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New Workshops to Create Bag Charms at Velas Resorts Celebrate Mexican Culture and Artistry
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (September 3, 2025) - Velas Resorts is launching bag charm workshops this fall at select resorts where guests can create personalized keepsakes that tap into the booming bag accessory trend. With an emphasis on bag charms that celebrate Mexican artistry, these new workshops reflect Velas Resorts' commitment to providing guests with experiences that extend beyond traditional luxury amenities. Offered at Grand Velas Riviera Maya, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, and Casa Velas properties, the resort collection allows guests to take home not just a beautiful accessory, but a symbol of Mexican tradition.
Ojo de Dios Workshop at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and Casa Velas
Beginning in August, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and Casa Velas will offer an Ojo de Dios Bag Charm Workshop that invites guests to explore the rich cultural heritage of traditional Mexican craftsmanship. This sacred ceremonial art form of the local Huichol people, translated to God's Eye, holds deep spiritual significance in Mexican culture as a symbol of protection and divine watchfulness. Guests will receive a comprehensive explanation of the process and its cultural relationship to Mexican heritage. All materials and tools are included, along with complimentary snacks and beverages.
Grand Bag Charms at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Starting in October, Grand Velas Riviera Maya will debut its signature Grand Bag Charms experience, featuring a unique poolside service that brings creativity directly to guests' lounge chairs. Guests can craft personalized souvenirs while enjoying the resort's amenities with a mobile activity cart that brings materials directly to guests. Participants will be able to choose from a selection of premium fabrics and vibrant colors that they can personalize with their initials. Special themed workshops will be aligned with holidays and celebrations throughout the year, and participation is complimentary for all resort guests.
The Heritage Cocktail Experience begins at $3,555 USD for groups of up to 10. Taú Beach Club is part of Velas Resorts, with visits to the club included in the all-inclusive rates for guests staying at Casa Velas hotel. The venue provides premium amenities including an infinity pool, Jacuzzi, Balinese beds, and air-conditioned terrace. The gourmet offerings encompass fresh seafood, traditional aguachile and ceviche, a fresh coconut station, and specialty cocktails with premium liquors. Operations run daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., with day passes available at $100 USD per person (including $40 USD food and beverage credit) for those not staying at the hotel and exclusive-use rental starting at $2,000 USD.
The Ojo de Dios Bag Charm Workshop at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and Casa Velas accommodates up to 8 participants for $240 USD per group. The activity at Grand Velas Riviera Maya is included in the all-inclusive nightly rate. For more information about Velas Resorts bag charm workshops, property amenities, or to make reservations, please visit https://www.velasresorts.com/.
About Velas Resorts:
Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, and Los Cabos have earned 70 AAA Diamonds, including the prestigious Five Diamond Award. Other esteemed international awards for services and facilities include one MICHELIN Star for Cocina de Autor restaurant in both Los Cabos and Riviera Maya, Virtuoso's Best Family Program, Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award for SE Spa, and TripAdvisor's Top Hotels in the World, among others. Offering unparalleled All-Inclusive experiences, properties include Grand Velas Los Cabos, with dramatic ocean views and unique spaces infusing every area of the resort; Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, which enjoys a long stretch of pristine beach and a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains; and Grand Velas Riviera Maya, offering a sophisticated resort experience in the Caribbean with jungle and beach settings. Velas Vallarta is a family-friendly resort in Puerto Vallarta, offering spacious suites, gourmet dining, and spa treatments with ocean and Sierra Madre views on 10 beachfront acres along Banderas Bay. Casa Velas is a boutique adults-only hotel located on the Marina Vallarta Golf Course where guests have beach access at Táu Beach Club, a casual, relaxed atmosphere overlooking the ocean, with a jacuzzi, pool, delectable cuisine, and an expansive event space. Mar del Cabo, a boutique hotel on Mexico's Baja Peninsula, is the only European Plan property. Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos is a new 79-suite resort and concept in the all-inclusive space. Velas Resorts was built by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela Ruiz, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. Explore tips, recipes, lifestyle and travel trends, and the latest news about Velas Resorts on the digital mag: www.velasmagazine.com.