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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (August 5, 2025) - Taú Beach Club, Velas Resorts' exclusive adults-only oceanfront venue nestled in Marina Vallarta's prestigious enclave, announces the launch of its new Heritage Cocktails experience. The culinary cultural journey for groups and Weddings celebrates Mexico's rich distillate traditions against the stunning backdrop of Banderas Bay. Beginning at 10 suites, the experience offers guests an exploration of traditional Mexican spirits through expertly crafted cocktails, live cultural performances, and educational presentations.

As part of the three night experience, exceptional cocktails feature traditional Mexican spirits and highlight the diversity and complexity of the country's distillate heritage from mezcal and Mexican coconut rum to Ancho chile anejo tequila. Expert mixologists provide live demonstrations, sharing the historical significance and cultural importance of each ingredient while guests participate in guided tasting sessions.  In addition, the celebration offers comprehensive cultural engagement through live music performances, including mariachi and acoustic guitar, with interactive elements encouraging guest participation and storytelling. Educational presentations on Huichol culture and traditions complement art displays featuring authentic Huichol crafts, providing context and deeper appreciation for Mexico's indigenous heritage. Recognizing diverse preferences, the experience also includes mocktail versions using the same premium Mexican ingredients, ensuring inclusivity for all guests.

The Heritage Cocktails offering adapts seamlessly to various occasions, making it ideal for private group events, wedding celebrations, rehearsal dinners, and corporate gatherings. The venue's capacity for up to 250 guests and comprehensive amenities support events of all scales.

The experience serves as an elegant prelude to Huichol ceremony and dinner offerings, creating a comprehensive cultural celebration by the sea.

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. 

All-inclusive rates at Velas Resorts include gourmet meals, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, nightly entertainment, taxes, gratuity, kids and teens clubs, and more. For more information 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.