Cancún Opens Registration for Janal Pixan 2026 Catrina and Altar Contests

Cancún, Quintana Roo — The Benito Juárez municipal government has invited Cancún residents to enter its Catrinas and Catrines and Day of the Dead altar contests, part of the Janal Pixan 2026 celebrations, which will award up to 25,000 pesos for the most creative entries.

Events Set for Puerto Juárez

The activities will take place along the main avenue of Puerto Juárez on Oct. 30 and 31 and Nov. 1 and 2, organized to honor the roots, customs and cultural expressions tied to the Day of the Dead.

Who Can Take Part

Through the Instituto de la Cultura y las Artes, the municipal government said the contests are open to primary, secondary, high school and university students from both public and private schools. Members of dance academies, civil and cultural associations, and the general public may also participate.

Free Registration Until Oct. 26

Registration is free and closes Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. In-person sign-ups are available Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Instituto de la Cultura y las Artes offices, located in Superblock 23, Block 55, Lot 1, on Avenida Chichén Itzá at the corner of Avenida Tulum, next to the central fire station.

Those who prefer to register online can do so through an electronic form. Contest rules and participation requirements are posted at cancun.gob.mx/convocatorias.

Questions can be answered by phone at 998 898 4510 or by WhatsApp at +52 998 396 8858.