Late Oct – Nov 2

What happens

Monumental catrinas — elegant skeleton figures made by local hotels and artists — line the Malecón, turning the boardwalk into an open-air gallery.
Puerto Vallarta holds the Guinness record for the world's tallest catrina, unveiled on the Malecón.
The Parade of Catrinas starts at the 5 de Diciembre cemetery and winds through town, with costumes and face paint.
Families build ofrendas (altars) with marigolds, candles, photos and pan de muerto, and visit cemeteries on November 2.
This year Puerto Vallarta is part of Jalisco's Festival de las Almas program, with around 28 activities along the coast.

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Walk the Malecón catrinas at sunset — cooler, and the lighting is best for photos.
Cemetery visits are family time: be respectful, ask before photographing people or altars.
Try pan de muerto from a local bakery — it's only around for these few weeks.

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