Mother's Day Deals in Latin America

May is the time to travel south of the border to Mexico and Latin America to enjoy warm weather without the tourist season crowds. And what better excuse to get away than to celebrate Mother's Day?

Occidental Hotel and Resorts is offering up to 45 percent off until August 31. The Royal Hideaway Playacar is only $200 per person per night, and guests will receive a $100 Spa credit. The Occidental Grand XCaret, Occidental Grand Cozumel, Occidental Grand Nuevo Vallarta and Allegro Playacar are all up to 44 percent off and the first child stays free.

Book by June 1 to receive 25 percent off San Jose's Grand Hotel in Costa Rica. The historic landmark and member of the Ascend Collection is only $79 per night.

The Colors & Culture of Peru tour from LatinEscapes.com runs until the end of May with departure dates on April 20 & 27 and May 2, 9 and 16. For $1642, clients will visit Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Puno and Lake Titicaca on their eight-day journey.  

CasaMagna Marriott Puerto  Vallarta Resort & Spa's 'Family Escape' package with rates starting at $189 offers a more Mother's Day specific getaway. The three-night minimum package offers a welcome drink for mom upon arrival, as well as welcome gifts for the kids.  Breakfast buffet for two adults and two children and a one time in-room movie and room service order of pizza is included. A milk and cookies turndown service is available every night.