La Fogata – The Campfire

There’s something about a bonfire on the beach. The sparks and cinders rising into the sky. The stars glittering high above. The dull thud of the waves hitting the beach. The rich aroma of sea air mingled with the woody smoke. It’s a setting and experience that never fails to bring people together. And of course, there’s always an opportunity to make s’mores. 

We spoke with Pueblo Bonito Resorts’ firepit team about what it takes to create a proper fogata on the beach. 

For starters, approximately 50 logs are needed for an average fire designed to host 20 people. Locally sourced mesquite and pine wood is used. Preparing a bonfire does not happen at the snap of a finger. It takes three skilled people roughly four hours of work to complete the job.

First a pit is dug deep into the sand. After a raised fireplace is created in the center of the pit, sand is tightly packed to create bench seating a few feet away from the fire. The pit can be circular, oval or any shape the guest wishes. Circular is the most common—it promotes group conviviality.

While firepits are dug and bonfires commonly lit on the beach behind Pacifica, they’re also offered at Sunset Beach, Rosé and Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos. The usual head count for a bonfire is 15 to 25 people, but the staff can accommodate as many guests as needed. 

Who usually requests a bonfire? From incentive groups and wedding parties to groups of friends and extended families, bonfires on the beach are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. 

The firepit team is adept at organizing a bonfire event and adapting to the individual needs of guests. La Fogata usually includes a private area on the beach, two hours of service, all-inclusive open bar, and s'mores, but the experience can be customized as per the client’s wishes.