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•October 29, 2026

Mexico City Catrina Surpasses Vallarta’s Record Height

Mexico City’s 32-meter Catrina exceeds Vallarta’s recorded height. Here’s where the Guinness claim stands and what’s planned for the Malecón.

•October 26, 2026

Bahía de Banderas sets five-town Día de Muertos festival

Plan Día de Muertos in five Bahía de Banderas towns from October 29 to November 2, with Sayulita surf dates and cultural event details.

•October 23, 2026

Where to Hear Day of the Dead Concerts in Vallarta

Day of the Dead concerts bring orchestra and choirs to Marina Vallarta Oct. 30 and Bahía de Banderas Oct. 31. See venues and tickets.

•October 20, 2026

What Día de Muertos Really Means to Mexican Families

Explore the history, meaning and regional traditions of Día de Muertos in Mexico, from family ofrendas to today's public celebrations.

•October 8, 2026

Puerto Vallarta seeks 10 artists for Día de Muertos murals

Puerto Vallarta seeks 10 artists for Día de Muertos murals. Apply by Oct. 19; each completed work pays 7,000 pesos plus VAT.

•September 29, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Gets 28 Events in Day of the Dead Festival

Puerto Vallarta will host 28 activities in Jalisco’s expanded Festival de las Almas during the 2026 Day of the Dead season.

•August 7, 2026

Free Events Fill Puerto Vallarta’s Calendar Through December

Puerto Vallarta’s August–December cultural calendar brings free neighborhood events, mariachi, Día de Muertos and Christmas programming.

•July 21, 2026

Bahía de Banderas expands Día de Muertos festival in 2026

Bahía de Banderas plans a five-day Día de Muertos festival across five towns, with surf, parades, altars and full details still pending.

•November 4, 2025

Puerto Vallarta cemetery murals light up 5 de Diciembre

Eight local artists transformed a historic resting place with Puerto Vallarta cemetery murals, blending memory and color as the city’s Day of the Dead celebrations...

•October 17, 2025

Marina Vallarta Day of the Dead lights up the waterfront

Marina Vallarta Day of the Dead brings two weeks of art, music, and memory from October 27 to November 10, 2025, joining citywide ofrendas and...

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