Last Updated on June 16, 2023
Los Cabos offers a spectacular destination with crystal clear waters, white sand beaches, and ocean and desert-like views. A feast for the eyes and senses!
This isn’t all! Los Cabos’ culture, history, and traditions are some of the reasons why travelers choose this place as their holiday destination. Its cultural richness provides you with a wide variety of events and festivities throughout the year.
Los Cabos offers something for everyone, whether you’re a foodie, music fan, sports fanatic, or someone who enjoys trying new things. And if you’re planning to visit it this year, put on your calendar any of these events to enjoy your stay to the fullest.
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Read ahead and discover the top 5 celebrations and events you shouldn’t miss in 2023!
1. A Celebration of Life and Remembrance in Los Cabos
The Day of The Dead Los Cabos, a celebration of life and death, is the most popular celebration in Los Cabos. This festivity has its origin thousand years ago with pre-Hispanic cultures: Aztec, Toltec, and Nahua. These civilizations believed that death was a natural phase in life, and the dead were kept alive in memory and spirit.
The interesting part is that today’s Day of the Dead celebrations is a blend of pre-Hispanic religious rites and Christian feasts. It takes place on November 1st and 2nd. These days the Catholic Church commemorates All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, around the time of the fall maize harvest.
During this day of remembrance, families and communities gather to honor their loved ones who have passed away. Families paint their faces as calaveras or skulls and dress up with colorful and creative designs.
Welcome the spirits back to the realm of living! Family offerings include water, a family meal, family photos, and a candle for each dead relative.
And for the living, these include the “bread of the dead” or pan de muerto decorated with dough bones and skulls arranged in a circle to symbolize the cycle of life. Sugar skulls are also part of this tradition and are decorated with crystalline colors. You must catch the pulque, a fermented drink made from agave sap, and the atole, a warm porridge prepared with flour, vanilla, cinnamon, and cane sugar. You can also enjoy traditional hot chocolate.
The star of the streets during the Day of the Dead is the Catrina, created in the early 1910s by Mexican political cartoonist José Guadalupe Posada. Her elegant dress and amazing facial makeup represent death acceptance and commemoration.
2. Cheers! Gastrovino Baja Food and Wine Festival
The Gastrovino Baja Food and Wine Festival is an annual celebration of the incredible cuisine, wine, and entertainment of Baja California.
The festival, celebrated on November 10th this year for three full days, provides a unique opportunity to experience wine and food tasting, attend cooking demonstrations, and enjoy live music and entertainment.
The most popular activity of this festival is that local chefs showcase delicious local food preparations such as fresh seafood, authentic Mexican dishes, and innovative cuisine fusions in a lovely seafront setting.
Another exciting experience is the opportunity to meet chefs and winemakers who are eager to share their knowledge and expertise with visitors.
A unique dining experience each night! During the 3 days of the festival, you can enjoy a different dining experience. And you can join a tour of Todos Los Santos’ restaurants for delicious local cuisine. Each night magically ends in a theme party that blends food, wine, and music.
3. A Weekend of Music and Fun at the San Jose Jazz Festival
Get ready to tap your feet and groove to the beats of the San Jose Jazz Weekend Festival. This feast of jazz is celebrated yearly in May and gathers visitors and locals to enjoy the best live jazz music. This festival commemorates its 10th anniversary this 2023 by promoting and preserving the art of jazz and supporting local musicians.
The interesting part of this festival is that you can enjoy local food, drinks, art exhibitions, and jazz workshops.
La Plaza El Pescador becomes a magic place where renowned and local jazz musicians offer lively swings to spectators, and you can learn the history and origins of jazz.
4. Lights, Camera, Los Cabos: The International Film Festival
Los Cabos International Film Festival is a special occasion to watch amazing movies, meet gifted directors, and enjoy the splendid scenery.
The interesting part of this festival is that some of the top movies from Latin America and the rest of the world are shown, and this year is no exception. You can enjoy films ranging from comedies to dramas and other categories.
The emphasis on emerging filmmakers is one of the things that distinguishes the Los Cabos International Film Festival. The festival is a fantastic venue for emerging artists to display their work and attract the attention of industry insiders.
Put it on your calendar! Los Cabos International Film Festival, founded in 2012, takes place yearly in November. This film event is one of the most prestigious in the world and is a meeting point for American, Canadian, and Mexican film industries.
This festival involves more than just watching films! It promotes entertaining activities and events such as workshops and panel discussions – a great way to meet actors and filmmakers, and learn more about the filmmaking process.
And if you’re in the party mood? The International Film Festival is well known for its exciting events and parties to dance all night long and meet other attendees and film business people.
Whether you love movies or just want a fun and exciting vacation, this festival shouldn’t be missed. Mark your calendar, and prepare yourself for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
5. Experience the Magic of La Paz Carnival
La Paz Carnival is a colorful and lively event that kicks off with a grand parade. Most of the shows and performances take place during the night next to the coronation ceremony place. This year, Carnaval ran from February 16th to 21st; the theme was the Peninsula of Joy.
Embrace the carnival spirit! Enjoy dancing and live music performances that start at 6:00 p-m. and last till the next morning.
Experience Mexican culture! La Paz Carnival showcases colorful and thematic floats, costumes, and traditional Mexican performances.
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Photo sources:
https://dayofthedead.holiday/history/
https://foodandwineespanol.com/gastrovino-el-festival-para-comer-y-beber-en-todos-santos/
https://thecabosun.com/top-10-annual-los-cabos-events-to-see-in-2023/
https://thecabosun.com/what-travelers-need-to-know-about-los-cabos-carnival-2023/
