Pride Month in Puerto Morelos: Events, LGBTQ+ Community, and the Tradition of Oaxaca’s Muxe Culture June is Pride Month around the world, and here in Puerto Morelos, it’s an opportunity to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the vibrant community that...
If you’re spending time in Mexico in 2026, understanding holidays can save you a lot of confusion. Some dates are official federal holidays when banks, government offices, and many schools close, while others are deeply rooted cultural celebrations where daily life...
Halloween and Día de Muertos / Janal Pixan 2025 You’re probably already familiar with Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), one of Mexico’s most beloved traditions—but Janal Pixán, its Mayan counterpart from the Yucatán Peninsula, might be new to you. While both...
If you’ve never had the opportunity to experience September in Mexico, make the effort to come during this most patriotic month of the year. September is full of Mexican flags waving in the sea breeze, painted on faces of patriotic Mexicans and visitors, and woven...
Where will you Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Puerto Morelos? Did you know that Mexico has lots of traditions to ring in the New Year? The tradition that unifies all Spanish-speaking countries is to eat 12 grapes just as the clock strikes midnight in fact, grapes...
Happy Holidays from all of us at XPM! There is a lot of Christmas cheer happening all over town, and we wanted to be sure to create a space where you’d find the information you need to make the most of your visit to our lovely little slice of paradise. Below...