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Where: Puerto Juárez; Parque de Las Palapas; municipal cemeteries, Cancún
Janal Pixan offers a chance to experience Cancún beyond its beaches. This municipal celebration honours the dead with altars, elaborate catrina costumes, music, food and craft stalls. It is an evening out to discover local traditions, performances and the atmosphere of the Day of the Dead.
What to see
The opening on 30 October centres on Puerto Juárez. A sea procession departs from the pier on calle 45, followed by a parade of catrinas and catrines. Local musicians and folk groups perform on stage. The programme also includes altar and costume competitions and the theatre performance “El Camino de los Abuelos”.
“Cena de Ánimas” is a separate part of the celebration at Parque de Las Palapas on 31 October and 1 November. Announced attractions include a food pavilion, altars and performances. Choose an evening and a venue rather than trying to fit the entire festival into one outing.
Dates and locations
The festival runs from 30 October to 2 November 2026. Puerto Juárez and Parque de Las Palapas are the main venues; the municipal programme also includes cemeteries. Each location has its own schedule, so check the city organiser’s announcement for your chosen evening.
The municipality has announced free buses to Puerto Juárez from Malecón Tajamar and El Crucero from 17:00 during the celebration. These are municipal services; check their stops and operating arrangements before setting out.
Travelling to the celebration
If a private journey from your hotel suits you better, tell Hola Taxi whether you want to visit Puerto Juárez or Las Palapas, the date and the size of your group. Discuss the return separately around the part of the evening you plan to see.
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-23
