Puerto Morelos’ Mar de Almas Janal Pixán celebration continues on Sunday, November 1, and Monday, November 2, 2026. The two evenings bring together decorated fishing boats, a Maya fire ritual, a Procession of Souls, cultural performances and live music.

If you are making plans, the important distinction is that the boat procession is listed for Sunday. Monday’s published program begins later and focuses on stage performances and recognition for the exhibition altars.

Sunday, November 1: Boats, Fire and a Procession of Souls

Sunday’s activities begin at 5:30 p.m. with the decorated boat contest. A sacred Maya fire ritual follows at 6 p.m., before the boats begin their procession from the Muelle de Pescadores, or Fishermen’s Pier, at 6:30 p.m.

The program also lists songs to nature on the pier’s esplanade at 6:30 p.m. The boats are scheduled to return at 8 p.m., followed by the Procession of Souls from the pier at 8:15 p.m.

Later, the cultural program moves to Parque Fundadores. Winners of the decorated boat and monumental Catrina contests will be announced before the musical group Sesquiáltera performs at 10 p.m.

Sunday’s Full Schedule

5:30 p.m. Decorated boat contest.

6 p.m. Sacred ritual: Maya Fire.

6:30 p.m. Boat procession begins at the Muelle de Pescadores.

6:30 p.m. Songs to nature on the pier’s esplanade.

8 p.m. Boats return and the boat procession ends.

8:15 p.m. Procession of Souls begins at the Muelle de Pescadores.

8:35 p.m. Cultural program begins at Parque Fundadores.

9:25 p.m. Winners announced for the decorated boat and monumental Catrina contests.

10 p.m. Musical performance by Sesquiáltera.

Monday, November 2: Cultural Performances and Altar Awards

Monday’s program begins at 7:30 p.m. with a guest academy performance. The cultural program follows at 7:40 p.m., with Changora Drums taking the stage at 8 p.m.

The evening continues with a Xantolo presentation and performances by invited academies, including Al Son del Corazón from Isla Mujeres. Exhibition altar awards are scheduled for 9:20 p.m., followed by Alfredo Fiori at 9:45 p.m.

Monday’s performances are planned for the explanada at Parque Fundadores, in El Puerto, the beachside part of Puerto Morelos.

The state tourism calendar lists a 5 p.m. start time for the festival overall. For Monday’s performances, follow the detailed daily program below, which begins at 7:30 p.m.

Monday’s Full Schedule

7:30 p.m. Guest academy performance.

7:40 p.m. Cultural program begins.

8 p.m. Musical performance by Changora Drums.

8:35 p.m. Xantolo presentation.

8:45 p.m. Performance by Academia Al Son del Corazón from Isla Mujeres.

8:55 p.m. Guest academy performance.

9:20 p.m. Exhibition altar awards.

9:45 p.m. Musical performance by Alfredo Fiori.

A Celebration of Remembrance

Janal Pixán, also written Hanal Pixán, means “food for the souls” and is rooted in the Maya tradition of remembering departed loved ones.

Family altars, offerings and shared meals are at its heart, while public celebrations give residents and visitors a way to appreciate the season together.

For Sunday’s waterfront activities, the Fishermen’s Pier is the named starting point for both processions. Parque Fundadores is the listed venue for the cultural program that follows, making it useful to plan around the part of the evening you most want to see.

The times above follow the supplied 2026 festival program. As with any outdoor event, check for announcements on the official Puerto Morelos government Facebook page about changes before heading out.