Vallarta Blog

Be prepared to celebrate here in Puerto Vallarta and all over Mexico this weekend. In Spanish September is known as “El Mes de la Patria”, “The Month of the Mother country”.

This year Mexico celebrates 190 years of independence from Spain; in a culture rich with tradition this is the most important event every year. Throughout Mexico people celebrate their patriotism with parades, parties and most importantly the Mexican flag and national colors. Red, green and white can be seen everywhere, from decorative banners and ribbons, to traditional clothes and piñatas.

Mexican Independence day weekend is not only a party, but a celebration to commemorate the most important part of Mexico’s history an event which moulded past, present and future generations of Mexicans forever. Not unlike the fourth of July or Canada day; country wide independence day festivities take place every year in Mexico on the 15th and 16th of September.

Here in Puerto Vallarta there will be a parade on the Malecon and festive events throughout town. Restaurants have special menus with dishes of red, green and white; traditional Mole Poblano, Chiles en Nogada, Guacamole and chips and salsa Mexicana.

Live mariachi bands will be playing in the plaza and vendors will be selling treats like Mexican candies and ponche; a punch made from seasonal fruits such as guayabas and sugarcane. Most businesses and homes will have flags and decorations and everyone is charged with a festive energy. Bars will have live music and special drinks, everywhere you go it will be a fiesta!

Forget Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence day is “the” party here in Vallarta and all over Mexico. So if you want to experience a real Mexican fiesta and want to understand more of the authentic culture of this beautiful country, come visit Puerto Vallarta for this, once a year celebration of Mexican history and patriotism.