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Día de Muertos altar with candles, sugar skulls and marigolds

Day of the Dead in San José del Cabo

Luxury vacation rentals · November 1–2, 2026

Día de Muertos · Nov 1–2, 2026 · San José del Cabo

Taste the soul of Cabo.
Then bring it home.

Marigold-lined streets, candlelit altars and a table set by your own private chef. Experience San José del Cabo’s most meaningful season from a home that’s entirely yours.

Mexican dishes served family-style at a private dinner
Live Los Cabos, don’t just watch it from a resort

The real Cabo lives in its plazas, galleries and kitchens.

Every November, San José del Cabo’s historic center glows with ofrendas, papel picado and families gathering to remember. It’s a celebration you feel rather than watch — and one that no resort lobby can recreate.

Stay minutes from the art district and its celebrated restaurants, then return to a private home where the evening continues on your terrace: mezcal, fire-roasted local catch and the kind of conversation that runs past midnight.

“Come for the celebration. Stay for the table.”
Private rental vs. all-inclusive

Why food lovers choose a private rental over a resort

All-inclusive is easy. But the flavors, stories and rituals of Baja are found beyond the wristband.

All-inclusive resort
Ronival property
Space
One room, one balcony, shared everything.
Whole-home living: terraces, private pool and room for everyone to gather.
Privacy
Crowded pools, wristbands and reservation queues.
Your own gates, your own pace. No one else’s schedule.
Culture
Themed nights staged for guests.
The historic center, galleries and Día de Muertos altars, minutes away.
Food & drink
Rotating buffets and the same few restaurants.
Private chefs at home, and the real Cabo table just outside the door.
Your group
Scattered across floors and wings.
Together under one roof: breakfast, sunsets and late nights, shared.
Curated for you

Four ways to taste the season

Your concierge shapes each moment around your group. Simply choose what calls to you.

Private chef plating a dish

A chef’s table at home

A private chef builds a Baja tasting menu around the day’s market, served on your terrace under the stars.

Traditional Day of the Dead ofrenda with marigolds

Día de Muertos, lived

Visit the altars and candlelit plazas of San José, then gather for a traditional dinner of pan de muerto, mole and mezcal.

Papel picado over a street in San José del Cabo

Thursday Art Walk

From November through June, the Art District opens its galleries every Thursday evening. We’ll reserve dinner after.

Outdoor dining table on a terrace at dusk

Farm-to-table in the foothills

Long lunches among the gardens and orchards of Las Ánimas, with a driver so everyone can enjoy the wine.

Your home in San José del Cabo

Properties made for long dinners

Generous kitchens, open terraces and quick access to the historic center.

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A day at home in Cabo

November 1,
slowly.

An example of how a day unfolds when your concierge handles the details.

  1. Coffee on the terrace

    Your chef sets out fresh conchas, tropical fruit and Veracruz coffee while the sun warms the pool deck.

  2. Market morning

    A guided stroll through the local market with your chef, choosing tonight’s catch and herbs.

  3. Altars and art

    Your driver takes you to the historic center as families finish their ofrendas and the plaza begins to glow.

  4. Dinner of remembrance

    A five-course menu inspired by Día de Muertos traditions, paired with Valle de Guadalupe wines.

  5. Mezcal under the stars

    A tasting by the fire pit, with stories behind every agave.

Your personal concierge

Tailored VIP services, before you land

You don’t have to lift a finger — unless it’s to raise a glass. Our concierge team takes care of every detail, quietly, throughout your stay.

Pre-arrival stocking

Your fridge and bar filled to your list before you land.

Private chefs

From slow breakfasts to multi-course dinners, served at home.

Airport transfers

Met at SJD and driven straight to your door.

Restaurant reservations

The tables worth booking, secured before you arrive.

Cultural hosts

Local guides for the altars, galleries and markets.

Wine & mezcal pairings

Curated tastings led at your property.

Getting here

Closer than you think.

Non-stop flights to Los Cabos (SJD) from across the US and Canada put you in San José del Cabo in time for the first candles of Día de Muertos.

LAXLos Angeles
DFWDallas
PHXPhoenix
DENDenver
YVRVancouver
Non-stop service to Los Cabos (SJD) from major US and Canadian cities. Routes and schedules vary by season.
Plan your perfect stay

Book your culinary stay with a private chef

Tell us about your group and the flavors you’re craving. We’ll suggest properties and draft a concierge plan for your dates.

  • A personal reply from our reservations team, usually within a few hours
  • Hand-picked properties for your dates and group
  • A concierge plan built around Día de Muertos and the Art Walk

Prefer to talk? Call +1 619 513 7726

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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

When is Día de Muertos in San José del Cabo?

The main celebrations take place on November 1 and 2, with altars, processions and events across the historic center in the days before and after. We recommend arriving by October 30.

When is the Art Walk?

The San José del Cabo Art Walk runs Thursday evenings from November through June in the historic Art District.

Can the private chef accommodate dietary needs?

Yes. Share preferences and restrictions in your inquiry and your chef will design menus around them.

How far are the properties from downtown San José?

Our San José del Cabo and Palmilla properties are a short drive from the historic center. Your concierge can arrange a driver for the evening.

Is the private chef included in the rental?

Chef services are arranged by our concierge and quoted separately, so you only pay for the meals you want.
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