Chocolate is revered all over the world, but perhaps no more so than in Mexico, where it dates back to pre-Hispanic times. Back during the Mayan and Aztec eras, cacao beans were used as currency, and those of the highest ranks were known to have drunk copious amounts of frothy cacao out of clay-wooden vessels. At COMAL, we offer a fun tableside experience that lets diners create their own hot or cold chocolate drink with a molinillo, a traditional wooden whisk that dates back thousands of years. But using the molinillo isn’t just for historical integrity—it’s the secret to soft, almost cloudlike foam.

A romantic Mexican tradition likely to have your wedding party reaching for the tissues, the wedding lasso is a heartwarming way to symbolize your eternal love and incorporate the rich, local culture into your special day. Whether strung with flowers, made of silver, or consisting of ribbons and rosaries, the lasso can be personalized with a material that is meaningful to the bride and groom. Traditionally placed on the shoulders of the couple by family members, the lasso is wrapped in a figure eight form to represent infinite love.

Marking your steps towards forever, a bridal entrance is unrivaled in grandeur. Make this milestone moment your own, and craft a custom entry point to honor the bridge between bride-to-be and newly-wed. Whether it be traditional or avant-garde, let your dreams guide you. For one of our brides, this meant walking on water. Perhaps the most extravagant entrance we've crafted at Chileno Bay Resort was a custom pathway that led the bride over our pool to the ceremony. With a subtle change in music, wedding guests turned to see the first glimpse of their loved one dressed in white, gracefully making her way to say “I do” while seemingly floating upon glimmering water. Unanimous awe fell over the ceremony—and a swift reach for tissues. In crafting an uncompromising, custom bridal entrance, elevate your ceremony or reception with the details that tell your unique story.

A little minerality from the land and the salty, sweet flavor of the Sea of Cortez along with what is in season, organic and sustainable are my favorite ingredients. I like to think that all our raw ingredients have a story.

When it doubt, order the Humo de Comal. The secret ingredient is Purple Chicha, a Peruvian drink traditionally made by boiling purple corn in water along with pineapple peels, quince, cinnamon and cloves.

One of my favourite jobs here is turning guests into morning people. I oversee the arrival experience and I'll know guests are fully immersed in Chileno Bay when they discover that sunrises in Cabo are different. I can't specifically say what makes them so. Maybe it’s the reflections off the white sand of the beaches, the adobe-coloured desert dunes or the deep sea at dawn, reminiscent of a Monet painting; but it’s truly a gift to greet each day this way and see light like that.

They are fierce. They band together, swords in hand, marauding; looking for treasure. We’re outnumbered but remain calm and unfazed. We’re taller. We know they can’t leave until they’re captured, and when they are, we’ll miss them. The sun has set, and the pirate invasion will soon end for the pirates are growing weary.

Soothing percussive beats of pre-Hispanic music is the soundtrack to my Huichol inspired ritual. Instruments made with turtle shells, wood, bone and sea shells intertwine rhythmically, calming me and drawing my mind into clarity, peace and an openness to the cleansing and purification of my body.

Along the trail we spy a jackrabbit, shy but curious, watching us walk. My sons want to pet it, but we need to move forward, our spot at Indian Head waits for us, but the sunrise won’t. Indian Head the best kept secret- a little known trail near the resort. I love to catch sunrises here, to take in the technicolor display of oranges, pinks, blues and purples that evolve above the sea.

At Chileno Bay, we’ve harnessed the duality of the region to create our resort-wide wellness initiative called Baja Balance. This encourages optimum health for the mind, body and spirit with guest instructor-led weekend retreats and ongoing programming and activities across multiple touch points including fitness, culinary and spa.