Dia de Los Muertos » Oct 31, Nov 1 & 2

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS DAY OF THE DEAD OCTOBER 31 :: The souls of those that were killed or died of unnatural causes are remembered. NOVEMBER 1 :: The souls of the children are honored with special designs in the altars, using the color white on flowers and candles NOVEMBER 2 :: The souls of the adults are remembered. Schools and some offices and businesses are closed in Puerto … [Read more...]

Grito » Independence Day Celebration » Sept 15-16

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Mexico's Independence Day September 15-16, 2007 Puerto Vallarta’s main square and Malecón come alive late night on September 15 with the traditional Grito (cry for independence) led by Puerto Vallarta’s mayor, Javier Bravo, at 11 pm. Live outdoor music shows as well as spectacular fireworks displays follow, giving way to a night of festivities including the Baile Popular (Street Dance) … [Read more...]

CELEBRATIONS » THE BIRTHDAY with LAS MAÑANITAS

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Celebrating the Birthday in Mexico: Las Mañanitas. This song is usually sung in the morning of the person's birthday. ESTAS SON LAS MAÑANITAS QUE CANTABA EL REY DAVID A LAS MUCHACHAS BONITAS TE LAS CANTAMOS A ASÍ: DESPIERTA MI BIEN DESPIERTA MIRA QUE YA AMANECIÓ, YA LOS PAJARITOS CANTAN LA LUNA YA SE OCULTÓ. QUE LINDA ESTÁ LA MAÑANA EN QUE VENGO A … [Read more...]