Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

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Culture & Traditions

Mexico’s cultures are local first: community festivals, craft traditions, music scenes, and kitchens that tell history in every dish. This page collects our culture stories with an emphasis on the people who keep traditions alive and the changes they face. Expect profiles, event coverage, and explainers that connect past and present without cliché. We highlight regional differences and the everyday work behind a “cultural moment,” from rehearsals to markets to community halls.

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Puerto Vallarta hosts International Charro Championship

From Jan 29 to Feb 1, Puerto Vallarta hosts the International Charro Championship, with top teams, escaramuzas, and the Maleconeada parade.
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Zapotec Tomb Found in Oaxaca Sheds Light on Ancient Culture

Zapotec Tomb Found in Oaxaca Sheds Light on Ancient Culture

A 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb uncovered in Oaxaca is well-preserved with murals and carvings, shedding new light on ancient Zapotec culture.
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La Paloma Bullring Demolition Begins in Puerto Vallarta

La Paloma Bullring Demolition Begins in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta’s iconic La Paloma bullring, opened in the 1980s, is being demolished after decades as a cultural landmark and years of sitting idle.
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San Miguel de Allende marks Ignacio Allende birthday

San Miguel de Allende marks Ignacio Allende birthday

A civic-military ceremony, procession to Casa de Allende, and downtown parade marked Ignacio Allende’s birthday in San Miguel de Allende.
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Veracruz Carnival’s Beating Heart Lies in Its Masks

Veracruz Carnival’s Beating Heart Lies in Its Masks

Iconic masks bring anonymity, satire, and collective joy to Veracruz’s Carnival. In 2026, new workshops and events help revive this tradition.
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Guelaguetza 2026 reveals official Sinfonía de colores

Guelaguetza 2026 reveals official Sinfonía de colores

“Sinfonía de colores” is Guelaguetza’s 2026 official image, a vivid oil painting that threads Oaxaca’s eight regions into one dance.
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Mariachi Day celebrates Mexico’s musical identity worldwide

Mariachi Day celebrates Mexico’s musical identity worldwide

Mariachi Day on January 21 honors the music from Jalisco that became a global symbol of Mexican identity and earned UNESCO heritage status.
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Arandas weekend guide for tequila, food and fair season

Arandas weekend guide for tequila, food and fair season

Plan a short trip to Arandas, Jalisco for its January fair, agave-country flavors, and two spots that nail dinner and drinks.
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World Chewing Gum Day recalls Mexico’s chicle origins

January 13 highlights chicle’s Mexican roots—from chicozapote sap to global gum—showing how jungle latex became everyday candy.
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Mexico earns Guinness record for largest embroidery show

Mexico earns Guinness record for largest embroidery show

Mexico set a Guinness World Records mark at Los Pinos with 3,106 embroidered and textile pieces made by artisans from all 32 states.
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Mega Rosca de Reyes draws 18,000 downtown Vallarta

Over 18,000 people filled downtown Puerto Vallarta for a two-kilometer Mega Rosca de Reyes, sharing cake, hot chocolate, and Three Kings photos.
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Three Kings parade

Three Kings parade brings San Miguel streets to life

San Miguel’s Cabalgata de Reyes Magos set off at 4:30 pm from El Cardo, ending at the Oratorio with music, horses and gifts.
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