Day of the Dead Festivities Planned at Pueblo Bonito Resorts

Originated long ago by pre-Hispanic cultures, Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, venerates the departed in a joyful way. For indigenous groups of Mesoamerican people, death was a natural phase in life’s continuum. For them, the dead were still members of the community, kept alive in memory and spirit.

Present-day Day of the Dead celebrations are a combination of pre-Hispanic religious rites and Christian feasts. They take place on November 1 and 2—All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on the Christian calendar—around the time of the fall maize harvest.

In towns and cities throughout Mexico (including Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlán), revelers don costumes, join parades and dance in the streets during the holiday. Mexicans from all ethnic and religious backgrounds celebrate Día de los Muertos.

Pueblo Bonito Resorts will be celebrating this magical holiday at several of its hotels in Los Cabos and Mazatlán.

At Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach, the Day of the Dead celebration will be staged at Aquabar Villa 40 on Nov. 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. In addition to a gala Menu Mexicana, the festivities will feature a live Mariachi band, fireworks and traditional Mexican dances. LaFrida Restaurant will also honor the holiday with special devotion. This year Chef Anaisa Guevara, named “Best New Chef 2024” by Forbes Magazine, will host a vibrant evening accented by traditional themes, from marigold flowers and sugar skulls to gastronomy that pays tribute to legendary artist Frida Kahlo.

Pueblo Bonito Pacifica has organized its own version of Dia de los Muertos. On Nov. 2 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., on the Beach at Section A, guests will be treated to ‘Urban Actions Stations,’ a lavish Mexican buffet, performances and contests, live music, an Alibrijes Parade (alebrijes are brightly painted, chimera-like creatures), a Mexican arts and crafts display, a pre-Hispanic ceremony, and a traditional Day of the Dead altar, known as an ofrenda. Meant to welcome back spirits to the realm of the living, an ofrenda is usually adorned with offerings, from food and refreshments to candles for the departed. Flowers (especially marigolds) and monarch butterflies are common symbols; orange and purple are typical colors. 

At Montecristo Estates, a three-course dinner comprised of beloved dishes will be served utilizing Mexican ingredients, including amaranth seeds, pumpkin seeds, mashed sweet potato and a traditional Mexican dessert accompanied by a special Day of the Dead drink based on cempasúchil (marigold) flowers. Live musical accompaniment will be provided by Luna Itzel.

Over at Medano Beach, a Day of the Dead celebration will be held on Nov. 2 at Pueblo Bonito Rosé’s Sushi Deck area from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with a Mexican buffet, live Mariachi music and a ballet performance. Next door, at Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos (Blanco), there will also be a special Day of the Dead celebration like that at Rose, set to include a Mariachi band and a ballet performance.  

At Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay in Mazatlán, Day of the Dead festivities will be held at Restaurante La Cordeliere on Nov. 2 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. In addition to a special Mexican buffet and open bar, live music will be provided by Rafel Rodriguez. 

Pueblo Bonito Mazatlán Beach Resort’s holiday celebration will be held at Restaurante Palomas on Nov. 2 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A bountiful Mexican buffet will be followed by fireworks on the beach. 

Plan your visit today and join us for this special occasion!