Grand Velas Los Cabos Celebrates All Things Mexican, Launches New Ancestral Food and Beverage Tasting for Mexican Independence Month in September

By: Grand Velas Los Cabos via AccessWire

September 22, 2021 at 12:20 PM EDT

LOS CABOS, MEXICO / ACCESSWIRE / September 22, 2021 / In honor of Mexico's Independence Month in September, Grand Velas Los Cabos ups the ante with a new ancestral food tasting to complement the resort's extensive lineup of offerings celebrating rich Mexican traditions all year long. At the resort's Frida restaurant, where gourmet cuisine is inspired by famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo and her lover Diego Riviera, guests can taste pre-Hispanic delicacies like grasshoppers, chicatana ants and tetelas (cooked triangle-shaped corn masa) in conjunction with lesser-known spirits like Pox, Bacanora and Sotol. Onsite activities and experiences at the AAA Five Diamond Resort are inspired by Mexican history, culture, and traditions, which impart a rich sense of place for guests.

Grand Velas Los Cabos is part of Velas Resorts, a 100% Mexican owned hotel company who created the concept of ultra-luxury all-inclusive in the country over 30 years ago. The AAA Five Diamond property celebrates Mexico's rich traditions this and every month. In addition to a worthy representation of invaluable Mexican gastronomy, when it comes to beverage, insuite artisanal mezcal, Mexican wine and over 50 different tequilas and mezcals are offered at Tequila Mezcal Bar and throughout the resort complimentary in the nightly rate. Se Spa features spa treatments inspired by and using native products of the earth, like the Blue Agave Massage and Damiana Experience, as well as Spa Atelier workshops inspired by local Mexican culture and based upon the principles of ancient Ayurvedic medicine. Grand Velas Los Cabos art gallery furthers its commitment to showcasing the finest Mexican art in various media. Exclusively curated by San Jose del Cabo gallery owner Patricia Mendoza, the gallery features many of Mexico's leading artists, including Cabo natives Yandi Monardo and Enrique Vascó. Extra-large Frida and Diego mojigangas (puppets) and a mariachi are an authentic twist to weddings.

Culture-seeking travelers who want to uncover Baja's ancient legends and traditions can do so with unique experiences like a microadventure to remote rock paintings in the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains and an over-the-top wine getaway via private jet to Mexican wine country in Ensenada. Another WOW offering at the hotel - the world's most expensive taco for $25K USD. The culinary masterpiece is served on a gold flake-infused corn tortilla.

Rates at Grand Velas Los Cabos' all-inclusive resort start at $658 per adult per night in double occupancy and include luxury suite accommodations, gourmet meals, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, nightly entertainment, taxes, gratuity, and more. For reservations or additional information, please call 1-888-407-4869 or visit https://loscabos.grandvelas.com/.

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About Grand Velas Los Cabos:
The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Los Cabos on Mexico's Baja Peninsula offers the next generation of all-inclusive amenities and facilities with dramatic ocean views and unique spaces infusing every area of the resort. Located between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, the beachfront property features 307 ocean view suites, all over 1,180 sq. ft. with private terraces and some personal plunge pools. Duplex wellness suites have designated fitness amenities, a personal Wellness Concierge and healthy food and beverages in suite. Grand Velas Los Cabos features five gourmet restaurants led by top chefs, including two star Michelin chef Sidney Schutte, complemented by an extensive beverage program and wine based features inspired by the proximity to Mexico's fine wine region. A staff ratio of 3 to 1; 16,370 sq. ft. convention center with the capability for 20 breakout rooms; 35,000 sq. ft. Se Spa with 16 treatment rooms and hydrotherapy facility; three pools; and pool and beach concierges are available. Rounding out the list of amenities and services are a Technogym Fitness Center with personal trainers, exercise programs, yoga, Pilates and meditation; recreational activities program; separate teens' and kids' club facilities and activities program; 24-hour personal concierge service; baby concierge; and 24-hour in-suite service. A gallery of contemporary art continues the company's commitment to bringing the art, fashion and culture of Mexico to guests. The curved, half-moon design of the hotel catches eyes along the corridor with an iconic grand entrance that's open air, three stories high and over 300 ft. above sea level. All of this beachfront, just 35 minutes from the Los Cabos International Airport which directly services over 40 destinations in the United States, Canada and Latin America. A member of the Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts Program and Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Grand Velas Los Cabos was built and is operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. For reservations or additional information, please call 1-888-407-4869 or visit https://loscabos.grandvelas.com/.