During fourteen trips between 1993 and 2010, Harvey Stein photographed in Mexico, primarily in small towns and villages and mostly during festivals (Day of the Dead, Easter, Independence Day) that highlight the country’s unique relationship to death, myth, ritual and religion. This book is the definitive expression of Stein’s intimate relationship with the people and...Read More
Filled with excitement and joy, thousands of people in Vallarta chanted the Cry of Independence in celebration of Mexico’s Independence Day in Puerto Vallarta. The chant was led by the interim mayor, Rodolfo Domínguez Monroy, who recalled the episode started by the priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla 208 years ago in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato. After...Read More
Fireworks, live music, the traditional commemorative parade to the “National Day of Charro” and more activities will be offered in Puerto Vallarta to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day. A great Mexican celebration is being prepared in Puerto Vallarta. As it is already a yearly tradition, the port has a series of activities for tourists and locals...Read More
Join the fun at Incanto in the piano bar on Saturday, Sept. 15, for their Mexican Fiesta celebrating Independence Day. The fun starts at 4pm with Loteria with ‘Mariachito and Frida’ along with Aunt Pearl from ‘Greater Tuna’. Award-winning Ballet Folklorico Tradiciones will perform before leaving for China to compete again in an international dance...Read More
Independence Day celebrations are a deeply rooted tradition in Mexico and the Riviera Nayarit is front and center when it comes to reveling. These Mexico Independence Day festivities are the perfect excuse to spend a few days in Mexico’s Pacific Treasure—especially since they fall on a weekend. Celebrations in the destination are very exciting and...Read More
Puerto Vallarta Mayor Arturo Dávalos Peña led the ceremony of the Grito de Independencia from the balcony of the municipal palace, while about 11,000 Vallartenses and visitors filled Plaza de Armas chanting ¡Viva Mexico! together. The night of September 15, 1810, is Mexico’s most significant historical, the “Grito de Independencia”, made by priest Don Miguel...Read More
A great Mexican celebration is being prepared in Puerto Vallarta and as it is tradition, the port has a series of activities for tourists and locals to celebrate the Independence of Mexico. This port is known as “The most Mexican beach destination”, since it brings together the main features of the Mexican identity: a typical...Read More
Mexico’s Independence day is celebrated on September 16 throughout the country, and as each year, the authorities of Puerto Vallarta in conjunction with the local businesses and organizations, have planned five days of activities to celebrate one of the most important dates in the national calendar. This year, the variety of events commands all five...Read More
The city hosts multiple celebrations focusing on religion, gastronomy, history and nature from the months of September and into the New Year, proudly celebrates Mexican national holidays with exciting sights, tastes, sounds, and experiences for locals and tourists alike. The following are just some of the major celebrations taking place in the upcoming months. Culture...Read More
