Dual Celebration Delight: Halloween and Day of the Dead at Princess Hotels

For those seeking a unique cultural experience, Princess Hotels offers a special program for guests to partake in the vibrant celebrations of both Halloween and the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Rooted in pre-Hispanic traditions, the Day of the Dead is a profound celebration that combines spirituality, tradition, and culture.

At Princess Hotels Riviera Maya, guests can embrace a double celebration by first enjoying Halloween festivities, complete with costume contests, pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, and a horror show. Following Halloween, the authentic Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead begins, featuring pre-Hispanic dances on November 1 and a Marimba and Folklore Fiesta on November 2.

In Grand Riviera and Sunset Princess, the Halloween celebration includes a range of activities such as pumpkin decorating, piñata, trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and a lively party. The transition to the Day of the Dead involves experiencing a pre-Hispanic dance on November 1 and a Marimba and Folklore Fiesta on November 2.

Platinum Yucatan Princess takes the celebration a step further with elaborate altars crafted by local collaborators, representing different regions of Mexico. Guests have the opportunity to explore these tributes firsthand. As the evening unfolds, the atmosphere transforms, featuring a lively parade with La Catrina accompanied by a Mariachi troupe, creating picture-perfect moments for guests to capture and enjoy the cultural richness of the Day of the Dead.

Immerse yourself in the traditions, colors, and festivities of Mexico’s most cherished celebrations with Princess Hotels & Resorts.