A handmade tortilla, a freshly crushed salsa and a sunset gathering beside the sea: at Mar del Cabo by Velas Resorts, a new collection of experiences will invite travelers to make Mexican food and traditions part of their Los Cabos vacation.
Launching in January 2027, the boutique hotel’s Heritage Workshops bring together cooking, craft beer, cacao and a tasting dinner. For travelers who enjoy learning something about a destination between beach walks and poolside afternoons, the program offers an opportunity to get involved—preparing ingredients, experimenting with flavors and exploring the stories behind what reaches the table.
Guests can combine the experiences into one day, spread them across a longer stay or book individual activities.
Exploring Mexican Cooking Through Corn
The Sensorial Gastronomic Workshop begins with an ingredient central to Mexican cooking: corn.
During a private session with the hotel’s executive chef, guests explore pre-Hispanic culinary traditions before making tortillas or garnachas on a clay comal. There is also the chance to prepare salsa using a lava-stone molcajete, bringing an essential kitchen tool into the experience.
The appeal is in the participation. Making a tortilla and grinding salsa offer a different perspective on familiar foods, connecting the finished dish with the techniques behind it.
Mixing a Michelada Your Way
The Craft Michelada Workshop takes a more playful approach, introducing guests to light, dark and local Mexican craft beers, including selections from Baja Brewing Co.
An interactive setup lets participants rim, mix and garnish their own drinks. Ingredients include house-prepared spiced Clamato, artisanal fruit chamoys and handcrafted rimming salts, with garnishes ranging from fresh fruit and Mexican candies to shrimp skewers and cecina.
For travelers curious about Mexico’s beer culture, it is an opportunity to experiment with savory, spicy and fruity combinations while creating a personal interpretation of the michelada.
A Sunset Cacao Experience by the Sea
As the day winds down, the Cacao Ceremony & Sound Healing experience moves the focus to a quieter gathering beside the water.
The hotel describes the session as drawing inspiration from cacao’s ceremonial significance in Maya and Aztec cultures. Paired with sound healing, the experience is designed to provide space for reflection and intention-setting during a stay.
The sunset setting adds to its appeal for guests looking to build a slower evening into their vacation.
A Four-Course Taste of Mexico
The culinary program continues with “Raíces de México,” or “Roots of Mexico,” a four-course tasting dinner featuring interpretations of Mexican classics.
Pairings bring together agave spirits, Mexican wines and traditional beverages. Among the examples highlighted by the hotel are tascalate, a drink made with roasted corn and chocolate, and pox, a spirit associated with Chiapas.
For food-focused travelers, the dinner offers a chance to explore beverages that may be less familiar than the tequila and margaritas commonly associated with a Los Cabos getaway.
Planning Your Experience
For workshop reservations and details, visit Mar del Cabo’s official website or call 1-844-314-2352. Confirm current pricing and any applicable taxes or service charges when booking.
Where to Stay
Located between San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, Mar del Cabo by Velas Resorts pairs white architecture and colorful accents with views of the Sea of Cortez. The boutique property offers 46 one- and two-bedroom suites plus two penthouses, with kitchenettes, separate living areas and terraces.
Its Encanto Farm & Sea restaurant emphasizes the ingredients of Baja California, while an oceanfront pool provides a place to settle in between activities. The hotel operates on a European Plan, with accommodation and dining priced separately.
Check rates and availability for Mar del Cabo on Booking.com. Book the Heritage Workshops separately through the hotel.
