PUERTO JUÁREZ – Between the murmur of the Caribbean Sea and the aroma of incense, in an atmosphere illuminated with candles and decorated with seasonal flowers, Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa led the grand celebration of Janal Pixan 2025, a festival that honors the memory of those who have departed while also exalting the strength and beauty of a culture that remains alive in the heart of Quintana Roo.
In this setting, Governor Mara Lezama and Municipal President Ana Paty Peralta jointly announced that the Janal Pixan program is being extended until Monday, November 3, to reach more families and because it is an artistic and cultural program of international stature, which is expected to draw more than 75,000 people over its three days. On Saturday alone, there were 30,000 attendees.
With the energy and warmth that characterizes her, Mara Lezama shared with thousands of families the splendor of this ancestral Mayan tradition, where love and respect for loved ones are interwoven with music, gastronomy, and popular art.
The main walkway of Puerto Juárez was transformed into a stage of color and mysticism with 51 meticulously crafted altars, 50 gastronomic stands filled with traditional flavors, 120 modules for artisans and entrepreneurs showcasing local talent, and a vibrant cultural and artistic program that filled the streets and hearts with life.
All those present enjoyed a stage performance titled "Puerto de los Suspiros" by the Benito Juárez Municipal Company of Dance, Choir, and Theater.
The traditional maritime procession of the souls, with 45 Catrinas, illuminated the beach with candles and flowers, uniting generations in an emotional encounter between the sea and memory.
As part of the municipal activities, the spirit of Janal Pixan was also present at the emblematic "Cena de Ánimas" in the Parque de Las Palapas, while the "Los Olivos" Cemetery remained open 24 hours to receive those who came to share a moment with their loved ones.
Accompanied by Verónica Lezama Espinosa, Honorary President of the Sistema DIF Quintana Roo, and the President of Benito Juárez, Ana Paty Peralta, the Governor emphasized that Janal Pixan, like Día de Muertos in the rest of the country, is a symbol of hope and continuity: a way to remember that our roots give us the strength to build a future with identity, pride, and love for our own.
True to her humanist vision with a feminist heart, Mara Lezama and Ana Paty Peralta, Municipal President of Benito Juárez, provided free transportation to ensure that everyone could participate, with routes from Parque del Crucero, Malecón Tajamar, and the Puente de Puerto Juárez, from 5:00 in the afternoon until midnight.
Because in the New Agreement for the Well-being and Development of Quintana Roo, no one is left behind and no one is left out.
Deputy Jorge Sanén, representing the State Congress, also accompanied Governor Mara Lezama.
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