If you enjoyed our recent post about Carnaval in Los Cabos, this information might of interest to you as well. Carnaval is a celebratory time leading up to somber Christian season of Lent. During this 40-day long period, religious individuals often choose to abstain from a particular item, such as chocolate, or a particular habit, like smoking, in order to remember daily the sacrifice that Christ made for them. Mexico is a traditionally Catholic nation, so religious traditions are an important part of the culture that you will be exposed to during your Cabo vacation.

If you plan to be in San Jose del Cabo or Cabo San Lucas during Carnaval, you may want to extend your trip through March 5. This date marks Ash Wednesday, or Miercoles de Ceniza, in 2014. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent and there are a variety of traditions that go with it. Churches throughout Los Cabos will be hosting services on that day. Even if you are not a religious person, you might want to attend to learn more about the culture of the Los Cabos region. Many tourists find it fascinating to learn about the religious beliefs and conventions that exist in the regions to which they travel.

If, on the other hand, you do subscribe to the same religious leanings as many Los Cabos residents, you may find it comforting to spend Ash Wednesday with a congregation of like-minded persons. In San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, there are a number of Protestant churches and Catholic parishes that observe Ash Wednesday.

You can learn more about Ash Wednesday’s history here: http://www.eventsloscabos.com/event/ash-wednesday-miercoles-de-ceniza/2014-03-05/  If you are interested in going to an Ash Wednesday service, you will need to contact individual churches that are located near your Los Cabos vacation rental.