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The Best Easter Holidays in Mexico

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The Easter holidays in Mexico are fastly approaching. If you are one of those travelers who has been waiting for the first opportunity to get away again, perhaps this season is perfect for your plans.

As every year, the Catholic religion commemorates the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, but regardless of what religion you are, the Secretary of Public Education, as well as the School Technical Council of each school, place these days as a vacation period in the school calendar, which means that you will have a few days off to get out of the routine and escape to the destination that you love the most.

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“Holy Week” begins this year on Sunday, March 28th, and ends on Saturday, April 3rd, the perfect number of days to take a trip to Playa del Carmen or one of the most breathtaking beaches of the Riviera Maya. But, it’s not just about the number of days you get off; it is also the perfect excuse to see the world again with incredible weather. 

Spending Easter with Sandos 

Easter is a special holiday for those across the world, it is a time for welcoming the easter bunny who delivers a special easter package, playing fun games like the easter egg hunt, and spending time with the family doing arts and crafts, egg rolling, and egg decorating. 

What if we told you that you could still spend those special moments with your family, but on vacation in paradise? By taking a weekend getaway to Mexico, you can travel to family-friendly hotels in the Riviera Maya, Cancun, and Cabo San Lucas and spend a special easter Sunday with those you love most. 

Whether it be for spending Easter with your family or taking a much-needed spring break, Sandos Hotels & Resorts in Mexico has the best family and kid-friendly all-inclusive resorts to help you let go and be free. 

Accommodations in Playa del Carmen, Cancun, and Los Cabos 

Easter holidays would not be complete without the perfect place to lay your head at night and indulge in exclusive amenities. It has to be a comfortable place, situated a few steps from the sea, and with the most delicious international cuisine in the world. Above all, it has to be all-inclusive; it will give you more time to have fun and avoid the huge post-vacation bills. Take advantage of the offers, especially those that go from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday, since this is when the season is at its peak.

Sandos Playacar

A combination of endless white-sand beaches, first-class gastronomic specialties, and activities for the whole family come together in this resort located in the safest residential complex in Playa del Carmen. 

Escape the routine at home and enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in the Riviera Maya, accompanied by your favorite cocktail while the little ones have fun in the water park.

Sandos Caracol Eco Resort

Are you looking for a little bit more adventure during your trip?  This resort in the middle of the jungle will leave you in awe of the amount of wildlife that surrounds the facilities. In addition, you can have fun in nature, learn from its care, and meet extraordinary creatures in their own habitat, also a 29-slides aquapark included in your stay, a unique experience!

Sandos Cancun

Another different option if what you prefer during your Easter holidays is to be very close to the intense nightlife and thrilling activities in one of the busiest tourist destinations in Mexico. This resort is perfect for trips with friends due to its wide variety of activities, and its location allows you to travel to any of the Riviera Maya attractions in a very short time. Here you will experience the luxury of a Four Diamond resort and enjoy first-class gastronomy without getting away from the fun.

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Sandos Finisterra

Adventure awaits the entire family on the mountainside of Los Cabos. Situated between the desert and sea, exclusive amenities and exhilarating excursions are just a few things that are in store at Sandos Finisterra.

Wake up every day in a natural paradise, take long walks on the beach, visit the underwater fauna in the marine just steps away from the resort, or just take a much-needed break by the pool enjoying your favorite cocktail, find everything you need, and more in one of the worlds most desired vacation destinations.

Activities in Mexico for your Easter Weekend 

If you still are not sure of where you want to spend this Easter Holidays period, how about we give you a list of activities to turn your trip into an unforgettable experience with which you will feel that every day at home has been worth it? You don’t have to wait for summer vacations to come and take a sunbath on the best beaches in Mexico.

A New and Exciting Way To Eat Dinner

When we think of paradise, white sand beaches and turquoise waters always come to mind, but what if you take a small break from the sun and switch up the atmosphere a little bit for something like… a circus! But this is not just any circus. 

A few years ago,  the theater company Cirque du Soleil decided to create a unique experience in the Riviera Maya for travelers. The show is perfect to go with your special someone and enjoy a one-of-a-kind dinner and a show. We guarantee that it will be an unforgettable moment.

Culture for the Whole Family

If you are traveling with the whole family, you should take advantage of the trip not only to rest but also to learn, since the Riviera Maya, and in general, the Yucatan peninsula houses an immense amount of ancestral ruins of the Mayan culture, worthy of being visited.

 A trip to breathtaking places like Chichén Itzá or Tulum can change the idea that culture is boring and improve both the experience and the knowledge of all the members of the family. Take advantage of this Easter holidays to learn!

A Journey of Self-Knowledge and Fun

Do you think traveling can only be done with friends or family? Well, we guarantee that when you decide to go on a journey by yourself, your whole perspective will change. There are countless activities that you can do on your own where you will not only have a great time but you will also have the opportunity to expand your social circle.

Spend the day in an adventure park in the middle of the jungle, jumping between zip lines, exploring the underground rivers that are located in the area, or immerse in a temazcal. And at night, relax a bit and enjoy the music and shows in one of the famous nightclubs in the city center, you might even meet your other half!

Variety of Excursions 

Now that you know all of the destinations for celebrating spring break, why not add a little bit of adventure and thrill to it? If there is something, the Caribbean and Riviera Maya are popular for their extensive historical and adventure parks. 

Spend a day with your travel buddies exploring the ancient Mayan ruins in Tulum or soar through the skies and the jungle at one of the many adventure parks minutes away from Cancun; even take a day with your friends enjoying cocktails in one of the most extravagant beach bars in Cancun. Whatever your group likes to do, Cancun has it. You can see here all of the different excursions you cannot miss while in Cancun

A Day at The Spa for the Entire Family

4-days of Easter can sometimes be a bit hectic, but it doesn’t have to be like that while you have an expert pampering you throughout every moment. Not only does Sandos boast some of the best spas in Mexico, but kids can also enjoy their time in the spa! 

That’s right, Sandos resorts in Mexico have exclusive spa treatments for both adults and children so that everyone can take a minute, sit back, and completely relax! 

Whale Watching

Do you know what one of the greatest gifts you can give your kids? It is introducing them to the magic of nature! April is one of the last months to experience incredible wildlife that call Los Cabos Home, and we guarantee the entire family will be in awe. 

See humpback and grey whales put on a special performance for you while you watch from the sea or the shore. Just remember to pack a raincoat because they really love to splash their visitors! 
Learn more on Whale watching in Los Cabos

Change things up this year and spend your Easter holidays in an absolutely incredible destination with Sandos Hotels & Resorts.

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