Hundreds of artisans fill the Plaza Vasco de Quiroga while families keep candlelit vigils in the cemeteries of Janitzio and the lakeside towns.
Next dates
November 1 – 2, 2026
The year after: November 1 – 2, 2027
These are the traditional dates. Programs are announced a few weeks before, so check with the town before you book.
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Noche de Muertos: what happens
- Artisan market in Plaza Vasco de Quiroga
- State crafts contest
- Organ concert at the basilica
- Candlelit vigil on Janitzio
- Vigils in lakeside cemeteries
Plan your visit to Pátzcuaro
Tours in Pátzcuaro
Guided tours, tastings, and day trips in and around Pátzcuaro.
Pátzcuaro Tour From Morelia
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How to get to Pátzcuaro
- From Uruapan: about 46 min by car (58 km)
- Nearest airport: Uruapan (UPN), 46 min by car to Pátzcuaro
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About Pátzcuaro
Pátzcuaro sits near the lake of the same name in the highlands of Michoacán, with big plazas, adobe-and-tile buildings painted white and red, and deep Purépecha roots. It is one of the most famous places in Mexico to experience Day of the Dead.
More fiestas in Pátzcuaro
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December 8
Fiesta of Nuestra Señora de la Salud
The city honors Our Lady of Health.
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February 9
Carnival Tuesday
Neighborhood groups dance through the streets dressed as maringuías, teasing a papier-mâché torito.
Moves every year; next: February 9, 2027.
Carnival Tuesday: dates and what to see → -
May 27
Corpus Christi
Shopkeepers toss goods from their businesses, such as bread, fruit and clothing, to the crowd.
Moves every year; next: May 27, 2027.
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September 28
Anniversary of the city
Pátzcuaro celebrates its anniversary.
Other fiestas in November
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Cemetery vigil
Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán · November 1
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Festival de las Almas Valle de Bravo, Estado de México · October 30 – November 7
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Day of the Dead
Amealco, Querétaro · October 30 – November 2
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Fiestas de San Andrés Ajijic, Jalisco · November 21 – 30
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Feria de la Purísima Concepción
Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato · November 28 – December 8
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Festival Internacional José Alfredo Jiménez
Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato · November 19 – 23