All About Dia de Los Muertos

A vacation in November is an excellent time to visit Puerto Vallarta because the weather will be wonderful. While the summer months are usually hot and humid in the area, once November arrives the weather cools down significantly. Average temperatures are around 84F in the day, and 66F at night. Did you know that Dia de los Muertos is an important festivity in Mexico inNovember? Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1stand November 2nd. In Puerto Vallarta, the event becomes a weeklong celebration that features stunning altars around town and along the Malecon boardwalk. The exciting celebrations include Catrinas (Skeleton Masks Painted), folkloric ballet performances, live music, contests, and more. This celebration is fun for locals and all visitors that find themselves in PV during the first days of November. Keep reading below to learn more Dia de Los Muertos facts.

To start with, one of Mexico’s biggest events and most important celebrations is the Dia de LosMuertos which is celebrated during the first days of November. The origins of this event date back many, many years ago when Mictecacihuatl (Lady of the Dead) was originally celebrated during the summer. However, once the Spanish people cameto Mexico in the 1500’s they began celebrating All Saints Day on November 1st. Later, the Day of the Dead was moved to November 2nd. Today in Mexico, the Dia de Los Muertos celebration honors people that have passed on, and family and friends will make altars in their memory. They often stay all night in the cemetery where their loved one is buried. There, they bring food and music and spend time together reminiscing about the deceased in a joyful and respectful way.

In case you didn’t already know, The Dia de Los Muertos belief is that the soul of humans never dies. In fact, Mexican people believe that the soul has the ability to travel to and from this earth.On November 2nd, many people believe that the ir ancestors’ souls come to visit for the day and night. In order to properly receive the honored guest, an altar needs to be made so they can come visit. On November 1st is when babies and kids that have passed are celebrated and this date is known as Dia de Inocentes (Day of theInnocent). Then, on November 2nd, is when adults that have passed away are celebrated and this date is also known as “Dia de Difuntos”.

In terms of altars, Dia de Los Muertos altars should contain some of the favorite foods and drinks that the person who has passed away loved. Known as ofrendas in Spanish, the altars should also contain the 4 elements of nature which are Water, Fire, Wind, and Earth. The altar will have a photo displayed of the deceased person along with beautiful flowers. The most common flower used on Dia de Los Muertos altars is the marigold flower. This is the typical flower that is used on altars and it has orangish and yellowish vibrant colors that represent hope, sun, and life. In addition, families will often buy or bake a Pan de Muerto to bring to the altar, and it is like a bread or sweet roll.

While the Dia de Los Muertos celebration is a great time to visit Mexico during November, it’s also a great time to visit Puerto Vallarta for another reason. It turns out that November is the same time that the humpback whales start arriving in Banderas Bay, too. If you didn’t know, Puerto Vallarta is located on Mexico’s Pacific Coast in Banderas Bay which is the largest bay inMexico and the 7th largest bay in the world. There, the humpback whales travel down to the warm waters to mate and birth their young starting in November and stay through March orApril. If you haven’t already been, you and your family will want to go whale watching as it is so fun and exciting for everyone. It’s a once in a lifetime experience that everyone will enjoy and create cherished memories that will last forever.

We hope you enjoyed the Dia de Los Muertos facts article. Are you ready to make your travel plans to visit Puerto Vallarta? If so, then contactAmazing Mexico at (866) 883-0573. Amazon Mexico is a reputable online travel agency that works with the country’s top resorts. They have professional travel specialists on hand that are ready to take your call. They will help you pick the perfect travel package that suits your family’s needs and budget. In addition to PuertoVallarta, they also have special travel packages available to visit the Riviera Maya, Cabo, and the Islands of Loreto. If you’re ready to learn more, callAmazing Mexico at (866) 883-0573 today. Right now, they currently have special deals on all-inclusive travel packages that won’t last long. Why not book a last minute vacation to PV to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos inMexico?