Souls and Flavors: Day of the Dead Journey Celebration

From October 31 to November 2, 2025, Viceroy Riviera Maya invites guests to La Marea Restaurant to experience its most soulful seasonal offering.

A Journey Through Souls and Flavors is a three-day, multi-sensory tribute to Día de Muertos through ancestral rituals, poetic symbolism, and elevated cuisine, all set in a lush, adults-only Caribbean sanctuary.
Rooted in the sacred Mexican tradition of honoring those who came before, this curated experience invites guests to connect with memory and meaning through the timeless elements of fire, flavor, and ritual.
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Program Highlights:

Friday, October 31

Solferino Gin Tasting by the Caribbean
Guests are welcomed with a guided tasting of Solferino, Quintana Roo’s award-winning artisanal gin, featuring native botanicals and storytelling mixology at Coral Bar, with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea.
Cost: $45 USD per person
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Saturday, November 1

Ritual Altar Creation
Led by the resort’s spa team, guests will co-create a traditional ofrenda, learning the meaning behind each element, from marigolds and candles to food offerings and personal keepsakes.
Cost: Complimentary

Catrina Makeup
Professional makeup artists will be available to create elegant Catrina looks while guests enjoy cocktails inspired by the flavors and spirit of the season.
Cost: Complimentary

Día de Muertos Souls & Flavors Dinner by Chef Alejandro Salgado
On November 1, guests will indulge in a refined tasting menu that tells the story of loss and legacy through traditional Mexican ingredients, honoring the essential elements of ancestral cooking. Every course is a tribute to memory. Dinner service begins at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $99 USD per person, plus a suggested additional 16% service charge
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Sunday, November 2

Mayan Ritual Pib Cooking
Guests are invited to witness and participate in the sacred preparation of mucbi pollo, a ceremonial Yucatecan dish made of corn dough filled with chicken, vegetables, and spices, wrapped in banana leaves, and slow-baked underground in a pib oven. Traditionally prepared during Day of the Dead as an offering to honor ancestors, this ancestral recipe embodies both flavor and ritual. Led by Head Chef Alejandro Salgado, the experience unveils the time-honored technique behind one of Yucatán’s most symbolic dishes. Guests are welcome to savor this delicacy later in the evening, served as part of dinner starting at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $45 USD per person, plus a suggested additional 16% service charge.

Your Butler Concierge will be delighted to assist with reservations.
Phone: +52 984 877 3000
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