Some of the year’s biggest holidays may have yet to wind down, but attentive couples will want to begin planning for yet another important celebration: Valentine’s Day. In Mexico, lovebirds will find many opportunities to commemorate romantic bonds in a variety of picturesque settings.
Here is some inspiration for romantic Valentine’s Day vacations around Mexico.
Valentine’s Day and Romance Packages
Romance-oriented packages make it especially easy for twosomes to create Valentine’s Day memories without having to worry much about the details. In Los Cabos, for example, the adults-only Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort offers a Romance Package that includes sparkling wine upon arrival, flower petals on the bed, a couples massage, a private dinner on the beach, a serenade by a three-piece band, a guided tequila or mezcal mixology session and a souvenir glass heart made by San Miguel Blown Glass Factory.
Also in Los Cabos is The Cape, a Thompson Hotel, which recently launched a Baja in Love package that includes daily breakfast for two, a romantic welcome amenity, a 50-minute couples massage in a private oceanside cabana, a five-course tasting menu at Manta restaurant, “elevated” bath amenities and access to the services of a couples concierge who can assist with reserving meals and experiences such as couples photoshoots.
In the Riviera Maya, meanwhile, Rosewood Mayakoba offers an Over the Water Romance package that includes accommodations in a lagoon-view suite with private outdoor plunge pool and terrace, dinner for two with Champagne on a private boat or on the beach, daily breakfast and fresh fruit, a bottle of Mezcal and roundtrip airport transfers.
Couples can also enjoy special treatment while experiencing the charms of Mexico’s interior. Tour operator Heart of Mexico Wine Tours has announced a Valentine’s Day special available Feb. 7-18 in Queretaro and San Miguel de Allende, two destinations becoming increasingly popular with wine lovers. Couples who book any tours in those destinations during that time frame will receive a complimentary bottle of Vina Dolores Brut Nature Gran Reserva, a sparkling wine produced in Queretaro.
Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort offers a private dinner on the beach.
Credit: 2023 Pueblo Bonito ResortsFlavors of Love
Private culinary experiences help set the stage for romance at some Mexico hotels. The new Grand Velas Boutique Hotel Los Cabos, for example, has introduced a new tasting experience that includes samples of 12 different types of Mexican “designer” chocolates, with enticing flavors such as spicy chocolate with chipotle honey and almond praline, and white chocolate infused with Valle de Guadalupe zinfandel reduction and pink pepper.
Farther south, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita offers a variety of attractive venues for private romantic dinners, including The Rock, a geographic formation that offers memorable views of the Pacific Ocean, and Las Manzanillas, a beach graced with manzanilla trees.
Romantic dining options abound on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, as well. At Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun All-Inclusive Spa Resort, couples can reserve an indulgent dining experience at the hotel’s Gem Spa, one of Cancun’s largest spa facilities. The couple’s dinner program includes a 10-step hydrotherapy session and time for bathing, followed by a private dinner served beside the spa’s illuminated indoor swimming pool (dining attire: cozy bathrobes).
In the Riviera Maya, adults-only The Beach Tulum hotel offers a private candlelit dinner experience that includes a welcome glass of Champagne, a five-course dinner paired with Mexican wines, a bottle of Mexican wine and decorations that include flowers and candles.
Just a few miles away are Viceroy Riviera Maya — which offers a Romantic Dinner program that can take place in clients’ guestroom or poolside — and Vidanta Riviera Maya, where the Cena Romantica program features a customizable menu for indoor or beach dining.
Some couples take advantage of Valentine’s Day to seal the deal on their romance, whether with a proposal or an actual wedding. Ready to help with both is Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya, which offers an Unforgettable Engagement package that’s designed for proposals and weddings, complete with a half-day Mayakoba yacht experience and a private proposal or ceremony followed by a four-course dinner tasting on the beach with wine pairings and floral arrangements. Couples are also treated to a shared spa treatment, Presidential Suite accommodations for three nights and a couples’ photoshoot.
