 El Dia de San Valentin (Valentine's Day), is also known as El Dia de Amor y Amistad - the day of love and friendship. It is celebrated on February 14th in Mexico, just as it is in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, France and Australia. The celebrations in Mexico are very similar to other countries, in that many people go out for dinner and give cards, chocolates, flowers and other special gifts are given to the ones they love. However with the emphasis on friendship as well as love, it is not uncommon in Mexico, for friends who do not have a significant other in their life, to go out together on February 14, to celebrate their "love" and friendship for each other.
There are many beliefs on the origin of this special day, but people in the Middle ages believed that February 14th was the day that birds began to mate and thus the celebration of love began. In early times, Valentine's were spoken, sung or handwritten greetings, but over the centuries handmade cards of various types were created and by the late 1800's, machine printed cards were sold.
The following restaurants are offering special Valentine's Day menus: de Santos, La Palapa, La Petite, Le Kliff, Mark's Bar and Grill, Porto Bello, Talento, Tikul, and Vista Grill. La Palapa located on Los Muertos Beach, was the winner in the 2007 Vallarta Lifestyles Readers Choice Awards for the most romantic restaurant in Vallarta. Runners up were Café des Artistes , Le Kliff and Vista Grill.
For an unforgettable Valentine's getaway, consider a package at one of the Mexico Boutique Hotels. These hotels offer ultra romantic three and four night packages including special meals and amenities, spa treatments and other special experiences:
• Las Alamandas Resort -Costalegre.
• Casa Natalia - San José del Cabo.
• Hacienda Xcanatun - Merida, Yucatán.
• Hacienda de los Santos - Alamos.
• La Mansión de los Sueños - Patzcuaro.
To learn more about Mexico Boutique Hotels go to www.mexicoboutiquehotels.com
Top Spots to enjoy Valentine's Day in Puerto Vallarta:
• Malecón.
• Any beach.
• The lighthouse at the Marina.
• An evening harbor cruise.
• An open air restaurant.
• Anywhere with the person that you love... By Cynthia Beare
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