This week’s roundup of Latin America travel deals includes a variety of great offers from around the region: You’ll be able to commemorate the Day of the Dead in San Miguel de Allende, save up to 35% on an all-inclusive vacation in Mexico or the Dominican Republic, celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Panama Canal at one of Central America’s most luxurious hotels and dive into the exciting arts scene in São Paulo, Brazil. Read on for details.
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Hotel Matilda
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
The Deal: Black Dinner for Día de los Muertos
What Makes It Cool: To commemorate Mexico’s Day of the Dead, this hotel’s Black Dinner will be paired with five wines – a rose, a white and three reds – by Vinos y Copas, including Vino Impetú Rose, Vino Nuva Chardonay, Vino Boceto, Vino Lienzo and Vino Trazo. The dinner at this Mexico hotel will be held at Hotel Matilda’s Moxi restaurant at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014. The cost is $1,800 pesos ($135 USD) per person including wine pairing; service is additional.
Valid for Travel: November 1, 2014.
Info & Reservations: eventos@hotelmatilda.com
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Iberostar Hotels & Resorts
Mexico, Dominican Republic
The Deal: Save up to 35%
What Makes It Cool: Save up to 35% at all-inclusive Iberostar hotels in Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.
Valid for Travel: Book by October 31, 2014 for travel through December 23, 2014.
Info & Reservations: www.iberostar.com
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Waldorf Astoria Panama
Panama City, Panama
The Deal: The Panama Canal Package
What Makes It Cool: In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Panama Canal, the Waldorf Astoria Panama — the first Waldorf Astoria in Latin America — is offering a Panama Canal Package that includes breakfast buffet, free WiFi, a five-hour Panama Canal transit tour, and transportation to and from the Miraflores Visitor Center – where guests will learn about this engineering wonder that has united the world since 1914. Package rates for two guests start $380 per night, based on availability for two-night minimum stays. (The Waldorf Astoria Panama won the 2014 LF Award for best new luxury hotel in Panama City. See the other 10 Best Hotels in Panama City here!)
Valid for Travel: Through December 31, 2014.
Info & Reservations: www.waldorfastoriapanama.com
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Hilton São Paulo Morumbi
São Paulo, Brazil
The Deal: Extreme Art Package
What Makes It Cool: Hilton São Paulo Morumbi, the upscale, art-centric Brazil hotel that’s home to Canvas, a themed restaurant modeled after a contemporary art studio, has launched the Extreme Art Package, an experiential São Paulo hotel package that promises guests total immersion in the local arts scene. The package includes a personal art class with the local artist whose art is on display at Canvas, one-on-one guided tours of Sao Paulo’s architectural landmarks (including Se Cathedral, Patio do Colegio, Anhangabau and Liberdade neighborhood), as well as cultural excursions to the Museum of Modern Art: Ibirapuera and Museum of Art Sao Paulo (MASP). Also included are accommodations, daily breakfast, a hand-painted piece of art to take home and a menu-sampling dinner at Canvas including two appetizers, two main dishes and three small desserts, presented by Executive Chef and Culinary Artist Fabio Boschero. Prices start at $1,099 per night based on double occupancy.
Info & Reservations: reservations.morumbi@hilton.com