Día de Muertos at Casa del Sol — Akumal

Even the dead come back to Akumal! Celebrate Día de Muertos at Casa del Sol with a full day of Mexican traditions, local art, hands-on workshops, live music, food and activities for the whole family.

Hosted by Loco Gringo and Akumal Direct, this community celebration invites visitors and residents to experience the traditions of Día de Muertos while supporting the Akumal Pueblo Community Center. Proceeds will help fund educational, recreational and personal development opportunities for local residents of all ages.

The festivities begin with morning yoga, cultural talks and workshops, followed by an evening celebration featuring traditional games, face painting, music, an ofrenda presentation and a closing ceremony. Guests are welcome to explore the activities at their own pace.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 9:00 AM–Evening

Location: Casa del Sol, Akumal

Morning Program | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

• 9:00–10:00 AM: Free yoga with Santa Sofia. Space is limited; advance reservations recommended.
• 9:30–11:30 AM: Breakfast featuring café de olla, chocolate caliente, pan de muerto and fresh fruit.
• 10:30–11:00 AM: Presentation by Akumal Monkey Sanctuary on animal rescue and conservation.
• 11:30 AM–12:00 PM: Talk by Centro Ecológico Akumal (CEA) about Akumal's turtles and beaches.
• 12:15–1:00 PM: Free archaeology talk with Miguel Covarrubias.
• 11:30 AM–1:00 PM: Lunch featuring tacos, quesadillas, flautas and refreshments.

Ongoing Morning Workshops and Activities

Try your hand at making a traditional piñata with Fabiola Padilla Chan, preparing tamales with Chef Daveed, creating colorful alebrijes and decorative headbands with Rocío Perez, or joining a bread-making workshop with Fabrizio. Tequila and chocolate tastings will also be offered.

Art exhibitions featuring Ingrid Datica, Luis Rey and other local artists will be on display, along with artisan pop-ups.

Evening Celebration | From 5:00 PM

Return for an evening filled with Día de Muertos traditions and family activities, including:

• Traditional Mexican games and bingo
• Face painting and ceramic sugar skull painting
• Presentation of the community altar and its significance
• Piñata breaking
• Art installations and traditional ofrendas
• Live marimba and mariachi music
• Artisan market featuring MexicArte, Hamacamarte and other local vendors
• Traditional Mexican food, sweets and refreshments
• Special cultural performance

7:45 PM: Closing ceremony with Santa Sofia.

Admission and Reservations

General admission: 50 MXN per person

Free admission: Guests staying with Loco Gringo or Akumal Direct.

Yoga, cultural talks, traditional games, altar presentations and piñata breaking are free to participate in. Workshops, food, beverages and artisan goods are available for purchase on-site. Bring cash for workshop tickets and purchases.

Yoga reservations: Contact Loco Gringo

More information: Centro Ecológico Akumal | MexicArte

Come for the traditions, stay for the community spirit and help support a worthwhile local cause.