort of their suite and includes WiFi, a bottle of bubbly, and a private romantic dinner. During the day, couples can restore and reinvigorate at the AWAY Spa, with a 20% discount offer included in the package. Guests can relax at the whirlpool or detox in the sauna and steam room while sipping on refreshing juice from the spa’s FUEL Bar.
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, San Juan, Puerto Rico
With this luxury hotel’s Story of Love Weekend package, you can book a Villa for Valentine’s Day weekend between January 19 – February 14 and receive the second night free. While at Fairmont El San Juan Hotel — which sits on a beautiful Puerto Rico beach in the Isla Verde neighborhood — guests can experience four open pools, signature dining, the Well & Being Spa and three-level Fitness Center with sky deck, the award-winning Isla Verde Beach, and luxury cabanas. When booking through this package, guests will also receive a complimentary bottle of Cana upon arrival.
Other ways to indulge at this luxury hotel:
Romantic Cabana Dining – Couples can enjoy a Romantic Cabana Dining experience at one of the hotel’s elegant private seaside cabanas. The romantic dinner includes a six-course menu, a bottle of Dom Perignon Brut Champagne, and glasses to start the Dom Perignon Rosé. All while enjoying the lovely rhythm and beats of the Caribbean. The price for the Romantic Cabana Dining experience is $800 per couple, this price does not include taxes or gratuities.
Bubbles & Burgers – Guests can start their Valentine’s Day weekend off with the Bubbles & Burgers offering at Bar Americano. Dinner for two and includes two burgers and a half bottle of champagne for $95 per couple, this price does not include taxes or gratuities.
Caña Romantic Dinner – Couples can discover the flavors of Puerto Rico at Caña by Juliana Gonzalez this Valentine’s Day. This dreamy dinner for two include a 4-course menu, a bottle of Taittinger, a rose, and a romantic chocolate box. The price for the Caña Romantic Dinner is $195 per couple, this price does not include taxes or gratuities.
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Viceroy Los Cabos, San José del Cabo, Mexico
Designed for those who want their love to be on center stage, the Love Nest Romance Package at the 192-room Viceroy Los Cabos makes good use of this swanky beachfront property, which faces the Sea of Cortez. The package allows for guests to buy-out the resort’s nest-like structured beach and poolside bar, Nidito, to create their own love nest for the evening. Complete with a “love nest concierge” to wait on the couple’s every need, a romantic dinner for two, and a photographer to capture the special moment, the Love Nest package price starts at $25,000.
COVER SHOT: Couple’s massage at Ohtli Spa, at Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa.