Day of the Dead-Themed Handicraft Activities Now Offered
At Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta
Through Nov 2, Guests Can Create Catrina Masks & Sugar Skulls alongside Traditional Mexican Folk Artists
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (October 6, 2017) – In celebration of Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), the oceanfrontVelas Vallarta offers two new activities for guests to experience the Mexican culture and history of the holiday. Guests of all ages are invited to decorate La Catrina masks as well as ceramic sugar skulls for the temporary altars placed at the resort through November 2nd. Additionally, La Catrina and clay and ceramic Sugar Skull art from Jalisco, the state in which Velas Vallarta is located, and Michoacán, the preeminent place for handicrafts in the country, will be available for purchase.
Día de Los Muertos is celebrated all across Mexico, where people honor and remember their deceased loved ones, preparing altars and celebrations upon their grave sites in hopes they'll return to be with them again. La Catrina is one of the main symbols of Day of the Dead, symbolizing the willingness and resilience of all Mexican people who in turn laugh at death, instead of fearing it. The elegantly-dressed skeleton serves as a reminder that death equalizes us all, regardless of our societal class. Another emblem is a sugar skull. Now made from paper mache or hardened clay, sugar skulls got their name from the clay-molded sugar with which they were originally made. Sugar skulls are very colorful and whimsical to encourage and guide the deceased back to earth.
Nightly rates at Velas Vallarta start at $161 per person per night, based on double occupancy. To take advantage of this unique experience please call 1-877-418-2859, or visit www.velasvallarta.com.
About Velas Vallarta
Velas Vallarta is an all-inclusive family resort located on 10 acres of oceanfront with lush gardens in Puerto Vallarta, walking distance of Marina Vallarta Golf Course and just minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta. Situated on the emerald waters of Banderas Bay, Velas Vallarta features 345 suites in three eight-story buildings, a high-tech Convention Center that can accommodate up to 700 people, three swimming pools, a rejuvenating spa along with spa cabins seaside, fitness center, multiple restaurants, and an inviting lounge with live music. Nightly theme dinners and local specialties are sure to please even the most discerning palate, and room service is available around the clock. When it comes to daytime and evening entertainment, guests can choose from an exciting and original array of activities and events, from making piñatas and jewelry, yoga on the jetty to Mexican fiestas and casino nights. The recently renovated Kids' Club also welcomes children under 13 with supervised activities like a treasure hunt, face painting, sand castles to crafting with beads, allowing parents to indulge in a choice of exciting or relaxing pursuits like a game of golf, a variety of excursions or pampering at the spa. In addition, the resort was one of the first in the destination with a Green Globe certification, dating back to 2008. Puerto Vallarta features championship golf courses, world-class spas and magnificent beaches, not to mention various sports and activities up in the Sierra Madre Mountains. The possibilities for rest and relaxation, or fun and excitement, are endless. Velas Vallarta was built and is operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, majority owner, founder and president of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela by his side, vice president of Velas Resorts.
