The magic of celebrating a successful year-end in different corners of Mexico

More than a season, it's the moment when the year slows down and you start to remember what's worth keeping before moving on to the next chapter. 

In the Pacific, the celebration has its own rhythm. At the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa , Christmas begins amidst warm lights and children's voices: Salvation Army children sing carols as the tree is lit and punch fills the lobby with the aroma of cinnamon. A few feet away, a gingerbread house begins to take shape, decorated in a way that rediscovers the joy of simplicity. 

The following days smell of freshly baked bread, Christmas Eve turkey, and seaside celebrations. Here, December 31st isn't welcomed with haste, but with sparkle: a Gatsby-esque night on the beach, music mingling with the waves, and fireworks that claim the sky for just a few seconds. For many, that's exactly how they want to remember the year: with laughter, sand, and a toast that isn't meant to be solemn. 

A few miles away, at the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center , December seems tailor-made for families. The Chef's Caravan circles the pool like a spontaneous parade; at the posadas, people ask for lodging with the same fervor as decades ago; and children still chase Santa's elves to deliver letters that, for some reason, always seem more heartfelt when written during the holidays. Christmas here isn't a single event: it's a sequence of small scenes that repeat themselves every year, but never feel the same. 

For those who choose not to leave the city, The Westin Santa Fe, Mexico City  offers a different kind of celebration: leisurely, intimate, and made up of moments that rarely fit into a schedule. Quiet dinners, relaxed brunches, and the feeling that, although the city is still out there, inside everything moves a little slower. 

In contrast, the Sheraton Maria Isabel Mexico City Reforma  is a testament to urban celebrations: long tables for Thanksgiving, the illuminated tree in the lobby as the bustling city pauses for a moment, and a Winter Glow Christmas Eve celebration that blends music, toasts, and an atmosphere that makes the capital feel brighter for a few hours. New Year's Eve arrives in style: a five-course menu, a dazzling ballroom, and a night that, although held indoors, feels as grand as the city that surrounds it. 

In the heart of Paseo de la Reforma, New Year's Eve is celebrated in style at the Astor Ballroom of The St. Regis Mexico City . An evening that celebrates sophistication with a menu designed to impress: Beluga caviar and red berry gazpacho, pumpkin cream soup with scallops, beef fillet with black truffle shavings, and a sweet finale with praline and black cherry. All accompanied by signature cocktails and the impeccable service that distinguishes the St. Regis. Here, time seems to stand still amidst warm lighting and toasts that herald new beginnings. 

Further north, the Baja California Sur desert offers a different kind of December. At Zadun Los Cabos, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve , the season isn't measured in events, but in atmospheres: dawn walks where silence speaks louder than words, ceremonies that embrace the desert's natural beauty, jazz that floats on the warm night air, and dinners that invite you to pause before thinking about what comes next. Here, celebrating is almost an intimate act: a ritual that looks inward before looking forward. 

Just minutes away, Casa Maat at JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa offers the exclusivity of a luxury boutique hotel, crafting its own unique story around fire and cuisine. December is filled with flavors that evoke home, featuring special Christmas dinners that include wine for the parents and a special menu for the children. MarHumo, the resort's newest culinary gem, will present a four-course menu created by Chef Javier Plascencia, whose Baja-inspired cuisine aims to bring families together in the spirit of Christmas.  

At Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos , the magic of the season comes alive with unique experiences that connect body, mind, and creativity for the whole family. Parents can celebrate the Winter Solstice Ceremony at the iconic Ojo de Liebre Spa, a ritual overlooking the Sea of ​​Cortez that harmonizes the senses and renews energy. Children can enhance their stay with the String Art Holiday Editorial, an art workshop where they create meaningful decorative pieces. All of this is framed by Solaz's contemporary elegance and its commitment to Mexican culture and design, ensuring that this Christmas you experience moments that transcend the ordinary. 

On the other side of the country, the Caribbean offers its own tropical take on the season. The JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa  welcomes the final days of the year with Santa Claus landing on the hotel's beach and handing out gifts to children, festive brunches, oceanfront cocktails, and background music that blends seamlessly with the atmosphere. Here, toasts are often made with feet in the sand, and the last night of the year feels lighter, as if the ocean helps to release what no longer weighs you down. 

In the Riviera Maya, the season is celebrated amidst mangroves and constellations. The St. Regis Kanai Resort  transforms New Year's Eve into a luxurious ritual: oceanfront dinners with flavors that evoke tradition, tree-lighting ceremonies under thousands of lights, open-air movie nights, and stargazing that connects with Mayan cosmology. Here, well-being is renewed with treatments inspired by the moon and the Pleiades, while the elevated beach and the sounds of the Caribbean invite you to bid farewell to the year with calm and sophistication. 

So, while the whole country finds its way to say goodbye to the year, each of these destinations offers more than just a plan: it offers a setting. A place where traditions are transformed, where families reunite, where couples share moments of silence, where friends celebrate without a clock, and where everyone finds their own closure. 

Because, in the end, the holiday season isn't about dates, dinners, or plans: it's about how we want to remember the last days of the year. And in Mexico, there's a perfect place for every answer. 

Source: Marriott International.