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Halloween and Day of the Dead in Puerto Vallarta
October 24 2023
Halloween and Day of the Dead in Puerto Vallarta
Halloween and Day of the Dead are two of the most popular holidays in Mexico, and Puerto Vallarta is no exception. This beautiful beach town comes alive with colorful decorations, festive events, and traditional celebrations during this time of year.
If you're planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta for Halloween or Day of the Dead, be sure to pack your costume and get ready for a spooktacular time!
Halloween
Halloween, although is not a mexican tradition, it is celebrated on October 31st in this and many other cities throughout México. The city comes alive with decorations, parties, and costumes. Many of the hotels and restaurants in Puerto Vallarta have special Halloween events, and there are also many street parties and festivals, specially in nightclubs were you can find costume contests, dancing, and live music.
If you are planning to celebrate Halloween in Puerto Vallarta, be sure to pack a costume. You will also want to bring some cash, as many of the events are ticketed. Be prepared to have a lot of fun!
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. The holiday is a time to remember and honor deceased loved ones.
On Day of the Dead, families build altars in their homes and decorate them with photos, flowers, and candles. They also prepare food and drinks for their deceased loved ones.
On the evening of November 1st, families visit cemeteries to visit the graves of their loved ones. They clean the graves and leave offerings of food, drinks, and flowers.
On Day of the Dead, there are also many public events and festivals.
The Malecón is Puerto Vallarta's iconic waterfront promenade, and it's also a great place to experience Day of the Dead. Each year, the city erects one large altar on the Malecón and many small ones made by hotels, schools, restaurants, etc. to honor the deceased. The altars are decorated with candles, flowers, food, and other offerings. Visitors can stop by to pay their respects and learn more about this important Mexican tradition. In 2022 the Malecón hosted a Catrinas exhibition and contest for the record guinness of the tallest Catrina in the world, winning the record with a beautiful and spectacular Catrina of 22.6 metres.
If you are planning to visit Puerto Vallarta during Day of the Dead, be sure to book your accommodation early, as the city gets very busy during this time of year. You will also want to bring some cash, as many of the events are ticketed.
No matter what you choose to do, Halloween and Day of the Dead in Puerto Vallarta is an unforgettable experience. With its colorful decorations, festive events, and traditional celebrations, this beautiful beach town is the perfect place to experience these unique Mexican holidays.
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Halloween and Day of the Dead are two of the most popular holidays in Mexico, and Puerto Vallarta is no exception. This beautiful beach town comes alive with colorful decorations, festive events, and traditional celebrations during this time of year.
If you're planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta for Halloween or Day of the Dead, be sure to pack your costume and get ready for a spooktacular time!
Halloween
Halloween, although is not a mexican tradition, it is celebrated on October 31st in this and many other cities throughout México. The city comes alive with decorations, parties, and costumes. Many of the hotels and restaurants in Puerto Vallarta have special Halloween events, and there are also many street parties and festivals, specially in nightclubs were you can find costume contests, dancing, and live music.
If you are planning to celebrate Halloween in Puerto Vallarta, be sure to pack a costume. You will also want to bring some cash, as many of the events are ticketed. Be prepared to have a lot of fun!
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. The holiday is a time to remember and honor deceased loved ones.
On Day of the Dead, families build altars in their homes and decorate them with photos, flowers, and candles. They also prepare food and drinks for their deceased loved ones.
On the evening of November 1st, families visit cemeteries to visit the graves of their loved ones. They clean the graves and leave offerings of food, drinks, and flowers.
On Day of the Dead, there are also many public events and festivals.
The Malecón is Puerto Vallarta's iconic waterfront promenade, and it's also a great place to experience Day of the Dead. Each year, the city erects one large altar on the Malecón and many small ones made by hotels, schools, restaurants, etc. to honor the deceased. The altars are decorated with candles, flowers, food, and other offerings. Visitors can stop by to pay their respects and learn more about this important Mexican tradition. In 2022 the Malecón hosted a Catrinas exhibition and contest for the record guinness of the tallest Catrina in the world, winning the record with a beautiful and spectacular Catrina of 22.6 metres.
If you are planning to visit Puerto Vallarta during Day of the Dead, be sure to book your accommodation early, as the city gets very busy during this time of year. You will also want to bring some cash, as many of the events are ticketed.
No matter what you choose to do, Halloween and Day of the Dead in Puerto Vallarta is an unforgettable experience. With its colorful decorations, festive events, and traditional celebrations, this beautiful beach town is the perfect place to experience these unique Mexican holidays.