This September, Velas Resorts invites travelers to embrace the joy, flavor, and pride of El Grito de Independencia, Mexico’s most festive holiday. From Los Cabos to the Riviera Maya, Riviera Nayarit, and Puerto Vallarta, each resort adds its own unique touch—blending cultural traditions with world-class hospitality.
Grand Velas Riviera Maya – Viva México, Viva Grand Velas
Over three afternoons, families and couples alike can enjoy spirited activities that celebrate Mexican heritage. From piñata parties, craft workshops, and guacamole-making classes to adults-only mixology sessions featuring iconic spirits, the program offers something for everyone. The celebration peaks with a Mexican Flavors Party—a lively fair with aguas frescas, churros, cotton candy, and folkloric music filling the air.
Grand Velas Los Cabos – Flavor, Music & Tradition by the Sea
At Los Cabos, the festivities span an entire week. Guests can savor Agave Night tastings, salsa-making and cocktail workshops, and Taco Sunday before joining the Independence Cry Fiesta, complete with folkloric performances, a bustling marketplace, and the moving reenactment of El Grito de Independencia. On Independence Day itself, a special brunch featuring chiles en nogada, margaritas, mezcalitas, and cantaritos brings Mexico’s culinary heritage to the table.
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit – A Night of Tradition & Fireworks
On September 15th, the Half Moon Terrace comes alive with papel picado, mariachi, and folkloric dance. Guests toast the occasion with margaritas and cantaritos while enjoying traditional snacks before a spectacular fireworks show and the ceremonial Grito de Dolores. Throughout the month, Frida Restaurant serves the seasonal delicacy chile en nogada, while kids take part in festive workshops making piñatas, sombreros, and necklaces.
Casa Velas – Boutique Festivities in Puerto Vallarta
At the adults-only Casa Velas, the celebration is more intimate yet equally vibrant. Guests can sip margaritas and cantaritos by the pool, enjoy chile en nogada on September 15th, and start the next morning with a specially curated Mexican breakfast.
Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos – A Gastronomic Journey Through Time
For a refined take on Independence Day, Grand Velas Boutique offers a two-day program (September 15–16). Highlights include breakfast with seasonal quesadillas and tableside hot chocolate, elevated regional dishes like lobster & pomegranate pozole and tlayudas at Roca Bar, and ancestral tastings of sotol, raicilla, and bacanora at Agave—a true culinary journey through Mexico’s history.
With Velas Resorts, Mexico’s most important holiday becomes a multi-sensory journey—where culture, cuisine, music, and national pride come together in breathtaking beachfront settings. From family-friendly fairs and dazzling fireworks to boutique spirit tastings and gourmet creations, guests of all ages are invited to celebrate independence in unforgettable ways.
