Mar de Almas: Janal Pixan 2026 in Puerto Morelos

Puerto Morelos celebrates Janal Pixan, the Yucatán Peninsula’s tradition of honoring loved ones who have died, with ceremonies, decorated boats, altars, music, dance and community contests. Events take place in the seaside town on October 24 and November 1–2.

Saturday, October 24 — Opening celebration
The opening is expected to begin at 6 PM with a Maya ceremony at the pier beside the leaning lighthouse. Plans for the evening include a canoe procession, cultural activities and contests featuring decorated boats and façades, catrina and catrín costumes, handmade catrinas and alebrijes, and monumental catrinas. 

Sunday, November 1 — Processions and remembrance
Activities are expected to begin at 6 PM with a Maya fire ceremony, followed by a procession of decorated boats on the Caribbean Sea and a walking procession through town. The wider program includes the blessing of the municipal altar, visits to altars, traditional dance and live performances.

Monday, November 2 — Festival continues
Mar de Almas continues with cultural programming in Puerto Morelos. 

Parque Fundadores esplanade, Avenida Javier Rojo Gómez
The ceremonies and maritime processions also use waterfront locations; check the final program for viewing points.

Want to participate? Register at the Municipal Institute of Culture and Arts between 9 AM and 3 PM by October 23. The municipality’s official announcement and contest rules cover entry requirements and prizes. Admission details for spectators have not been published.