Puerto Morelos Announces 2026 Día de Muertos Festivals

Blanca Merari Tziu Muñoz, the president of Puerto Morelos and Leona Vicario, announced two festivals for the 2026 Día de Muertos celebrations. The festivals will include traditional Maya ceremonies, processions, competitions, music, and artistic performances.

Activities will take place from October 24th to November 2nd, with an expected 6,000 attendees. The festivals will be held in both Puerto Morelos and Leona Vicario, featuring the Festival Mar de Almas in Puerto Morelos and the Festival Alma y Raíz in Leona Vicario.

Among the activities, attendees can expect traditional boat decorations, a Mayan fire ritual, traditional music, altars, and various artistic performances. The festivals also include catrina monument competitions, children's and youth catrina competitions, and traditional Mayan music performances.

The announcements were made during a press conference, highlighting the event's aim to preserve the region's cultural traditions and expressions.