Elope in Mexico

Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun!

Hot beach destinations like Cabo, Puerto Vallarta and Cancun continue to make Mexico one of the more sought-after wedding destinations in the world. In fact, it is the 5th most favored destination in which to elope or have a destination wedding. But, which Mexican locations and venues should you consider for your elopement wedding?

Cabo San Lucas

Its location at the southern tip of the Baja peninsula gives it an ideal climate of about 78 degrees year round, making it a prime wedding destination at any time of the year. Once a tranquil fishing village, Cabo has evolved into a wonderful spot for vacationers, yet remains small and charming. Small, however does not mean boring; there are many things to do in Cabo.

Deserted beaches, on both the Pacific coast and along the shoreline of the Sea of Cortez, make Cabo San Lucas an awesome beach vacation. If you enjoy water sports, horseback riding and golf, you will enjoy Cabo. Golf has become very popular in the area and there are five championship golf courses already there and more on the way.

Some great venues with elopement packages in Cabo San Lucas include:

Marquis Los Cabos
Km 21.5 Carretera Transpeninsular
Fraccionamiento Cabo Real
Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Phone: (52-624) 144-2000
Toll-free from USA and Canada: 01877-238-9399
email: reservations@marquisloscabos.com
website: www.marquisloscabos.com

So, do you want luxury? Do you want to be totally pampered? Do you want your newly-wedded life to start in paradise? Then this is the place for you to elope. Located just 25 minutes from the Los Cabos airport, between el Dorado and Cabo Real golf courses, the Marquis Los Cabos features a spectacular ocean view from each of their 210 suites and 28 casitas.

They offer a honeymoon/wedding package starting at just over $4000 (2009 prices) for a 4-night stay, which includes a wedding.  Billed as their Wedding Platinum Package, it includes such essentials and goodies as:

• VIP transportation from the airport to Marquis Los Cabos 
• Suite Marquis or Private Pool Casita with ocean-front view 
• Daily buffet breakfast 
• Bridal bouquet 
• Wedding minister 
• Hair and make-up for the bride in the privacy of your suite 
• Mexican wedding dress and tuxedo rent 
• Solo musician 
• eVideo to send to family and friends 
• 50 minutes massage for both of you at their luxurious Leading Spa 
• holistic manicure and pedicure for both of you at their Luxurious Leading Spa 

Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa
Predio Paraiso Escondido
Cabo San Lucas, 23450, Mexico
Phone: From USA or Canada: 011 (52) (624) 142 9999
International: +(52) (624) 142 9999
Within México: (624) 142 9999011
email: reservations@pueblobonito.com
website: www.pueblobonitosunsetbeach.com

Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa is located on the western side of the tip of Baja, overlooking the Pacific. It offers an expansive private beach, affording guests a tranquil and secluded setting. It was also recognized by Condé Nast as one of the “Top 10 Resorts in Mexico.”

Billed simply as "Package One," their elopement package for 2 persons only is priced at just over $1,600 USD (2009 prices), and includes among the following:

• Minister or Judge
• Decoration of the wedding ceremony area
• Bridal bouquet (seasonal flowers)
• Groom boutonniere
• A bottle of champagne for the ceremony
• Wedding Coordinator services

Their wedding packages do not include a location fee, which can be as much as $900 for a beach or chapel location. Other locations include the gazebo, hotel terraces and hotel gardens.

Cancun

Cancun, Mexico, is the second most popular vacation destination in the Caribbean, so you can imagine how popular it is for couples seeking to elope or spend their honeymoon. The good news for U.S. couples is that Cancun is a convenient flight from many U.S. cities. For example, Cancun is just a 4-hour flight from Chicago. The weather's pretty constant in Cancun, with the average year-round temperature around 88 degrees and the average low less than 75 degrees.

A great venue in Cancun to consider for your elopement wedding:

Secrets Silversands, which offers a complimentary wedding package with a 7-night stay.

Secrets Silversands
Bahia de Petempich
SM 12 MZ 31 Lote14-02
Puerto Morelos, Benito Juarez
Quintana Roo, Mexico 77580
Phone: 52 998-193-1800
email: info@secretsresorts.com
website: www.secretsresorts.com

Located on the Yucatan Peninsula and just 15 miles south of Cancun, Secrets Silversands offers guests the ultimate in luxury, with 8 pools, swim-up pool bar, beach wait service, and daily activities like euro-bungee, beach volleyball, water polo, kayaking, snorkeling, sailing and dance classes.

Their "Wedding in Paradise" package is complimentary when booking a Junior Suite Ocean View Preferred Club or higher category room for at least 7 nights or if 5 rooms, any category, are booked for at least 3 nights. The selling price of this package is priced at around $800. It includes all the essentials such as the services of a wedding officiant, cake, sparkling wine, bouquet and boutonniere, as well as some "extras":

• Preparation and ironing of the wedding dress and grooms tuxedo/suit
• Complimentary room for the groom the night before the wedding (based on availability)
• 15% discount on all Spa treatments (product purchases not included)
• Use of the wedding gazebo or beachfront arbor

Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is situated on the Pacific coast of Mexico, on what is known as the Mexican Riviera. Temperatures in the winter months range from 70 on up to 85 degrees, so if you're searching for a fabulous winter wedding spot with white sand beaches and sparkling water, Puerto Vallarta is the place to go.

A venue you may want to consider for your elopement wedding in Puerto Vallarta is:

Canto del Sol
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Tel: (322) 226 0123
  (322) 224 4457
Toll Free:
Mex 01 800 713 2800
USA 1 877 335 8288
Canada 1 866 487 3415
website: www.cantovallarta.com

Canto del Sol is located on fabulous Banderas Bay beach, just a 5 minutes from the popular ‘Malecon’ boardwalk. Canto del Sol is known as a spot for viewing spectacular sunsets. You may also spot a whale or two. At Canto del Sol you can just relax and take in the beauty, or partake in one or more of the activities the resort provides: tennis on one of four clay courts, windsurfing, water polo, or dance lessons.

They offer a wedding package for around $1600 which includes all the basics:

• Civil or spiritual ceremony
• Location for ceremony (beach or pool)
• Sparkling wine
• Wedding cake
• Archway of flowers
• Bouquet and boutonniere
• Wedding cake for 8 people

Synonyms:  Mexica, mexic, mexcio are typos for "Mexico."