Every year, on November 1 and 2, Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated in Los Cabos, Mexico. This mystical celebration focuses on the souls of the departed, which are said to travel back and dance among the living. Both San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, in the southern cape region, are fantastic places to witness this event and partake in the festivities.
In San José del Cabo, the Centro Histórico is transformed into an open-air exhibition, with grand Catrinas, perforated paper banners, and lovingly created altars. Meanwhile, in Cabo San Lucas, the Sea of Offerings festival on November 1 is held at Plaza Amelia Wilkes in downtown, running from 5 to 10 p.m. Visitors can expect colorful decorations, plenty of food vendors, and live music. The next evening, the marina lights up for Altares en Mar, where locals illuminate their boats with candles, resulting in a magical nighttime vibe.
Dia de Muertos in Los Cabos.
Some local resort celebrations include:
• Grand Velas Los Cabos and Mar del Cabo will feature Mar de Ánimas, where a Catrina procession leads guests along the coast to Mar del Cabo, where they will enjoy folklore dance and a buffet.
• Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa hosts a “Kermés of the States of Mexico,” with a focus on the food, music and customs of Mexico’s diverse states. Restaurants throughout the resort will serve calavera cookies that guests can personalize with icing, adding their own name or a dedication to a loved one.
Dia de Muertos in Los Cabos.
• El Barrio at Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve will take guests on a culinary journey by Chef Luis Arellano of San José del Criollo and Chef Mel Valverde of El Barrio, surrounded by marigold flowers, a traditional altar, and live music.
• Somar Hotels & Resorts marks November 1-2 across its Los Cabos properties with ofrendas in each lobby, marigold-lined pathways, and roaming Catrín and Catrina performers.
• Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa will have a holiday dessert menu at Calima Restaurant, which will be fully decorated for the occasion.
• Grand Fiesta Americana’s Chef Parade for Catrinas Night sends its culinary team through the resort in elaborate dress and painted faces, raising funds for local charities.
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