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Los Cabos, Mexico (December 11, 2023) - Mar Del Cabo by Velas Resorts, an adults-only boutique hotel in Los Cabos, Mexico, is now offering an interactive Mexican Mole Cooking Class. A great cultural significance, mole is more than just the national dish. Serving the dish is considered a gesture of great hospitality and respect, as its preparation often includes over 20 ingredients, requiring significant effort and skill. It's a way of showing care and honoring guests. Served up oceanfront at its acclaimed farm and sea restaurant, Encanto, the new interactive class at Mar del Cabo is led by executive chef Mario Rueda. Participants will dive into the rich heritage of the sauce and explore the different varieties, including the thick, rich, red poblano mole and rosa mole from Taxco that gets its unique hue from the pink colored pine nuts that comprise the dish. The hands-on experience guides guests through each step of making mole from scratch, emphasizing the balance of chili peppers, chocolate, and spices used to craft the unique flavor of the sauce. The class also covers traditional accompaniments, such as rice and tortillas, while offering insights into mole's role in Mexican celebrations and family gatherings. In addition to learning the recipe, participants receive a recipe book to recreate the mole at home, along with practical tips for ingredient substitutions and variations.

Mar Del Cabo's Mole Cooking Class accommodates groups of four, with a cost of $90 USD per person plus tax. For reservations and more information, call 1.844.314.2352, email reservations@mardelcabo.com or visit https://mardelcabo.com/.

About Mar del Cabo:

Located midway between San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, Mar del Cabo by Velas Resorts, a boutique hotel with European Plan for ages 16+, debuted on Mexico's Baja Peninsula in December 2018. A stylish adaptation of the classic boutique hotel, it was designed to captivate and comfort with its space of unassuming and pleasing minimalism.  Created as a white canvas with touches of color and chic design, it is the deep blue of the Sea of Cortez and the golden beaches that add tone, depth and natural accents. All 46 one- and two-bedroom suites and two penthouses have a king or two queen size beds, kitchenette with coffee maker and microwave oven, terrace with sitting area, separate living area with sofa, bathroom width step-in rain shower, and daily turndown service. Encanto Farm & Sea showcases local and fresh flavors of Baja California in a unique seaside chic ambiance less than 50 yards from the ocean's edge. With the sustainability of the ecological, social, cultural, and economic environment forefront, over 90% of the ingredients for the restaurant come from nearby fruit and vegetable orchards, ranches, and producers. Two bars, spa services, sleek and sensual ocean-front pool, as well as outdoor spaces to hold private events complete Mar del Cabo. Mar del Cabo was built by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela by his side, vice president of Velas Resorts. Mar del Cabo is the sixth property ofVelas Resorts and its only European Plan offering.