Experience Hanal Pixán at Casa Xixim Oct 31 – Nov 2
This is your opportunity to experience one of Mexico’s most beautiful cultural traditions up close. Hanal Pixán “food for the souls” is a Mayan tradition honoring our dearly departed loved ones.
Guests of Casa Xixim are invited to experience this sacred ritual through the villa’s own house altar and by visiting Tulum pueblo’s festival, altars, regional cuisine, and storytelling that connects past and present. It’s a heartfelt tribute to ancestry, community, and the enduring spirit of the Mayan people.
Tropical Luxury with a Sentimental Touch
A Hanal Pixán Experience at Casa Xixim features a vibrant tribute to the rich culinary heritage of the Yucatán Peninsula while tapping into the villa’s phenomenal epicurean offerings and beachfront amenities. Hanal Pixán-inspired dishes, crafted especially for Casa Xixim by the renown Chef Joaquin Cardoso of Loup Mexico City and executed by Casa Xixim’s talented inhouse chefs, honor Mayan tradition by blending ancestral flavors with contemporary technique.
Selections include scratch-made tamales wrapped in regional banana leaves – a traditional Mayan dish for festive occasions, stuffed with a variety of fillings such as duck, pork, chicken, or vegetarian accompanied by chayitas, a traditional mayan delicacy made with chaya (known as Mayan spinach), served with fresh salsas, guacamole, and escabeche.
A special beachside Hanal Pixán dining table is thoughtfully curated and adorned with cempasúchil (marigolds), eucalyptus, and sugar skulls, creating an immersive and evocative atmosphere that celebrates life, memory, and tradition.
A Personalized Stay With A Bespoke Experience
Casa Xixim, an eco-luxury villa nestled on the serene shores of Soliman Bay in Tulum, Mexico, honors the rich cultural heritage of the Yucatán Peninsula by celebrating Hanal Pixán. The deeply rooted Mayan celebration, an older tradition similar to Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a time to remember and honor loved ones who have passed.
Casa Xixim provides a boutique hotel meets private villa experience delivering a personalized stay with bespoke amenities tailored to each guest. During Hanal Pixán, guests of Casa Xixim are invited to honor this sacred tradition by curating a personal altar with photographs and mementos of loved ones, thoughtfully guided by Casa Xixim’s attentive team.
BOOKING INCLUDES
🌴 Beachfront Villa: 8 Adults + 4 Kids
👨🏼🍳 Chef service: 3 meals per day
🌼 Custom Hanal Pixán Altar
🧚🏻 Concierge Trip Planning
🏖️ Beach Gear, SUPs & Kayak
✨ And so much more!
💫 Book your opportunity to experience one of Mexico’s most beautiful cultural traditions up close!
📅 October 31 – November 2, 2025
📍 Casa Xixim at Soliman Bay, Tulum, Mexico
Hanal Pixán FAQ
What is Hanal Pixán?
Hanal Pixán “food for the souls” is a Mayan tradition observed October 31 – November 2, honoring dearly departed loved ones.
How is Hanal Pixán celebrated?
Hanal Pixán is an ancestral tradition with several customs, with the main focus on setting up an altar.
Where can I celebrate Hanal Pixán?
Hanal Pixán is celebrated in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico.
What’s is placed on a Hanal Pixán altar?
Hanal Pixán altars have multi-levels displaying the key components to it’s meaning and purpose. This varies by region and ranges from photographs, flowers, food and candles.
What is the difference between Hanal Pixán and Día de los Muertos?
Hanal Pixán is a Yucatec Mayan three-day holiday Oct 31 – Nov 2, and Día de los Muertos is two-day Aztec (with Catholic influences) holiday Nov 2-3. Both have similarities but vary by region, cuisine, and the symbolism of each day.