How to Celebrate Summer Like a Local at Marival Emotions Resort by Mercure
Jul 30, 2025
Category: Lifestyle
Category: Lifestyle
The sun is high, the ocean breeze is warm, and summer is just beginning here in the Riviera Nayarit. If you're one of those travelers looking to experience this season like someone who lives here, you're in exactly the right place. Staying at an all-inclusive resort doesn't mean missing out on local flavor. At Marival Emotions Resort by Mercure, we believe the best way to vacation is to feel part of the community! We’re locals too, and we love sharing our favorite traditions with you.
So let us show you how to soak up summer just like we do: with delicious food, family fun, and toes in the sand.
A Taste of the Neighborhood at Las Palomas
For dinner with real local heart, head to Las Palomas restaurant on your next family vacation at our resort. This is where our chefs showcase the authentic flavors of Mexico, including a curated menu of Barrio-Style Cuisine: dishes inspired by traditional recipes from our own homes and neighborhoods.
Everything is prepared with care and regional flair, and it's a delicious way to connect with the culture, one bite at a time. Try classics like pork pozole, stuffed chiles, fish cooked zarandeado-style, and even sweets like Tres Leches cake. Come and let our chefs prepare their favorite local recipes, just like they make it at home for their own families.
Discover Local: Flavors with a Story
We’re proud of our culinary heritage, which is why we’ve created our Discover Local program. Through this initiative, you’ll see that each one of our restaurants has standout dishes on its menu to represent the region’s local ingredients and cooking style, so you and your family can taste the vibrant flavors of the Riviera Nayarit on your next all-inclusive vacation.
This program lets you and your family experience the Riviera Nayarit’s heritage throughout your stay. From a flavorful breakfast to your final dessert, you’ll be tasting traditions passed down through generations.
Tuesday Nights Mean Fiesta Time
Tuesday nights are the highlight of every week at Marival Emotions Resort by Mercure! Every Tuesday evening, we set up a true fiesta with our popular Mexican Night at our beautiful outdoor plaza.
It all begins with a dinner of delicious Mexican cuisine, of course. Then, celebrate the rest of the night with your family and our family through live mariachi music and a show of traditional Mexican dances. Kids will love the traditional fair games like ring tossing and lotería (Mexican bingo), and no fiesta would be complete without a piñata!
Mexican Night is our way of sharing our very favorite local traditions with you, under the night sky of the Riviera Nayarit. This is a weekly tradition that brings us all together… guests and locals alike.
The Beach Where Everyone Feels Like a Local
Marival Emotions Resort by Mercure has one of the region’s best beachfront locations, set in the very center of the Nuevo Vallarta neighborhood of the Riviera Nayarit. It sits on Paseo de los Cocoteros, a beautiful avenue along the coast of Nuevo Vallarta.
The beach stretches wide and golden, and gentle waves make it perfect for kids to splash and play. You’ll often find local families enjoying the same stretch of sand, watching the sunset, or taking a walk at dusk. There’s a peaceful energy here, especially in the mornings or early evenings, when the breeze is soft and the views go on forever.
Kids Club Mexican Fair: Small-Scale Fun, Big Summer Smiles
Marival Kids Club has a classic “Feria Mexicana” on Tuesdays with games like rayuela, lotería, canicas, and a piñata. Even the youngest travelers can experience local traditions thanks to the Kids Club’s Feria Mexicana on Tuesdays. It’s like a mini version of a real Mexican street fair, designed just for them!
From piñatas and lotería to games like rayuela and canicas, the Kids Club comes to life with laughter, color, and fun. It's a hands-on way for kids to learn and play at the same time, while soaking up a little culture in the process.
Have a Mexican Summer, the Local Way
The best summer memories are made with sunshine, good food, and moments shared with family. When you celebrate like a local, you get a real connection to the place and the people.
So eat the homemade meals, dance in the plaza, play games under the stars, and walk the beach just before sunset. At Marival Emotions Resort by Mercure, we can’t wait to welcome you into our neighborhood.
This is how we celebrate summer in the Riviera Nayarit. Come be part of it.
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