Nov. 2 Day of the Dead, akin to Halloween but in Mexico on this date is when the deceased are said to return to this plane. Families flock to graves with food and tequila for themselves as well as the departed, often taking musical instruments to play. You'll see marigolds - the sacred Aztec flower of death - all over town, as well as highly creative altars.
November - Copa Vallarta (Vallarta Cup) Golf Tournament
This annual program golf event is held at Vista Vallarta & El tigre with a purse of $ 200,000 pesos and other prizes. www.vallartagolf.com
November 13 - 23
Gourmet Festival. In its 14th edition the Gourmet festival is better than ever, this festival involves the best restaurants at the bay area in a celebration of the cuisine. www.festivalgourmet.com
November 12 – 15 Sailfish & Marlin International Tournament
This extraordinary annual event in its 53 year takes place in Banderas Bay with cash prizes for those catching the big ones. www.fishvallarta.com
Nov. 20 Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution,
from 1910 - 1917, is marked by parades.
If you don’t know the steps, the rhythm will guide you. The sounds of Latin music, Mariachi, and disco will fill your nights as the city comes alive after sundown.
